Senior 3D Concept Artist

Employer description

Vast is developing next-generation space stations and space infrastructure using an incremental, hardware-rich, and low-cost approach. Vast is rapidly developing its multi-module Haven Station to ensure a continuous human presence in space for America and its allies, enabling advanced microgravity research and manufacturing, and unlocking a new space economy for government, corporate, and private customers. Haven Demo’s 2025 success made Vast the only operational commercial space station company to fly and operate its own spacecraft. Next, Haven-1 is expected to become the world’s first commercial space station when it launches in 2027, followed by additional Haven modules. Additionally, the company recently announced Vast Satellite, a high-power satellite product line leveraging its space station components and the heritage of Haven Demo.

Headquartered in Long Beach, California, and with more than 1,000 employees and over a billion dollars in private capital, Vast has built the facilities required to manufacture and operate America’s next space station. The company plans to develop future habitats and systems for the Moon and Mars, dedicated space stations for government partners, and other crewed systems that will unlock the expanding long-term space economy.

Vast is looking for a(n)  Senior 3D Concept Artist, reporting to the Senior 3D Technical Artist, to work closely with artists, designers and engineers, and create compelling and forward-thinking still visual concepts for both current and future projects in low Earth orbit, on the Lunar surface, and beyond. Your artwork will help Vast inspire the public, win proposals, acquire investment and attract talent.

This will be a full-time, exempt position located in our Long Beach location. 

Responsibilities: 

• Rapidly ideate visual concepts to help align creative objectives
• Develop original, futuristic, and realistic concept art for products in low Earth orbit, on the lunar surface, and beyond, ensuring visuals are both visionary and technically feasible
• Collaborate with aerospace engineers and other stakeholders to understand the technical constraints and operational requirements of space products
• Generate detailed visual concepts for key elements such as living quarters, research labs, communal areas, docking bays, and other spacecraft infrastructure
• Produce polished visuals for marketing, sales, investment and proposals
• Drive animation creative direction via visual compositions and storyboards
• Research technology,  design, and cutting-edge trends in space and entertainment industries
• Contribute to a master 3D file library of assets and concept art visuals to be shared across team members and vendors
• Contribute to the overall design language and aesthetic identity of each project, ensuring a cohesive look across all design elements
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while maintaining high-quality visual standards

Minimum Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience as a concept artist in the aerospace,  gaming, film or TV industry

Preferred Skills & Experience:

• Expert in visual, modeling and rendering software such as Photoshop, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D, Blender, Maya, Vray, Redshift 
• Expert understanding of composition, lighting and storytelling
• Deep understanding and passion for aerospace, space exploration, or related scientific fields
• Ability to produce high-quality artwork and design proposals, from rough sketches to polished designs for marketing purposes
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively in multidisciplinary teams

Additional Requirements:

• Willingness to work overtime, or weekends to support critical mission milestones
• Ability to lift up to 25lbs unassisted
  
  

We calibrate level and compensation to the selected candidate's experience and demonstrated capability. We welcome applicants across a range of experience levels to apply.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Base salary will vary depending on job-related knowledge, education, skills, experience, business needs, and market demand. Salary is just one component of our comprehensive compensation package. Full-time employees also receive company equity, as well as access to a full suite of compelling benefits and perks, including: medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents, generous paid time off; up to 20+ days of vacation for exempt staff and up to 10+ days of vacation for non-exempt staff with the ability to cash-out unused vacation annually, paid parental leave, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, access to a 401(k) retirement plan, ClassPass credits, personalized mental healthcare through Spring Health, and other discounts and perks. We also take pride in offering exceptional food perks, with snacks, drip coffee & onsite barista, cold drinks, and dinner meals remaining free of charge, and lunch subsidized as part of Vast’s ongoing commitment to providing high-quality meals for employees.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

Vast is an Equal Opportunity Employer; employment with Vast is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, color, religion, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.