2D Concept Artist

Companion Group; London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fully remote position

Work alongside industry veterans

Dynamic team environment

Job summary

A leading AAA co-development gaming studio is seeking a 2D Concept Artist to craft iconic characters and environments for a stylised rogue-like title. This fully remote role requires strong visual storytelling skills and collaboration with a dynamic team to enhance gameplay experiences. Join us to shape bold game worlds and advance visual storytelling in the gaming industry.

Qualifications

• At least 2+ years of experience as a concept artist.
• Proven ability to create environment art in a stylised style.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concepts for environments, characters, and props.
• Collaborate with Art Directors and Designers to establish visual tone.
• Translate narrative and gameplay goals into visually engaging concepts.

Skills

Visual Storytelling

Stylisation

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Job description

Join to apply for the 2D Concept Artist role at Companion Group.

Companion Group is a AAA co-development gaming studio with a globally distributed and fully remote setup. We are renowned for overcoming the most intricate challenges in multiplayer game development, making us the primary choice for clients aspiring to elevate their multiplayer titles. Our expertise enables scalability, maximises player density, and crafts immersive gameplay experiences.

We collaborate seamlessly within our clients’ in-house teams to turn creative visions into reality. Our portfolio includes groundbreaking games developed alongside major studios. We pride ourselves on our global remote team, which values clear communication and technical excellence.

We are currently working on a stylised rogue-like title for a first-party platform and PC. We seek a 2D Concept Artist with a keen eye for visual storytelling, strong stylisation skills, and a deep understanding of how concept art supports real-time production. You will help define the game’s world through iconic characters, environments, and mood pieces.

Reporting to the Art Director, the ideal candidate is a visual designer and storyteller capable of delivering top-tier artwork to pre-visualise sets, develop characters, environments, and support all visual development aspects. You will also assist the Art Director by providing constructive feedback to the team.

Your Responsibilities

• Create high-quality concepts for environments, characters, and props with a compelling sense of style, mood, and storytelling.
• Collaborate with Art Directors, Environment Artists, and Designers to establish the visual tone of the game world.
• Translate narrative and gameplay goals into visually engaging concepts that enhance world-building.
• Iterate quickly on ideas, from loose sketches to refined 2D blockouts or paint overs.
• Maintain visual consistency across different game aspects.
• Support the art pipeline with references, visual targets, and style guides.
• Contribute ideas to shape the game’s art direction and identity.

Your Profile

• At least 2+ years of experience as a concept artist or a portfolio with shipped AA/AAA titles.
• Proven ability to create environment art in a stylised style.
• Understanding of how concept work feeds into 2D pipelines and the needs of interactive media.
• Expertise in tools such as Photoshop or similar.
• Strong command of colour theory, lighting, shape design, and composition.
• A collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and the autonomy to own creative challenges.
• Experience working on rogue-like, action, or stylised titles.
• A gamer with a solid grasp of current industry trends and player expectations.
• Fluent in English at a business level, comfortable working remotely.

Bonus Skills

• Familiarity with Unreal Engine, especially for scene blockouts or style exploration.
• Passion for shaping bold, iconic game worlds and advancing visual storytelling through stylised design.

Benefits

• Fully remote position, offering the flexibility to work from anywhere.
• Work alongside industry veterans.
• Be part of a passionate, dynamic team working on exciting, boundary-pushing projects.

Take your creativity to the next level and help us craft unforgettable characters that evoke the magic of an iconic era. Apply now and embark on an incredible journey with one of the best game studios in the world!