Environment Concept Artist

Permanent / Full Time
Italy
Europe
DOE
Art and Animation
1563546
14-11-2024 04:33 PM
Job Title: Environment Concept Artist (Remote)
Location: Fully Remote (Europe)
Contract Type: Full-time, Permanent (B2B)

About the Company
We are a fast-growing startup developing an ambitious, stylized Action RPG for the mobile platform. With a cel-shaded art style and a unique mix of fantasy elements and FPS-inspired environments, our project aims to bring a fresh experience to mobile gaming. Our team is fully remote, with members based across Europe, and we’re looking for talented individuals who can contribute to our vision.

Role Overview
We’re seeking a highly skilled Environment Concept Artist to join our team. In this role, you’ll create visually captivating concept art that defines the look and feel of our fantasy-inspired environments. Your work will help guide the 3D artists and designers to bring immersive worlds to life. The ideal candidate is someone who thrives in a remote setting, can work autonomously, and has a deep passion for creating stylized fantasy landscapes and game environments.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop concept art for various environments, from early sketches to final rendered pieces, capturing the game’s stylized, cel-shaded aesthetic.
  • Collaborate with the art director, 3D artists, and level designers to ensure environmental concepts align with the overall artistic vision and gameplay.
  • Create mood boards, color keys, and style guides to establish the visual language of the game’s environments.
  • Provide quick sketches and detailed concepts to convey ideas for landscapes, architectural elements, and set dressing.
  • Work closely with the 3D art team, ensuring concepts are feasible and consistent with game performance on mobile platforms.
  • Operate independently, managing your time and tasks in a fully remote, collaborative environment.
Qualifications & Requirements
  • 3+ years of experience as a Concept Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing environment concept art for games.
  • Proficiency in digital art software (e.g., Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent).
  • Strong understanding of color, lighting, perspective, and composition in environmental design.
  • Experience with a stylized art style and a passion for fantasy themes.
  • Ability to create work that aligns with the constraints of mobile platform performance.
  • Self-motivated, excellent communicator, and comfortable working independently within a remote team setup.
  • Fluency in English (written and spoken).
Nice-to-Have
  • Experience in mobile game development.
  • Familiarity with Unity and 3D asset creation or design.
  • Knowledge of fantasy game genres and an understanding of ARPGs.
What We Offer
  • A fully remote work environment with flexible hours.
  • Opportunity to work on a unique mobile game project within a dynamic startup.
  • Competitive compensation based on experience and B2B contract.
  • The chance to define and shape the visual direction of a compelling game world.

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