Senior Character Concept Artist

Job description

In this role, you will: Create characters that feel alive, expressive, and story-driven Focus on personality, emotion, and visual storytelling as core design pillars Work closely with Art Directors to shape characters that go beyond functional designs and become memorable identities This is a senior, hands-on role within a fully remote and collaborative studio environment. Next: Responsibilities Character Design with Personality 3 Design stylized characters that communicate personality, emotion, and narrative through pose, expression, and shape language Develop characters with clear visual identity and emotional readability Use exaggeration, contrast, and stylization to support storytelling Visual Storytelling & Emotional Design 3 Translate narrative context, themes, and character backstories into visual form Explore facial expressions, body language, and costume to reinforce character emotion Create characters that support player connection and immersion Design Exploration & Iteration 3 Create sketches, thumbnails, and design explorations to refine character concepts Iterate on designs based on feedback while preserving emotional intent Explore variations to strengthen character appeal and clarity Production-Ready Character Concepts 3 Deliver clear, readable character concepts suitable for 3D production Communicate materials, proportions, and design intent effectively Support 3D artists with visual guidance and clarification when needed Collaboration & Communication 3 Work closely with Art Directors, Leads, and Producers Clearly articulate design choices and storytelling decisions Collaborate effectively in a remote team environment Next: Requirements Experience 2 6+ years of professional experience as a Character Concept Artist Experience working on stylized AA or AAA projects Portfolio 3 Strong portfolio focused on stylized character design Clear examples of characters with personality, emotion, and storytelling depth Work demonstrating expressive poses, facial expressions, and narrative-driven design Design Skills 3 Excellent understanding of shape language, silhouettes, and exaggeration Strong sense of anatomy adapted for stylization Solid grasp of costume design, color theory, and visual hierarchy Software & Workflow 2 Proficiency in industry-standard 2D concept art tools Basic 3D skills for blockouts or exploration are a plus Communication & Remote Work 2 Fluent English Comfortable working fully remote using Slack, Jira, and Notion Next: Bonus Skills Ability to concept characters directly in 3D Experience influencing or supporting art direction Strong interest in character-driven storytelling and emotional design Next: What We Offer Stylized AA and AAA game projects with strong narrative and character focus Fully remote work with core collaboration hours between 10:00 and 15:00 CET Stable full-time role with flexible contract options High creative ownership over character design Supportive, design-driven studio culture Competitive compensation and paid vacation Annual team retreats Ready player two? Ready to Design Characters with Soul and Story? Send us your portfolio and a short introduction. We would love to see characters that feel alive, expressive, and unforgettable. 3-step application Accept this quest Connect More open quests Other roles on the board 3D Art Senior VFX Artist (Stylized Games | Unity3D) Europe · Fully remote 3D Art Senior Technical Artist (Unity3D | Shaders & Tools) Europe · Fully remote 3D Art Senior Technical Artist (Houdini | Procedural Game Art) Europe · Fully remote 3D Art Lead Technical Artist (Real-Time Games | Art & Engineering) Europe · Fully remote