Lead Concept Artist; Apex Legends

Overview

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. A team where everyone makes play happen.

As a Lead Concept Artist, you will combine expert-level craft execution with team leadership, driving high-quality visual development while mentoring and growing other artists. You will partner closely with the Art Director and cross-discipline teams to translate creative vision into compelling, production-ready designs that define the Apex universe.

• 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

• 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

• Experience working on multiplayer shooters or live service games
• Advanced familiarity with 3D workflows to support concept development
• Experience contributing to training initiatives or formal mentorship programs
• Experience working closely with Art Directors on camera, composition, and in-game presentation
• Familiarity with outsourcing pipelines and external partner collaboration
• Passion for pushing bold, innovative visual ideas while maintaining gameplay clarity and cohesion

Note: The ranges listed below are what EA in good faith expects to pay applicants for this role in these locations at the time of this posting. If you reside in a different location, a recruiter will advise on the applicable range and benefits. Pay offered will be determined based on a number of relevant factors (education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, geographic location, or business needs).

• British Columbia (depending on location e.g. Vancouver vs. Victoria) $130,800 - $183,000 CAD
• California (depending on location e.g. Los Angeles vs. San Francisco) $150,100 - $228,000…