Senior Character Concept Artist (Remote)

beffio studio; Remote; PLN 252,000 - 337,000; Full time

Job summary

A creative game studio is seeking a Senior Character Concept Artist to design stylized characters for AA and AAA projects. The ideal candidate has over 6 years of experience and a strong portfolio showcasing character-driven storytelling. This fully remote role offers competitive compensation, flexible contract options, and high creative ownership of character design. You’ll work collaboratively with a supportive team, focusing on emotional depth and narrative presence in character design.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Paid vacation

Annual team retreats

Qualifications

• 6+ years of professional experience as a Character Concept Artist.
• Strong portfolio focused on stylized character design.
• Excellent understanding of shape language, silhouettes, and exaggeration.

Responsibilities

• Create characters that feel alive and expressive.
• Collaborate with Art Directors to develop memorable identities.
• Deliver clear character concepts suitable for 3D production.

Skills

Character design

Emotional storytelling

Visual storytelling

Shape language

Anatomy for stylization

Fluent English

Tools

2D concept art tools

Slack

Jira

Notion

Job description

Senior Character Concept Artist (Remote/Permanent)

Beffio Studio – https://www.beffio.com

Job Type: Permanent / Remote

Location: European Union Countries

Position Overview

We are looking for a Senior Character Concept Artist who excels at designing stylized characters with strong personality, emotional depth, and narrative presence for our AA and AAA game projects.

In This Role, You Will

• Create characters that feel alive, expressive, and story-driven
• Focus on personality, emotion, and visual storytelling as core design pillars
• Work closely with Art Directors to shape characters that go beyond functional designs and become memorable identities

This is a senior, hands‑on role within a fully remote and collaborative studio environment.

Responsibilities

Character Design with Personality

• Design stylized characters that communicate personality, emotion, and narrative through pose, expression, and shape language
• Develop characters with clear visual identity and emotional readability
• Use exaggeration, contrast, and stylization to support storytelling

Visual Storytelling & Emotional Design

• Translate narrative context, themes, and character backstories into visual form
• Explore facial expressions, body language, and costume to reinforce character emotion
• Create characters that support player connection and immersion

Design Exploration & Iteration

• Create sketches, thumbnails, and design explorations to refine character concepts
• Iterate on designs based on feedback while preserving emotional intent
• Explore variations to strengthen character appeal and clarity

Production‑Ready Character Concepts

• Deliver clear, readable character concepts suitable for 3D production
• Communicate materials, proportions, and design intent effectivelySupport 3D artists with visual guidance and clarification when needed

Collaboration & Communication

• Work closely with Art Directors, Leads, and Producers
• Clearly articulate design choices and storytelling decisions
• Collaborate effectively in a remote team environment

Requirements

Experience

• 6+ years of professional experience as a Character Concept Artist
• Experience working on stylized AA or AAA projects

Portfolio

• Strong portfolio focused on stylized character design
• Clear examples of characters with personality, emotion, and storytelling depth
• Work demonstrating expressive poses, facial expressions, and narrative‑driven design

Design Skills

• Excellent understanding of shape language, silhouettes, and exaggeration
• Strong sense of anatomy adapted for stylization
• Solid grasp of costume design, color theory, and visual hierarchy

Software & Workflow

• Proficiency in industry‑standard 2D concept art tools
• Basic 3D skills for blockouts or exploration are a plus

Communication & Remote Work

• Fluent English
• Comfortable working fully remote using Slack, Jira, and Notion

Bonus Skills

• Ability to concept characters directly in 3D
• Experience influencing or supporting art direction
• Strong interest in character‑driven storytelling and emotional design

What We Offer

• Stylized AA and AAA game projects with strong narrative and character focus
• Fully remote work with core collaboration hours between 10:00 and 15:00 CET
• Stable full‑time role with flexible contract options
• High creative ownership over character design
• Supportive, design‑driven studio culture
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation
• Annual team retreats

Ready to Design Characters with Soul and Story?

Send us your portfolio and a short introduction. We would love to see characters that feel alive, expressive, and unforgettable.