Senior Character Concept Artist

Larian Studios; Województwo mazowieckie; On-site; PLN 253,000 - 339,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in Poland seeks a Senior Concept Artist to design characters and environments. You will collaborate closely with the Art Director to ensure the visual style of our award-winning games. Ideal candidates should possess strong art and design fundamentals, be digitally literate, and have experience in game development. Join a dedicated team dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences.

Benefits

International team collaboration

Open and inclusive environment

Experienced managerial team

Managed activities and collective hobbies

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of art fundamentals; able to identify and solve errors.
• Solid knowledge of game development stages for timely feedback.
• Highly digitally literate and quick to adapt to new tools.

Responsibilities

• Design characters and environments aligned with the game's art style.
• Collaborate with Art Directors on visual style implementation.
• Lead the Concept Art team, providing mentorship and feedback.

Skills

Art and design fundamentals

Game development process understanding

Digital literacy

Collaboration and communication

Time management

Agile environment adaptability

Tools

G Suite

Confluence

Jira

3D software (Blender, Maya, etc.)

Job description

With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high-quality role-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Senior Concept Artist to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect.

Responsibilities

• Designing characters, creatures, and environments to align with the game's artistic direction.
• Collaborating with the Art Director(s) to define and implement the visual style of the game.
• Conducting research and suggesting concept references under the guidance of the Art Director(s).
• Develop and deliver art briefings to the Concept Art team, in collaboration with the Art Director(s) guidance.
• Leading the Concept Art team by providing mentorship and constructive feedback to other artists.
• Working closely with leads and team members from various departments to ensure the conceptual vision transitions smoothly into the final gameplay.
• Partnering with 3D asset, environment, and character teams to support their design processes and solve visual challenges that arise during production.
• Overseeing the talent management process and playing a key role in the career development of team members.

Requirements

• A strong understanding of art and design fundamentals, with the ability to easily identify fundamental errors and provide effective solutions for them.
• A solid understanding of the game development process, with the ability to provide relevant and timely feedback and solutions throughout the development stages.
• Is highly digitally literate and adapts quickly to new software and tools (G Suite, Confluence, Jira etc.)
• Experience in a realistic art-style environment within game development.
• An effective collaborator with excellent time management, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working in an agile environment with changing demands.

Nice to Haves

• Has experience working with 3D softwares. ( Blender, Maya, Zbrush, 3D Coat etc.)
• Worked on a shipped game project with a realistic artstyle

What We Offer

• An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small-studio feel
• An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged
• A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields
• Sharing hobbies and passions with like-minded colleagues
• Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees
• Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback