Concept Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

Concept Artist (Game Development): Creating concept art and illustrations for the Stellaris game, focusing on spaceships, characters, event illustrations, and in-game assets with an accent on sci-fi design and visual consistency. Focus on designing production-ready concepts, collaborating closely with the art team, and maintaining the established art style.

Location: Onsite in Stockholm, Sweden

Company

hirify.global is a leading developer of grand strategy games known for immersive and detailed game worlds.

What you will do

• Create concept art and illustrations for spaceships, characters, and events in Stellaris.
• Work closely with artists, designers, and developers to ensure visual consistency and quality.
• Contribute to style guide development and participate in art reviews.
• Follow a structured creative process including research, iteration, and refinement.
• Translate gameplay and narrative requirements into clear visual designs.

Requirements

• Must be located in Stockholm, Sweden and work onsite.
• Experience in concept art and in-game illustration.
• Strong understanding of 2D art fundamentals: composition, lighting, color, material, and form.
• Ability to work within an established art direction and maintain quality.
• Clear communication skills and ability to give and receive feedback professionally.

Nice to have

• Passion for science fiction and strategy games, especially Stellaris.
• Experience with traditional drawing and UI art.
• Familiarity with tools like ZBrush, Blender, Maya, SketchUp, KeyShot, Octane, or 3D Coat.

Culture & Benefits

• Collaborative team environment with open and respectful feedback.
• Ownership of work and focus on quality.
• Flexible working hours despite onsite requirement.