Concept Artist - UK ONLY

Silent Games; North East; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio is seeking a Concept Artist to help shape the visual identity of their new Magical Girl RPG. This full-time, office-based role involves designing characters, environments, and marketing materials. Ideal candidates will have proficiency in 2D art tools, a strong portfolio, and a passion for anime art styles. The position requires the right to work in the UK and offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in 2D art tools such as Photoshop.
• A portfolio demonstrating a wide range of subject matter and visual styles.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a Concept Artist role is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the Art Director to establish a visual style.
• Produce high-quality concept art for characters and environments.
• Assist in shaping visual direction for VFX and UI elements.

Skills

Proficiency in 2D art tools

Strong communication skills

Ability to collaborate effectively

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

Job Description

Overview:

We’re looking for a Concept Artist to help shape the visual identity of our new Magical Girl RPG. Working closely with our Art Director you’ll play a key role in building a compelling world and developing our vibrant, anime-inspired art style. You’ll be designing characters (influenced by J-Fashion!), environments, props, VFX, and any other odds and ends. We're looking for someone versatile and agile - equally comfortable sketching character turnarounds as they are producing polished marketing art for platforms like Kickstarter. This is a full time, office-based position.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the Art Director to establish and evolve a distinct visual style.
• Produce high-quality concept art for characters, environments, props, and creatures.
• Create character turnarounds, rough explorations, and polished illustrations.
• Contribute marketing assets for social media, Kickstarter, and promotional campaigns.
• Assist in shaping visual direction for VFX and UI elements.
• Gather and present references, moodboards, and visual pitches based on briefs or self-initiated ideas.
• Work alongside 3D artists to ensure concepts are game-ready and cohesive.
• Collaborate with 3D artists in a studio where your ideas are just as valuable as everyone else's.

Requirements

• Proficiency in 2D art tools such as Photoshop (or equivalent).
• Experience refining 3D blockouts into polished concept pieces.
• A portfolio demonstrating a wide range of subject matter and visual styles.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Solid foundation in traditional art principles as well as digital workflows.
• A confident, stylised aesthetic that helps push the artistic vision of the project.
• Must have the right to work in the UK. (Please do not apply if you do not meet this requirement.)

Desirables

• Passion for Magical Girl anime and adjacent genres.
• Previous experience working on RPGs.
• An eye for graphic design or illustration alongside concept work.
• 3–5 years of professional experience in a Concept Artist role (but your portfolio is what really matters!)

Qualifications

Right to work in the UK required.

Additional Information

Role will close on the 31st August 2025.

Company Description

Silent Games is a game development studio with a focus on RPG games. Based in the heart of Newcastle-upon-Tyne, we’re building a studio with an aim to foster an open, transparent relationship with our players that will allow us to create high quality games for years to come. If this sounds like something that appeals to you, then check out our roles below or get in touch with a speculative application!