TL;DR

Character Concept Artist (Game Development): Developing new concepts for the Project R.I.S.E with Clash IP, creating concept art for new enemies and hero skins with an accent on aligning with the overall game and art vision. Focus on transforming creative ideas into an exciting vision and communicating characters' personalities and emotions through character design.

Location: Onsite in Shanghai. Relocation assistance to Shanghai is provided.

Company

%hirify_global% is a Helsinki-based game company with offices in San Francisco, Seoul, and Shanghai, known for creating global hit mobile games like Clash of Clans and Brawl Stars.

What you will do

Concept new enemies and hero skins for Project R.I.S.E, aligning with the overall game and art vision.
Craft detailed concept art for production artists.
Collaborate with 3D artists to ensure concepts transition smoothly into production.
Communicate characters' personalities and emotions through the character design.
Create key art for characters’ marketing images.

Requirements

Portfolio demonstrating high-quality, stylized character concept work.
Ability to create functional character designs for games, understanding that art has gameplay implications.
Deep involvement in at least one game with stylized art direction.
Strong understanding of %hirify_global% IPs’ art styles.
Proactive doer who takes responsibility and pride in their own work.
Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills.
Work onsite in Shanghai.

Nice to have

Ability to work with different art styles.
Experience with 3D software.
Ability to communicate in English.

Culture & Benefits

Work in small, independent teams with the freedom to create memorable games.
Focus on quality and creating great games that players enjoy for years.
Benefit from a non-hierarchical culture where recognition is not tied to job titles.
Receive comprehensive compensation and benefits structured to support professional life.
Receive dedicated assistance for a smooth relocation process to Shanghai, including family support.