A simple way to understand what the roles are and what companies are looking for is to check job sites. Here 3 examples of character concept artists on artstation:
Keep in mind concept art in general is a very though field to get in. Just look up some of the concept artists on artstation. So having a very strong art foundation to build up is important. The things Brian mentioned are the key skills those you ask about are just ways of working, which you can probably learn within an hour. I mean the concepts behind it are simple, problem is they are experience heavy skills that require a great eye for art and some very good drawing skills.
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They’re (sometimes) skilled in the following:
figure drawing
anatomy
creature design
zoology
costume design
sewing
fashion design
still life drawing and panting
https://www.artstation.com/jobs/6LJl
https://www.artstation.com/jobs/B652
https://www.artstation.com/jobs/dB2a
You will also find a lot of information regarding concept artists in polycount's wiki (see the links in the bar on top of your page).
Thank you in advance!
Keep in mind concept art in general is a very though field to get in. Just look up some of the concept artists on artstation. So having a very strong art foundation to build up is important. The things Brian mentioned are the key skills those you ask about are just ways of working, which you can probably learn within an hour. I mean the concepts behind it are simple, problem is they are experience heavy skills that require a great eye for art and some very good drawing skills.
Many thanks!
Thanks again.