Lead Concept Artist

About the Position

We're seeking a Lead Concept Artist for Respawn Entertainment in Los Angeles, CA, to drive visual development for Apex Legends. Join our team and help shape the future of one of the most popular games in the world.

Responsibilities

• Drive the visual development and execution of concept art across Apex Legends, ensuring alignment with artistic direction, gameplay, and narrative goals.
• Partner closely with the Art Director and production teams to translate vision into clear, actionable concepts that support downstream development.
• Create expert-level concept designs across characters, environments, weapons, and props, establishing a high quality bar for the team.
• Provide hands-on mentorship and training to concept artists, helping develop their skills in design, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Foster strong collaboration with game design, narrative, and production to deliver cohesive and innovative visual solutions.
• Contribute to and help evolve style guides, visual frameworks, and reference materials to ensure consistency across internal and external teams.
• Support presentation and communication of visual ideas, including art reviews, stakeholder presentations, and milestone deliverables.
• Act as a key contributor to team culture by promoting craft excellence, knowledge sharing, and continuous improvement.
• Drive external development partners to successfully execute on concepts, providing clear direction, feedback, and quality benchmarks to ensure assets meet Apex Legends’ visual standards.
• Stay informed about emerging tools and production methodologies, actively adopting innovative workflows to help streamline concept creation and improve production velocity.

Requirements

• Significant experience (typically 6+ years) as a concept artist in the game industry, with a portfolio demonstrating expert-level design, composition, and visual storytelling.
• Proven ability to operate at a senior level, including mentoring, training, and guiding other artists.
• Deep understanding of anatomy, design principles, color theory, composition, and perspective, with the ability to apply them at a high level.
• Strong ability to translate creative direction into production-ready visual solutions in collaboration with Art Directors and cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g., Photoshop, Painter, and 3D tools for paint-overs and ideation).
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to clearly articulate ideas, give actionable feedback, and present work to stakeholders.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Passion for Apex Legends and a clear understanding of its visual identity and potential evolution.

We Offer

• Competitive salary range: $153,700 - $233,600 USD per year.
• Comprehensive benefits package including paid time off, medical/dental/vision insurance, life insurance, disability insurance, and 401(k) for US employees.
• Opportunity to work in a dynamic and innovative environment.
• Collaborative and inclusive workplace culture.

About the Company

Respawn Entertainment, a part of Electronic Arts, is a leading game development studio known for creating critically acclaimed titles such as Apex Legends, Titanfall, and Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order. We are committed to fostering a creative and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive and contribute to our success. Join us and be part of a team that is passionate about creating extraordinary gaming experiences.

Apply now to become a Lead Concept Artist at Respawn Entertainment and help us continue to push the boundaries of what's possible in the gaming industry.