Leeds, UK
Concept artist/visualiser
at Newsubstance
Newsubstance is seeking a concept artist/visualiser to join its team in Leeds, UK.
Role: concept artist/visualiser
Salary: £30,000 – £40,000
Location: Leeds (UK)
Contract: permanent/full-time
Closing date: 30 January 2026, 12:00pm
Newsunstance is seeking a creative and versatile concept artist/visualiser to support the development of ideas across both our Moments and Space work. This is an office-based role at our Leeds studio, working in person alongside our Imagine and Design team. You’ll work across 2D sketching and 3D modelling/rendering, helping to visualise early concepts and support the creative direction of projects as they develop.
Key responsibilities:
- produce high-quality concept art using hand-sketching, digital illustration, and 3D modelling/rendering
- use 3D tools (ideally Blender, though not essential) to build environments, spaces, and visual compositions
- translate briefs into clear visual outputs, iterating quickly, responding to feedback, and refining concepts under time constraints
- work closely with senior creatives, production designers, and technical teams to ensure visual consistency and feasibility across projects
- support internal and client-facing presentations by producing visuals that effectively communicate creative intent
- integrate AI-assisted tools where relevant to support ideation, generate variations, or enhance visual development workflows
- maintain a reference library and clear documentation of visual development to support production, marketing, and pitch materials
Essential skills:
- minimum of three years of education or professional experience in concept art, animation, computer-aided design or a related discipline
- strong traditional art skills: hand-sketching, sketch-to-final illustration, understanding of composition, lighting, perspective, colour, form
- proficiency in digital illustration/2D tools (e.g. Adobe Photoshop, Procreate) for concept art and visual development
- proficiency in 3D modelling/scene-building software (ideally Blender/or C4D, 3DS Max, Unreal Engine, etc.) to visualise environments and spatial layouts
- strong visual storytelling skills, with the ability to work across different styles, and adapt to creative briefs and direction
- good communication and collaboration skills, able to take feedback, work with cross-disciplinary teams, and articulate design ideas clearly
- a proactive approach, with the ability to take initiative and contribute actively to a collaborative team
Beneficial skills:
- familiarity with integrating AI tools into creative workflows, supporting ideation, iteration, or asset generation
- ability to create storyboarded narratives, visualising sequences of events or visitor experiences across a space
- proficiency in character design, including developing new, distinctive characters or mimicking existing IP
- ability to create animations, bringing visuals to life through motion and timing
- understanding of VR and how to visualise concepts or spatial experiences within immersive environments
How to apply:
To apply for this role please send us the following details via the link below:
- a portfolio, showreel and/or something that showcases your skills
- a CV telling us of your educational and/or professional experience to date
- a cover letter (maximum two A4 sides) or up to 3 minutes of audio/video which tells us about how your experience meets the role requirements and why you want to work with Newsubstance