About the Role
<p><strong>Senior Character Concept Artist (Remote/Permanent)</strong></p><p><strong>Beffio Studio –</strong> <a target="_blank" href="https://www.beffio.com/">https://www.beffio.com</a><br><strong>Job Type:</strong> Permanent / Remote<br><strong>Location:</strong> European Union Countries</p><h3>Position Overview</h3><p>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.</p><p>In this role, you will:</p><ul><li><p>Create characters that feel alive, expressive, and story-driven</p></li><li><p>Focus on personality, emotion, and visual storytelling as core design pillars</p></li><li><p>Work closely with Art Directors to shape characters that go beyond functional designs and become memorable identities</p></li></ul><p>This is a senior, hands-on role within a fully remote and collaborative studio environment.</p><hr><h3>Responsibilities</h3><p><strong>Character Design with Personality</strong></p><ul><li><p>Design stylized characters that communicate personality, emotion, and narrative through pose, expression, and shape language</p></li><li><p>Develop characters with clear visual identity and emotional readability</p></li><li><p>Use exaggeration, contrast, and stylization to support storytelling</p></li></ul><p><strong>Visual Storytelling & Emotional Design</strong></p><ul><li><p>Translate narrative context, themes, and character backstories into visual form</p></li><li><p>Explore facial expressions, body language, and costume to reinforce character emotion</p></li><li><p>Create characters that support player connection and immersion</p></li></ul><p><strong>Design Exploration & Iteration</strong></p><ul><li><p>Create sketches, thumbnails, and design explorations to refine character concepts</p></li><li><p>Iterate on designs based on feedback while preserving emotional intent</p></li><li><p>Explore variations to strengthen character appeal and clarity</p></li></ul><p><strong>Production-Ready Character Concepts</strong></p><ul><li><p>Deliver clear, readable character concepts suitable for 3D production</p></li><li><p>Communicate materials, proportions, and design intent effectively</p></li><li><p>Support 3D artists with visual guidance and clarification when needed</p></li></ul><p><strong>Collaboration & Communication</strong></p><ul><li><p>Work closely with Art Directors, Leads, and Producers</p></li><li><p>Clearly articulate design choices and storytelling decisions</p></li><li><p>Collaborate effectively in a remote team environment</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Requirements</h3><p><strong>Experience</strong></p><ul><li><p>6+ years of professional experience as a Character Concept Artist</p></li><li><p>Experience working on stylized AA or AAA projects</p></li></ul><p><strong>Portfolio</strong></p><ul><li><p>Strong portfolio focused on stylized character design</p></li><li><p>Clear examples of characters with personality, emotion, and storytelling depth</p></li><li><p>Work demonstrating expressive poses, facial expressions, and narrative-driven design</p></li></ul><p><strong>Design Skills</strong></p><ul><li><p>Excellent understanding of shape language, silhouettes, and exaggeration</p></li><li><p>Strong sense of anatomy adapted for stylization</p></li><li><p>Solid grasp of costume design, color theory, and visual hierarchy</p></li></ul><p><strong>Software & Workflow</strong></p><ul><li><p>Proficiency in industry-standard 2D concept art tools</p></li><li><p>Basic 3D skills for blockouts or exploration are a plus</p></li></ul><p><strong>Communication & Remote Work</strong></p><ul><li><p>Fluent English</p></li><li><p>Comfortable working fully remote using Slack, Jira, and Notion</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Bonus Skills</h3><ul><li><p>Ability to concept characters directly in 3D</p></li><li><p>Experience influencing or supporting art direction</p></li><li><p>Strong interest in character-driven storytelling and emotional design</p></li></ul><hr><h3>What We Offer</h3><ul><li><p>Stylized AA and AAA game projects with strong narrative and character focus</p></li><li><p>Fully remote work with core collaboration hours between 10:00 and 15:00 CET</p></li><li><p>Stable full-time role with flexible contract options</p></li><li><p>High creative ownership over character design</p></li><li><p>Supportive, design-driven studio culture</p></li><li><p>Competitive compensation and paid vacation</p></li><li><p>Annual team retreats</p></li></ul><hr><h3>Ready to Design Characters with Soul and Story?</h3><p>Send us your portfolio and a short introduction. We would love to see characters that feel alive, expressive, and unforgettable.</p>