About the role
Hard Surface Concept Artist - Apex Legends
We are seeking a Concept Artist I to join the Apex Legends team. In this role, you will help create compelling visual designs that define the hard surface cosmetics and visual identity of Apex Legends. You will apply strong artistic fundamentals, design sensibilities, and storytelling skills to bring ideas to life while supporting both gameplay needs and the evolving aesthetic of a live service game.
You will work closely with the Hard Surface Concept Art Lead, Art Directors, and your immediate team to deliver high-quality concept work while collaborating with external partners to help maintain Apex Legends’ visual quality and style standards. The ideal candidate is a strong visual problem solver who thrives in a collaborative environment and is passionate about creating bold, iconic designs.
What You’ll Do
- Collaborate closely with the Art Lead and immediate team to create compelling concept art that supports gameplay, player fantasy, and the Apex Legends experience.
- Design high-quality hard surface cosmetics and assets that align with the game’s established visual language and style.
- Apply a strong understanding of industrial design, weapon design, color theory, lighting, materials, and perspective in all concept work.
- Translate creative direction into clear, production-ready visual solutions that can be effectively executed by downstream teams.
- Create illustrations and visual storytelling pieces that communicate narrative intent and support world-building through asset design.
- Utilize 3D tools to support concept development, including block-ins, lighting, camera setup, and perspective assistance.
- Contribute to animation, FX, and cinematic ideation when needed, including basic storyboarding and motion exploration.
- Participate actively in team critiques and feedback sessions, iterating quickly to improve quality and alignment with project goals.
- Support external development efforts by reviewing outsourced work and providing actionable feedback to ensure consistency with Apex Legends’ quality and artistic standards.
- Design within gameplay, technical, and production constraints, ensuring concepts are achievable and production-friendly.
- Stay informed on emerging tools, workflows, and production methodologies, helping improve efficiency and creative iteration across the team.
- Contribute to team growth by sharing knowledge, workflows, and best practices with peers.
Ideally, You Will Have
- 3+ years of experience as a Concept Artist in games, entertainment, or a related industry.
- A strong portfolio demonstrating exceptional artistic fundamentals, including design, color, composition, lighting, materials, and perspective.
- Proven ability to create clear, production-ready concepts that effectively communicate design intent.
- Strong understanding of hard surface design principles, including industrial and/or weapon design.
- Proficiency with industry-standard digital painting software and familiarity with 3D tools commonly used in concept workflows.
- Understanding of visual storytelling, composition, cinematography, and player-facing readability.
- Strong collaboration and communication skills within a multidisciplinary team environment.
- Ability to incorporate feedback quickly and iterate effectively in a fast-paced production setting.
- Experience supporting or mentoring junior artists is a plus.
- Openness to learning and adopting new tools, workflows, and emerging technologies that improve efficiency and creative development.
Join the Team Behind Apex Legends
Great games come from teams that love what they do.
At Respawn Entertainment, creators from every discipline work together to build, improve, and evolve Apex Legends. We move fast, challenge assumptions, and constantly iterate to deliver experiences that resonate with players around the world.
Every contribution matters - from gameplay systems and character design to art, narrative, and technology. We truly believe that the best ideas can come from anywhere and collaboration is at the heart of how we bring them to life.
Join us and help shape what's next for Apex Legends.