Concept Artist Salary in Chicago, IL

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How much does a Concept Artist make in Chicago, IL? The average Concept Artist salary in Chicago, IL is $70,681 as of March 26, 2024, but the salary range typically falls between $61,478 and $86,636. Salary ranges can vary widely depending on many important factors, including education, certifications, additional skills, the number of years you have spent in your profession. With more online, real-time compensation data than any other website, Salary.com helps you determine your exact pay target.

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Senior Concept Artist

Owlchemy Labs - Austin , TX

... concept artist Preferred Education and Experience: * 5+ years experience relevant to the position * Prior experience developing VR games or products * Shipped products showcasing technical art ...

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Social Copywriter

Concept Arts - Los Angeles , CA

Concept Arts is looking for a passionate,energetic, relentlessly curious and proactive creative thinker to fulfill the position of Copywriter within its Social Media department. The ideal ...

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Principal Character Artist

Unreal Gigs - Santa Monica , CA

We're on the hunt for a Lead Character Concept Artist to embark on this thrilling adventure with us. You'll be part of an enthusiastic team with deep roots in web3 gaming and transmedia storytelling

ZipRecruiter ATS Jobs for ZipSearch/ZipAlerts - 64 days ago

Art Director - Concept Art

Parallax Studios - Los Angeles , CA

... lead artist or director position for a video game, film production or other creative media ... Previous experience providing AAA quality concept art. · Ability to work with industry standard 2D ...

LinkedIn - 33 days ago

Art Director

Parallax Creative - Los Angeles , CA

Remote: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays About the Role Are you a talented, motivated, and experienced Art Director ready to lead our team of concept artists to new heights? We're seeking a ...

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Designer

Funko - Everett , WA

What You'll Bring: · 3 to 5 years of related experience as a Concept Artist or Designer within the field of character design and/or toy development. · A Bachelor's of Applied Arts Degree or related ...

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What does a Concept Artist do?

Common responsibilities of a Concept Artist

Provide initial ideas rapidly with rough illustrations and thumbnails, quickly moving through the ideation process.

October 04, 2022

Produce lighting keys for matt painters and level lighting artists that provides clear direction for the player with cinematic flair.

November 13, 2022

Create the look of new assets by working closely with the Art Director to establish a consistent visual direction for armors, weapons, monsters, environments/landscapes, architecture, props, storyboards, marketing art, etc.

December 21, 2022

Understanding of the distinctive Overwatch visual style and a passion to push it to the next level.

January 29, 2023

Draw and paint to create design sketches and final illustrations of compelling characters and worlds.

February 01, 2023

Develop character concepts and skins including character sheets, movement studies and detailed breakouts for equipment and weapons.

February 03, 2023

Lead by example, including demonstrating a willingness to give and receive feedback, collaborate with others to share techniques, ideas, and contribute to a positive working environment.

March 17, 2023

Collaborate with Art Director, Creative Director, and Leads to create inspirational artwork to define artistic vision and support game design.

March 31, 2023

Support the work of Directors, Creative Directors and other Creative leads in the production of visual documents.

April 07, 2023

Generate orthographics, turnarounds, and material callouts to aid in modeling assets and level creation.

April 18, 2023

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Average Salary Range for Concept Artist in Chicago, IL

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What is the average salary for Concept Artist in 2024?

These charts show the average base salary (core compensation), as well as the average total cash compensation for the job of Concept Artist in Chicago, IL. The base salary for Concept Artist ranges from $61,478 to $86,636 with the average base salary of $70,681. The total cash compensation, which includes base, and annual incentives, can vary anywhere from $63,010 to $88,210 with the average total cash compensation of $72,723.

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	Average Salary	Average Salary Range
Base Salary	$70,681	$61,478 - $86,636
Bonus	$2,042	$1,532 - $1,575
Total Pay	$72,723	$63,010 - $88,210

* Base Salary represents gross income before taxes and deductions. It does not include additional pay such as benefits, bonuses, profit sharing or commissions.

* Total Pay combines base salary, bonuses, profit sharing, tips, commissions, overtime pay and other forms of cash earnings, as applicable for this job.

Concept Artist Salary Near Chicago, IL

CITY, STATE	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Cicero, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,824 - $87,123	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Park, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,824 - $87,123	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Oak Lawn, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,754 - $87,024	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Evanston, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,801 - $87,090	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Skokie, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $61,801 - $87,090	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL
CITY, STATE Arlington Heights, IL	AVERAGE SALARY RANGE $60,417 - $85,140	COMPARE TO Chicago, IL

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