At ArenaNet, weâve always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. As the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, weâre proud to share our passion for the online worlds weâve created with over 21 million players worldwide. ArenaNet develops and publishes games for every kind of person, which means our games need to be built by every kind of person. We believe the best experiences come from working together, celebrating differences, and helping each of our team members shine. We are looking for a Contract Senior Environment Concept Artist to create high-quality concept art for environments, props, and world-building elements. This role will deliver visually compelling assets that define the game world and support gameplay. This ideal candidate is highly skilled in illustration and concept design, self-motivated, and can work independently while collaborating with the Art Lead and other team members. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Produce high-quality concept art and multiple design iterations for environments, props, and world-building elements that align with the projectâs artistic vision. - Design and conceptualize immersive environments that support storytelling, gameplay, and world cohesion. - Create storyboards for Combat and VFX teams to visualize weapon skills, abilities, and progression. - Develop dynamic environment mood paintings, lighting studies, color keys, and color scripts. - Ensure all concepts adhere to artistic standards and maintain visual cohesion across teams. - Communicate design intent to stakeholders, incorporating feedback to refine concepts efficiently. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL - Bachelorâs degree in Art or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - 5+ years of professional experience as a concept artist in game development. - Strong foundation in anatomy, shape language, composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling. - Expertise in creating high-quality concept art that conveys the vision and mood of the game. - Highly proficient in Photoshop and other digital tools. - Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality work on schedule. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills. - Ability to give and receive feedback constructively and professionally. - Excellent attention to detail, with a passion for creating high-quality, innovative work.Please mention the word **ENVIOUS** and tag RMjAzLjExMC4yNDIuMzQ= when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMjAzLjExMC4yNDIuMzQ=). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.