Principal Concept Artist at Frontier Frontier Developments

As an independent video game developer and publisher, Frontier is globally renowned for crafting immersive gaming experiences, engaging gameplay, and unparalleled artistic quality. Specializing in iconic creative management simulation games, our studio captivates players worldwide with authentic, richly detailed virtual worlds. Situated within the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK), our dedicated team is fully committed to nurturing our existing portfolio while driving forward our ambitious future roadmap.

To support this ongoing expansion, we are currently seeking a visionary Principal Concept Artist to join our dynamic team. This opportunity is offered on a full in-studio basis or via a flexible hybrid model (requiring a minimum of three days per week in the studio). Furthermore, to facilitate a seamless transition, Frontier provides a comprehensive relocation support package for candidates needing to relocate.

• Role:
  Principal Concept Artist
• Company:
  Frontier
• Location:
  
  Cambridge, UK (Full In-Studio or Hybrid – min. 3 days/week in studio)
• Work Arrangement:
  Full in-studio or hybrid (minimum 3 days per week in the studio)
• Relocation:
  Comprehensive relocation support package available if needed
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Frontier is an independent video game developer and publisher, crafting immersive gaming experiences with fun gameplay and unparalleled artistic quality. Renowned for its iconic creative management simulation games, Frontier captivates players worldwide with immersive and authentic game worlds. The modern studio is located in the vibrant technology hub of Cambridge (UK). The talented team at Frontier are dedicated to nurturing our existing portfolio and delivering our exciting future roadmap.

We love what we do, and we work hard to provide outstanding experiences for our players.

We are looking for a highly experienced Principal Concept Artist to help define and elevate the visual direction of our projects. In this role, you will sit at the forefront of creative development, combining exceptional artistic skill with strategic thinking and leadership. You will play a key role in shaping the look and feel of our worlds, working closely with Art Direction and cross-disciplinary teams to deliver compelling, high-quality visual experiences.

• Define and guide the creation of high-quality concept art across key content areas, including characters, environments, props, and visual storytelling elements.
• Work closely with the Art Director to interpret and extend the project’s visual vision, translating it into clear, actionable concept direction.
• Act as the primary concept point of contact within the project, ensuring alignment between Art Direction and concept delivery.
• Lead and support the concept team within the project, providing clear direction, feedback, and guidance to ensure consistent, high-quality output.
• Mentor and develop artists at all levels, supporting progression, capability building, and leadership growth where appropriate.
• Take creative briefs and explore a wide range of visual solutions, refining them into strong, production-ready directions.
• Establish and communicate clear visual targets, benchmarks, and supporting material to guide concept artists and downstream teams.
• Break down high-level creative direction into modular, production-ready concepts aligned with modelling, animation, design, and implementation requirements.
• Provide high-level feedback across teams, ensuring clarity, consistency, and alignment of concept work across all areas.
• Collaborate closely with design, production, and other art disciplines to ensure concept work supports gameplay, narrative, and technical constraints.
• Represent the concept discipline in project planning, reviews, and cross-team discussions, supporting alignment and decision-making.
• Support planning, scoping, and prioritisation of concept work in collaboration with Production and project leadership, ensuring alignment with delivery needs.
• Contribute hands-on concept work where appropriate to establish quality benchmarks and resolve complex…