Senior Character Concept Artist (Remote/Permanent) [European Union]
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 effectively
Support 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.