Senior Character Concept Artist (Contract / Mobile)

Skillsearch; Helsinki; Remote; EUR 56,000 - 89,000; Part time

Job summary

Skillsearch is seeking a Senior Character Concept Artist for a fully remote, six-month contract with occasional Helsinki visits. You will craft high-quality, stylised character concepts aligned with an established visual identity and contribute to a playful, polished game aesthetic.

You will iterate quickly, incorporate feedback from the team, and deliver concepts on schedule. Prior freelance experience and comfort with a practical art test are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experienced Character Concept Artist with a strong track record of producing stylised artwork.
• Able to work quickly, take feedback directly, and collaborate with a creative team.
• Able to manage workload and deliver on agreed timelines.
• Familiar with freelancing or contract work.
• Comfortable with an art test as part of the interview.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality, stylised character concepts aligned with art direction.
• Create distinctive, readable character designs fitting game world.
• Deliver concepts and iterations at pace, respond to feedback.
• Communicate with internal team and refine concepts through iteration.
• Work independently and manage time within contract environment.

Skills

Character concept art

Stylised art

Portfolio showcase

Time management

Client feedback

Job description

Location: Fully remote, with a few visits to the Helsinki office each year

Working Hours: Ideally based in a country with working hours close to Finland

Contract Type: Freelance / Contract

Role Overview

An opportunity for a Senior Character Concept Artist to create high-quality, stylised character artwork, producing distinctive designs that align with an established visual identity.

This is an initial six-month contract with the potential to extend for multiple years. The role is fully remote, with a few office visits each year. Candidates should ideally be based in a country with working hours close to Finland.

Character Concept Art

• Create high-quality, stylised character concepts that align closely with established art direction, proportions, shapes, colours and visual language.
• Create distinctive, readable character designs that feel appropriate to the game's world, tone and existing character roster.

Art Style & Visual Development

• Demonstrate a portfolio with clear examples of artwork that matches a playful, exaggerated and polished aesthetic.
• Work within the established visual identity, as a strong general concept art portfolio alone may not be enough if the style is significantly different.

Creative Delivery & Iteration

• Work efficiently to deliver concepts and iterations at pace, responding quickly to feedback and evolving creative requirements.
• Communicate closely with the internal team, discussing ideas, responding to feedback and refining concepts through an iterative process.
• Work independently, manage time effectively and deliver consistently within a contract-based environment.

Requirements

• Experienced Character Concept Artist with a strong track record of producing stylised artwork that closely matches the required aesthetic.
• Comfortable working quickly, taking feedback directly and collaborating with an established creative team.
• Comfortable managing workload, communicating progress, responding to feedback and delivering work to agreed timelines.
• Previous freelance or contract experience would be valuable.
• Familiarity with the relevant game's gameplay mechanics, character families, personality, tone of voice and overall art direction is a significant advantage.
• Comfortable completing a practical art test as part of the interview process.