Concept Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Concept Artist (Gamedev): Establishing the visual direction for weapon and gear skins in a multiplayer survival shooter with an accent on production-ready concept art and technical clarity for 3D teams. Focus on iterating quickly, building cohesive skin series, and shaping the studio's concept art discipline from the ground up.

Location: Remote

Company

hirify.global is an international game development studio based in Cyprus, focused on creating immersive multiplayer survival shooters for mobile platforms.

What you will do

• Create concepts for weapon skins, including upgradeable items and progression lines.
• Develop concepts for armor and gear skins to expand in-game content.
• Prepare production-ready materials including callouts, angle breakdowns, and material notes for 3D artists.
• Collaborate with game designers, animators, and VFX artists to ensure visual consistency.
• Build reference collections and design variations to support skin series development.
• Contribute to the creation of new in-game assets, locations, and 2D icons as needed.

Requirements

• Proven experience creating concepts that reached final implementation in a shipped game.
• Relevant portfolio showcasing weapon, skin, or gear concepts in a realistic or semi-realistic style.
• Strong understanding of 3D production specifics, including shape, silhouette, and material readability.
• Ability to work quickly and iteratively with a professional attitude toward feedback.
• English: B1+ level required.
• Russian: C1 level required.

Nice to have

• Experience with character, armor, and gear design.
• Background in mobile shooters or survival games.
• Knowledge of technical constraints for mobile platforms.
• Proficiency in integrating AI tools into the creative pipeline.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to build a discipline from the ground up and influence studio processes.
• Fast-paced environment with short sprints and regular content releases.
• Creative freedom and a culture that values fresh ideas over endless revisions.
• Clear career path toward Art Lead or Art Director roles.
• Supportive team environment with constructive feedback and transparency.