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Get Access To All Jobs<div class="content-intro"><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2>
<p>At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.</p>
<p>Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.</p></div><h2>ART</h2>
<h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3>
<p>Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.</p>
<h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3>
<p>Epic is looking for a Senior Concept Artist to join the Rocket League team. This is a role for someone who understands that great concept art isn't just beautiful, it solves problems. You'll be responsible for the visual vocabulary that shapes arena, seasonal events, and major visual systems, ensuring the work feels premium, intentional, and unmistakably Rocket League.</p>
<p>Working alongside the Art Director and leads, you'll translate creative briefs into explorations, explorations into direction, and direction into something production can build from while keeping the visual language of the game tight and coherent across a live service that never slows down.</p>
<h3><strong>In this role, you will</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Generate concept work across the full spectrum of Rocket League content — cars, cosmetics, arenas, environments, UI elements, and seasonal events</li>
<li><span>Work closely with the Art Director and leads to explore visual directions and push ideas until the right answer is clear</span></li>
<li><span>Produce clean, buildable production concepts that give 3D Artists, Environment Artists, and Technical Artists exactly what they need to execute proportions, materials, and clear construction intent</span></li>
<li><span>Support live service content cadence; you'll be comfortable working at speed without sacrificing craft or cohesion</span></li>
<li><span>Maintain and evolve the visual language of Rocket League across new features and collaborations, including licensed IP and real-world brand partnerships</span></li>
<li><span>Contribute to world-building and visual framing for seasonal themes, arenas, and key moments</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What we're looking for</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><span>5+ years of concept art experience in games on shipped titles, with a portfolio showing range across hard surface, vehicles, organic environments, and stylized design</span></li>
<li><span>Proficiency in Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent ability to demonstrate process, not just results</span></li>
<li><span>Strong foundational skills: color theory, value, silhouette; you can articulate why a design works, not just make one that does</span></li>
<li><span>Experience producing clean, buildable production concepts that translate clearly into 3D</span></li>
<li><span>A problem-solver first: you can generate a wide range of reads on a brief before locking direction, and you know when to stop exploring</span></li>
<li><span>Comfortable working within an established visual style while still finding room to push and evolve it</span></li>
<li><span>Direct communicator you give and receive feedback without mystery or ego</span></li>
<li><span>Bonus: </span>
<ul>
<li><span>Background in live service cosmetics pipelines or high-volume seasonal content</span></li>
<li><span>Experience designing for licensed IP or real-world brand collaborations</span></li>
<li><span>Ability to create rough 3D blockouts or paint over 3D models as part of your design process</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE</h2>
<p><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":13201,"3":{"1":0},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":13421772}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0,"15":"Roboto","16":10}">Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>ABOUT US</h2>
<p>Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.</p>
<h3><strong>Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!</strong></h3>
<p>Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy <a href="https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/eeo-policy" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Note to Recruitment Agencies: </strong>Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found <a href="https://www.epicgames.com/note-to-recruitment-agencies" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>
<div class="content-intro"><h2>WHAT MAKES US EPIC?</h2>
<p>At the core of Epic’s success are talented, passionate people. Epic prides itself on creating a collaborative, welcoming, and creative environment. Whether it’s building award-winning games or crafting engine technology that enables others to make visually stunning interactive experiences, we’re always innovating.</p>
<p>Being Epic means being a part of a team that continually strives to do right by our community and users. We’re constantly innovating to raise the bar of engine and game development.</p></div><h2>ART</h2>
<h3><strong>What We Do</strong></h3>
<p>Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire.</p>
<h3><strong>What You'll Do</strong></h3>
<p>Epic is looking for a Senior Concept Artist to join the Rocket League team. This is a role for someone who understands that great concept art isn't just beautiful, it solves problems. You'll be responsible for the visual vocabulary that shapes arena, seasonal events, and major visual systems, ensuring the work feels premium, intentional, and unmistakably Rocket League.</p>
<p>Working alongside the Art Director and leads, you'll translate creative briefs into explorations, explorations into direction, and direction into something production can build from while keeping the visual language of the game tight and coherent across a live service that never slows down.</p>
<h3><strong>In this role, you will</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li>Generate concept work across the full spectrum of Rocket League content — cars, cosmetics, arenas, environments, UI elements, and seasonal events</li>
<li><span>Work closely with the Art Director and leads to explore visual directions and push ideas until the right answer is clear</span></li>
<li><span>Produce clean, buildable production concepts that give 3D Artists, Environment Artists, and Technical Artists exactly what they need to execute proportions, materials, and clear construction intent</span></li>
<li><span>Support live service content cadence; you'll be comfortable working at speed without sacrificing craft or cohesion</span></li>
<li><span>Maintain and evolve the visual language of Rocket League across new features and collaborations, including licensed IP and real-world brand partnerships</span></li>
<li><span>Contribute to world-building and visual framing for seasonal themes, arenas, and key moments</span></li>
</ul>
<h3><strong>What we're looking for</strong></h3>
<ul>
<li><span>5+ years of concept art experience in games on shipped titles, with a portfolio showing range across hard surface, vehicles, organic environments, and stylized design</span></li>
<li><span>Proficiency in Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent ability to demonstrate process, not just results</span></li>
<li><span>Strong foundational skills: color theory, value, silhouette; you can articulate why a design works, not just make one that does</span></li>
<li><span>Experience producing clean, buildable production concepts that translate clearly into 3D</span></li>
<li><span>A problem-solver first: you can generate a wide range of reads on a brief before locking direction, and you know when to stop exploring</span></li>
<li><span>Comfortable working within an established visual style while still finding room to push and evolve it</span></li>
<li><span>Direct communicator you give and receive feedback without mystery or ego</span></li>
<li><span>Bonus: </span>
<ul>
<li><span>Background in live service cosmetics pipelines or high-volume seasonal content</span></li>
<li><span>Experience designing for licensed IP or real-world brand collaborations</span></li>
<li><span>Ability to create rough 3D blockouts or paint over 3D models as part of your design process</span></li>
</ul>
</li>
</ul>
<h2>EPIC JOB + EPIC BENEFITS = EPIC LIFE</h2>
<p><span data-sheets-userformat="{"2":13201,"3":{"1":0},"7":{"1":[{"1":2,"2":0,"5":{"1":2,"2":13421772}},{"1":0,"2":0,"3":3},{"1":1,"2":0,"4":1}]},"10":0,"11":4,"12":0,"15":"Roboto","16":10}">Our intent is to cover all things that are medically necessary and improve the quality of life. We pay 100% of the premiums for both you and your dependents. Our coverage includes Medical, Dental, a Vision HRA, Long Term Disability, Life Insurance & a 401k with competitive match. We also offer a robust mental well-being program through Modern Health, which provides free therapy and coaching for employees & dependents. Throughout the year we celebrate our employees with events and company-wide paid breaks. We offer unlimited PTO and sick time and recognize individuals for 7 years of employment with a paid sabbatical.</span></p><div class="content-conclusion"><h2>ABOUT US</h2>
<p>Epic Games spans across 25 countries with 46 studios and 4,500+ employees globally. For over 25 years, we've been making award-winning games and engine technology that empowers others to make visually stunning games and 3D content that bring environments to life like never before. Epic's award-winning Unreal Engine technology not only provides game developers the ability to build high-fidelity, interactive experiences for PC, console, mobile, and VR, it is also a tool being embraced by content creators across a variety of industries such as media and entertainment, automotive, and architectural design. As we continue to build our Engine technology and develop remarkable games, we strive to build teams of world-class talent.</p>
<h3><strong>Like what you hear? Come be a part of something Epic!</strong></h3>
<p>Epic Games deeply values diverse teams and an inclusive work culture, and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity employer. Learn more about our Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy <a href="https://www.epicgames.com/site/en-US/eeo-policy" target="_blank">here</a>.</p>
<p><strong>Note to Recruitment Agencies: </strong>Epic does not accept any unsolicited resumes or approaches from any unauthorized third party (including recruitment or placement agencies) (i.e., a third party with whom we do not have a negotiated and validly executed agreement). We will not pay any fees to any unauthorized third party. Further details on these matters can be found <a href="https://www.epicgames.com/note-to-recruitment-agencies" target="_blank">here</a>.</p></div>
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Which companies sponsor visas for artists in North Carolina?
North Carolina employers that have sponsored international creative workers include UNC system universities, Duke University, North Carolina State University, regional theater organizations such as the North Carolina Theatre, and advertising and design agencies concentrated in the Raleigh-Durham Research Triangle. Film and television production companies operating out of Wilmington's EUE/Screen Gems studios also hire internationally for specialized creative roles.
Which visa types realistically fit artist roles in North Carolina?
The O-1B visa is the most direct fit for artists with extraordinary ability or achievement in the arts. The H-1B visa applies when a role qualifies as a specialty occupation requiring a directly related bachelor's degree. F-1 students may work during OPT if the role relates to their field of study. Employer-sponsored EB-1 or EB-2 green cards are available for artists meeting extraordinary ability or national interest waiver criteria.
Which cities in North Carolina have the most artist sponsorship jobs?
Raleigh and Durham lead in artist sponsorship activity, driven by university employers and the broader Research Triangle creative economy. Charlotte follows closely with its advertising, design, and corporate communications sector. Wilmington is a secondary hub concentrated in film and television production. Asheville and Greensboro have smaller but active arts communities, particularly in gallery, museum, and nonprofit arts administration roles.
How to find artist visa sponsorship jobs in North Carolina?
Migrate Mate lists North Carolina employers with verified visa sponsorship history for creative roles, letting you search specifically for artist positions across cities like Raleigh, Charlotte, and Wilmington. Filtering by role and location on Migrate Mate surfaces employers that have previously sponsored international workers in arts and design, which is a reliable starting point for targeting your applications in North Carolina.
Are there state-specific factors that affect artist visa sponsorship in North Carolina?
North Carolina's university system is a significant pipeline for artist sponsorship, particularly for roles in arts education, gallery curation, and performance. The state's film incentive program has drawn consistent production activity to Wilmington, creating recurring demand for internationally trained artists and designers. Research Triangle employers in advertising and digital media also sponsor creative workers, often framing roles as specialty occupations to support H-1B eligibility.
What is the prevailing wage for sponsored artist jobs in North Carolina?
U.S. employers sponsoring a visa must pay at least the prevailing wage, which is what workers in the same role, area, and experience level typically earn. The Department of Labor sets this rate to make sure companies aren't hiring foreign workers simply because they'd accept lower pay than a U.S. worker. It varies by job title, location, and experience. You can look up current prevailing wage rates for any occupation and location using the OFLC Wage Search page.