Concept Artist – Environments (Freelance)

Warpfrog; France; Remote; EUR 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

Remote work

Job summary

Warpfrog is seeking a Concept Artist (Environments) to create rough concepts for our next VR game, guided by the Art Director. You will design visuals with a strong identity, create rough concepts, and support visual research for the project.

The role requires experience in urban/environ design, strong drawing skills, and ability to work remotely with an international team. Flexible hours and home-based work are offered.

Qualifications

• Excellent traditional drawing and conceptualization skills.
• Proficiency with 2D tools (Photoshop, Illustrator).
• Good understanding of the video game development process and its technical constraints.
• Ability to create technical drawings with clear operational explanations.
• Proactive mindset and strong team spirit.
• Good level of English to communicate with the team and participate in occasional meetings.
• Experience designing urban environments, interior and exterior architecture, as well as props and their functionality.
• Knowledge of architectural and urban environment design is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop visual elements by proposing a strong identity in a realistic style while following the project’s guidelines.
• Understand and follow the art direction to create compelling visual concepts.
• Create sketches and rough concepts to help the Art Director communicate the artistic vision of the project.
• Participate in 2D/3D visual research.
• Adapt designs to technical constraints and limitations.

Skills

Traditional drawing

Concept art

Photoshop

Illustrator

Game dev basics

Technical drawings

English communication

Urban/env design

3D concept knowledge

Visual identity design

Team player

Tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

We are an independent video game studio specializing in VR, best known for Blade & Sorcery , a physics-based medieval fantasy combat sandbox built around player freedom, deep interaction, and emergent gameplay.

As a fully remote international team, we value autonomy, ownership, and practical creativity. Please note, we may only consider applicants from USA , UK , France and Ireland .

As a Concept Artist specializing in environments, you will work under the guidance of our Art Director to create rough concepts for our next virtual reality game.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop visual elements by proposing a strong identity in a realistic style while following the project’s guidelines.
• Understand and follow the art direction to create compelling visual concepts.
• Create sketches and rough concepts to help the Art Director communicate the artistic vision of the project.
• Participate in 2D/3D visual research.
• Adapt designs to technical constraints and limitations.

Qualifications

• Excellent traditional drawing and conceptualization skills.
• Proficiency with 2D tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Good understanding of the video game development process and its technical constraints.
• Ability to create technical drawings with clear operational explanations.
• Proactive mindset and strong team spirit.
• Good level of English to communicate with the team and participate in occasional meetings.

Additional specific skills

• Experience designing urban environments, interior and exterior architecture, as well as props (accessories, mechanisms, vehicles, etc.) and their functionality.
• Strong traditional drawing and rough sketching skills without relying on photobashing.
• Understanding of game design principles and design intentions.
• Knowledge of architectural and urban environment design is a plus.

On a personal level, you are

• Motivated and autonomous.
• Creative and passionate about video games.
• Able to work efficiently from home.
• Responsive and adaptable.

Additional (optional)

• Knowledge of 3D modeling or 3D concept creation.
• Knowledge of visual identity design (icons, logos, composition, layout).

Other Information

• Position available immediately.
• This is a 100% remote role, as we are an international team with no physical office.
• Flexible working hours.
• Compensation will be based on your profile and experience.
• A respectful, friendly, and passionate team working together in a relaxed and positive environment.