Senior Character Concept Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Character Concept Artist (Gamedev): Designing expressive, narrative-driven stylized characters for AA and AAA game projects with an accent on personality, emotional depth, and visual storytelling. Focus on creating production-ready character concepts, iterating on designs, and collaborating closely with art directors to build memorable character identities.

Location: Must be based in the European Union

Company

hirify.global is a specialized co-development art studio focused on delivering high-quality game art, from concept to implementation, for global industry partners.

What you will do

• Design stylized characters that communicate personality, emotion, and narrative through pose, expression, and shape language.
• Translate narrative context, themes, and character backstories into compelling visual forms.
• Create sketches, thumbnails, and design explorations to refine concepts and strengthen character appeal.
• Deliver clear, readable production-ready concepts to support the 3D team.
• Collaborate closely with Art Directors, Leads, and Producers within a remote, fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Must reside in an EU country
• Fluent English
• 6+ years of professional experience as a Character Concept Artist
• Proven background working on stylized AA or AAA projects
• Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in shape language, anatomy for stylization, and narrative-driven design
• Proficiency in standard 2D concept art software

Nice to have

• Ability to concept characters directly in 3D
• Experience in influencing art direction
• Strong interest in character-driven storytelling

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment
• Core collaboration hours between 10:00 and 15:00 CET
• Supportive, design-driven studio culture
• Annual team retreats
• Stable full-time role with flexible contract options
• Paid vacation