Concept Artist (Sci-Fi Game, Characters, Creatures, Environments)

We’re looking for a talented Concept Artist to help establish the visual identity of Finding Sanctuary, a sci-fi game set on a beautiful, mysterious alien planet. The project combines grounded speculative realism, futuristic technology, unique alien wildlife, and lush natural environments.

You’ll work on concept art for characters, humanoid enemies, alien creatures, and environments, translating the creative vision and references into cohesive, production-ready visual designs for the 3D art team.

Responsibilities
Create concept art for main characters, humanoid enemies, alien creatures, and NPCs.
Design distinctive character silhouettes, outfits, armor, equipment, and visual details.
Develop original creature and wildlife concepts inspired by real-world animals and imaginative alien biology.
Create environment concepts for lush alien landscapes, rainforests, vegetation, and hostile industrial interiors.
Explore shapes, materials, lighting, and color palettes to establish a consistent visual language.
Develop visual contrasts between organic alien nature and dark, aggressive sci-fi technology.
Create design variations, moodboards, sketches, and detailed concept sheets to communicate ideas clearly.
Collaborate with the client and 3D artists to ensure concepts are practical for 3D modeling, texturing, and animation.
Refine designs based on feedback while maintaining the project's artistic direction.

Art Direction
The visual style is grounded sci-fi realism with a strong contrast between two worlds:
Alien nature: Lush rainforests, deep indigo-violet canopies, iridescent jade vegetation, bioluminescent teal details, and unusual organic materials.
Hostile technology: Industrial structures, dark armor, sharp silhouettes, black and red surfaces, and bright warm accents highlighting enemy weak points.
Characters: A strong, physically capable female protagonist wearing sleek futuristic protective armor, alongside a brave cat companion with long, realistic fur and a cybernetic shield.
Creatures and NPCs: Unique alien beings with distinctive anatomy, believable biological features, and elegant teal patterns integrated into their skin, scales, or fur.
Enemies: Humanoid invaders wearing protective helmets, with recognizable silhouettes and a consistent industrial design language.

The goal is to create a visually rich alien world that feels believable, immersive, and worth protecting.

Requirements
Proven experience as a Concept Artist, preferably in video games or entertainment.
A strong portfolio showcasing character design, creature design, and environment concept art.