Character Concept Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Character Concept Artist (Game Art): Shaping the look and feel of Arkheron by creating captivating and believable characters with an accent on anatomy, costume, and prop design. Focus on refining bold ideas into concepts that elevate every aspect of the game and capturing Arkheron’s distinctive tone.

Location: Hybrid (Orange County, USA)

Salary: $174,800 - $221,817

Company

hirify.global is a group of experienced and ambitious developers, proud to be creating their first original IP: Arkheron, a fast-paced, competitive PVP game set in a surreal dark fantasy world.

What you will do

• Create concept art for characters, creatures, and props from sketches to rendered designs.
• Develop striking character skin concepts that strengthen the narrative.
• Partner with Art Directors, Artists, Animators, and Designers to ensure characters function well in-game.
• Collaborate with 3D Artists through detailed paint-overs and feedback to refine designs.
• Produce mood boards and rapid iterations that inspire new themes for the art team.
• Bring your passions and perspective to the studio, contributing beyond your core discipline.

Requirements

• Bring a stunning portfolio that showcases your strongest work as a concept artist.
• Have experience creating characters, costumes, and creatures in AAA games or film.
• Demonstrate draftsmanship and artistic fundamentals, with knowledge of costume and fashion design.
• Illustrate FX and animation through storyboards, with proficiency in Photoshop.
• Hold yourself to a high quality bar and adapt to creative challenges.
• Thrive on collaboration, adapting your communication style to meet the needs of your teammates.

Culture & Benefits

• Embrace bold challenges with creativity and courage.
• Keep fun at the core; play Arkheron daily and listen by playing.
• Stay independent with decisions driven by the team.
• Thrive in a culture of passion, trust, and shared ownership.