Art Director / Concept Artist (Contract) (Unreal Engine 5 / Sports) Job at Refactor Games, Santa Monica, CA

dHV5N2xPTVQ1UE4yMS8yNmFxMlEyOWpDYmc9PQ==
  • Refactor Games
  • Santa Monica, CA

Job Description

Refactor Games is a AAA sports video game studio . We are developing the next generation of professional football (soccer) video games using Unreal Engine 5 . We’re looking for a contract Art Director / Concept Artist to define the visual identity of our titles. The look is grounded in realism—authentic players, stadiums, and presentation—but with a subtle, deliberate layer of video game stylization to push visual clarity and emotional tone.

This is a hands-on role for someone who can define and own the style guide , key art , mood boards , and visual language for everything from players and kits to UI, stadiums, lighting, and presentation.

You'll Work On:

  • Creating concept art, style frames, and visual direction docs for a modern, cinematic soccer experience
  • Defining the balance between realism and stylization (e.g., lighting, color grading, facial structure, UI shape language)
  • Establishing visual consistency across characters, environments, menus, and in-game cameras
  • Collaborating with Character, Environment, UI, and Marketing teams to ensure cohesive output
  • Delivering fast, high-quality concept sketches, color keys, and reference boards
  • Iterating with stakeholders to lock tone, mood, and signature visual moments (goals, replays, set pieces)

Requirements:

  • 5+ years experience in concept art, visual development, or art direction (games, film, or commercial)
  • Strong portfolio showing both realistic and stylized concept work
  • Experience building or owning visual styles for real-time 3D experiences
  • Excellent eye for composition, lighting, color, and material separation
  • Strong communicator who can articulate visual tone and translate it to asset teams

Bonus Points:

  • Deep love of football culture and visual storytelling in sports media
  • Experience working on sports, racing, or broadcast-style games
  • Strong understanding of real-world presentation: stadium lighting, broadcast cameras, sponsor boards, crowd density

This is a contract position with flexibility in location and hours. We want someone with bold taste, sharp instincts, and the ability to define a look that stands apart from EA FC and PES— recognizably soccer, unmistakably us .

Job Tags

Contract work,

Similar Jobs

Russell Tobin

Video Editor Job at Russell Tobin

 ...sound treatment, have basic knowledge of sound mixing and recording scratch audio when necessary, offline/online edit via proxy media and remote workflow, and color grade using Adobe Lumetri. Experience in using After Effects, Photoshop, and Adobe Audition or Logic... 

Crescent Behavioral Consulting LLC

Registered Behavior Technician Job at Crescent Behavioral Consulting LLC

 ...skills Behavior Management and Behavior Modification skills Psychology knowledge Excellent communication and interpersonal skill High school diploma or equivalent (required); bachelors degree in psychology, education, or related field (preferred) Able to... 

Navisync

Senior Copywriter Job at Navisync

The Senior Copywriters primary responsibility is to provide full copy support for assigned agency accounts. Job responsibilities will include researching and developing material for multiple pharmaceutical clients, participation in strategic development and brainstorming...

Russell Tobin

Front Desk Receptionist Job at Russell Tobin

 ...Title: Receptionist II/Front Desk Greeter Type: 3-Month Contract (part-time contractor) Location: Seattle, WA Onsite Pay Range: $15-$1...  ...be willing to fill in as needed for mornings, nights, and weekend shifts. A greeter presents a positive first impression of the... 

The Wilner Group

Pricing Analyst Job at The Wilner Group

 ...consumer goods, and pharmaceuticals. We represent professionals from entry-level to executive suite. You will find that we are a proactive,...  ...Bachelors degree in Finance, Accounting, or a related field (MBA or advanced degree a plus). ~5+ years of experience in...