Beffio
Senior Character Concept Artist (Remote/Permanent) [European Union]
Senior Character Concept Artist at Beffio Studio designing stylized, story-driven characters for AA and AAA game projects — sketching, exploring, and delivering production-ready concepts with support for 3D teams. Fully remote within the EU, collaborating via Slack, Jira, and Notion.
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Poland
- Work setup
- Remote
- Seniority
- Senior
- Employment
- Contract
- Experience
- 6+ years
- Category
- Creative
- Posted
Skills
Must have
- 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
- Portfolio showing 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
- Fluent English
- Comfortable working fully remote using Slack, Jira, and Notion
Nice to have
- Basic 3D skills for blockouts or exploration
- Ability to concept characters directly in 3D
- Experience influencing or supporting art direction
- Strong interest in character-driven storytelling and emotional design
Full description
Senior Character Concept Artist (Remote/Permanent)
Beffio Studio –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