Concept Artist - RuneScape: Dragonwilds in Cambridge

Location: Cambridge, UK – (Remote available within the UK with team onsite days in the Cambridge office approx. 4 times per year). This role is a Fixed Term Contract anticipated to end mid-late 2027.

Are you an experienced games industry concept artist who loves bringing worlds to life through bold ideas, imaginative visuals, and creative collaboration? As a Concept Artist on RuneScape: Dragonwilds, our new open-world survival crafting game developed in Unreal Engine 5, you will help define the visual language and artistic tone of the game. Working closely with the Lead Concept Artist and Art Director, you will translate creative briefs into compelling concept art, shaping everything from characters and creatures to environments, props, and weapons. You will be at the heart of visual development, inspiring the team through your work, contributing to art direction, and supporting the creation of efficient, production-ready workflows. This is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful visual impact on one of the most beloved universes in gaming.

What you will be doing:

• Work with the Lead Concept Artist and Art Director to visualise and develop the game art direction.
• Produce key art, illustrations, and design work that reinforce the visual identity of the project.
• Inspire the wider team through your artwork, collaboration, and understanding of the game's creative vision.
• Participate in reviews of internal and external artwork, providing constructive feedback to maintain artistic consistency and quality.
• Help refine and develop efficient concept art pipelines and workflows.
• Contribute to an open, creative, and collaborative studio environment.

What we are looking for:

• Strong drawing skills with a focus on quick idea generation and visual problem-solving.
• A varied concept art portfolio showcasing your skills across multiple different subjects, and with a focus on the gameplay experience of the player.
• A versatile skill set, able to produce a range of concept art across characters, creatures, environments, props, vehicles, and weapons.
• Proven ability to work across a variety of art styles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and a solid understanding of concept design workflows, development processes, and production pipelines.
• A genuine passion for games and visual storytelling.

What we offer:

• Generous Perks & Benefits package including Private Healthcare, including Dental Plan.
• Minimum 6% Pension contributions.
• Employee Assistance Programme & onsite Counselling.
• Life Insurance.
• Discretionary annual performance bonus.
• Enhanced family leave policies from day 1.
• Flexible working hours.
• 25 days annual leave + Bank holidays & the option to buy/sell holidays + so much more!

About Jagex:

Jagex is a leader in developing and publishing deep, engaging online games that connect millions of players worldwide. Best known for the RuneScape franchise, which includes two of the world's longest running and most successful MMORPGs, in Old School RuneScape and RuneScape, and the open-world survival crafting game, RuneScape: Dragonwilds; we have proven success in delivering immersive Forever Games and fostering strong player communities. We strive to foster an inclusive workplace built on trust, autonomy, and a shared passion for creating forever games. Our values guide everything we do: We Embrace Fellowship by collaborating and sharing openly. We Hone our Craft by always learning and improving; We Honour our Vows by being honest and transparent; We are our Customers' Heroes by striving to understand our team & player needs, and We Seize The Day by making the most of every opportunity. With over two decades of experience, and over 400 people in our team, we continue to innovate in live game development, leveraging data-driven insights, and a commitment to player-first game design. We have a diverse and talented team where creativity, collaboration, and community-driven game development drives everything we do. As part of Jagex, you will have the opportunity to work on a globally successful franchise, contribute to exciting new projects, and be part of a company that hugely values both our employees and our players.