Jobs in Leszno, Poland

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

Job Type: Permanent / Remote

Location: European Union Countries

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.

• 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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

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

• 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

• 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

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

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

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

• 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

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