Senior Concept Artist / 2D Artist

Daybreak Games • Austin, TX

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About The Position

Dimensional Ink Games is seeking a Senior Concept Artist / 2D Artist to help define visual content for DC Universe Online. The role bridges classic comic book iconography and game development, creating characters, environments, and stylized key art that honor DC Comics while delivering fresh experiences for players.

The artist will work closely with the Art Director, Lead Artists, and Design teams to translate design briefs and comic lore into production-ready concepts. They will support 3D production with clear visual references, collaborate across disciplines to meet gameplay and technical needs, provide guidance to other artists, and create promotional and UI-related visuals as needed. The position is full-time and regular, and is based in Austin, Texas, or remote from Daybreak-approved locations in California, Washington, Texas, or New York.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of professional experience as a Concept Artist or 2D Artist in the video game industry.
• Experience on at least one shipped AAA or high-profile live-service title.
• Strong understanding of anatomical proportions, dynamic posing, dramatic lighting, and graphic storytelling traditions in superhero comic art.
• Expert-level proficiency with Adobe Photoshop and Procreate.
• Exceptional versatility across genres, including hyper-tech science fiction, supernatural magic, gritty urban environments, and stylized creature design.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills, including the ability to explain artistic choices and incorporate feedback from internal leadership and external IP stakeholders.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with 3D block-out pipelines, such as Blender or ZBrush.
• Deep knowledge of DC Comics characters, storylines, and artistic eras.
• Experience playing or developing live-service games, MMOs, or persistent online worlds.
• Experience designing vector graphic elements or stylized iconography for game menus and interfaces.

Responsibilities

• Design production-ready character turnarounds, costume variations, weapon concepts, and environments across settings such as Gotham City and Oa.
• Translate design briefs and comic lore into functional 2D concept art consistent with DC Universe Online’s visual identity.
• Create orthographic callouts, material guides, texture breakdowns, and lighting keys to guide 3D character, environment, and VFX artists.
• Collaborate with designers and animators to ensure concepts meet gameplay mechanics, technical specifications, and engine performance constraints.
• Provide constructive feedback and artistic guidance to junior and mid-level artists.
• Create promotional illustrations, loading screens, and visual assets for community and marketing updates as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed