Senior Concept Artist

TN United Kingdom; Guildford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An exciting independent company is looking for a talented concept artist to join their creative team in Guildford. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to a whimsical multiplayer game, where your artistic vision will help shape unique characters and environments. Collaborate closely with the Art Lead and the team to generate fun ideas and refine designs, ensuring they align with the game’s humor and style. If you're passionate about game design and eager to make a meaningful impact, this is the perfect opportunity for you!

Qualifications

• Possess a vivid imagination and creative vision.
• Experience designing complex structures and environments.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to visual assets across the game, including environments and props.
• Support and mentor fellow concept artists, serving as a role model.

Skills

Architectural Design

Mechanical Design

Creative Vision

Communication Skills

Job description

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Hello, we’re Glowmade! (Hi!) We’re an exciting independent company based in Guildford, UK! (Hi again!)

We create games that aim to unlock people's imagination and enable self-expression in fun and creative ways!
Currently, we’re developing King of Meat, a multiplayer cooperative game set in a whimsical, dungeon-themed universe filled with user-generated content!

This role offers a chance to significantly contribute to our growing team. Reporting to our Art Lead, you will collaborate closely with them and the team to research, generate ideas, and refine designs for characters, environments, weapons, vending machines, gumball traps, shield covers, and other assets found in dark corners...etc.

From day one, we expect you to…

• Immerse yourself in understanding the game and its artistic direction.
• Gain comprehensive knowledge of the game’s assets, including costumes, weapons, props, environments, and mechanics.
• Generate creative, fun ideas consistent with the game’s humor and style.
• Be a collaborative team player—ready to give and receive constructive feedback within the Art Team and beyond.

In six months, you will be…

• A key member of the Art Team, contributing to visual assets across the game, including environments, props, VFX, and marketing materials, under the guidance of the Art Director and Lead Artist.
• Visualize and produce gameplay assets in collaboration with the Game Design team, adhering to technical requirements.
• Support and mentor fellow concept artists, serving as a role model.
• Contribute to the development of 3D assets, providing proactive feedback.
• Coordinate with outsourcing vendors, offering feedback and guidance to ensure quality and consistency.

Requirements

The ideal candidate would:

• Possess a vivid imagination and creative vision.
• Have strong architectural and mechanical design skills, with experience designing complex structures and environments.
• Balance aesthetics and functionality in designing weapons, armor, and costumes, aligning with the game’s lore and narrative.
• Have experience mentoring other artists, sharing pipeline tips and providing hands-on feedback.
• Be experienced working with external outsourcing vendors.
• Possess strong communication skills and a good understanding of various art disciplines.
• Be capable of working efficiently in a fast-paced production environment, meeting deadlines and managing tasks responsibly.

A few more bits...

This is a chance to make a meaningful impact on our current game, team, and company. At Glowmade, everyone’s voice matters, and we encourage you to contribute your ideas and creativity.

We’re based in Guildford, UK, and welcome both onsite and remote applicants. We offer competitive wages and are committed to equal opportunities. If you’re excited about this role and believe you’re a good fit, please get in touch. No agencies, please!