Invoice clients for concept art, character design, and environment illustrations for games, film, and media. Get paid on time with Tidybill.
A concept artist invoice covers fees for creating visual development artwork for games, films, animation studios, and product design. Concept artists generate character designs, environment art, vehicle and prop concepts, and visual mood studies that guide 3D artists, directors, and product designers in realising a creative vision. Most concept art is done under a work-for-hire or commission arrangement, where the studio or client owns the resulting artwork. Invoicing as a concept artist requires clarity about IP ownership, confidentiality (many projects are under NDA), and the number of concepts or variants included in the quoted fee. Day rates are common for studio work, while project-based fees are more typical for indie game studios and smaller clients.
| Service | Typical Rate | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Character Concept Design (full design sheet) | £300 - £1,000 | per character |
| Environment Concept Illustration | £250 - £800 | per illustration |
| Prop / Vehicle Concept Design | £150 - £500 | per prop |
| Concept Art Day Rate (in-studio or remote) | £200 - £500 | per day |
| Visual Development Exploration (thumbnails) | £100 - £300 | per set |
| Revision Round (beyond included) | £60 - £150 | per round |
For project-based concept art, invoice 50% upfront and 50% on delivery of final approved files. For ongoing studio contracts invoiced by day rate, submit weekly timesheets and invoice weekly or bi-weekly. Include a NDA notice on invoices for confidential productions (e.g. 'Project details are subject to NDA — invoice reference only'). Specify IP assignment if the studio expects full work-for-hire ownership. Net 14 for independent studios; Net 30 for larger production companies.