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

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:

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Create characters that feel alive, expressive, and story-driven

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Focus on personality, emotion, and visual storytelling as core design pillars

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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

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Design stylized characters that communicate personality, emotion, and narrative through pose, expression, and shape language

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Develop characters with clear visual identity and emotional readability

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Use exaggeration, contrast, and stylization to support storytelling

Visual Storytelling & Emotional Design

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Translate narrative context, themes, and character backstories into visual form

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Explore facial expressions, body language, and costume to reinforce character emotion

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Create characters that support player connection and immersion

Design Exploration & Iteration

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Create sketches, thumbnails, and design explorations to refine character concepts

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Iterate on designs based on feedback while preserving emotional intent

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Explore variations to strengthen character appeal and clarity

Production-Ready Character Concepts

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Deliver clear, readable character concepts suitable for 3D production

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Communicate materials, proportions, and design intent effectively

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Support 3D artists with visual guidance and clarification when needed

Collaboration & Communication

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Work closely with Art Directors, Leads, and Producers

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Clearly articulate design choices and storytelling decisions

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Collaborate effectively in a remote team environment

Requirements

Experience

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6+ years of professional experience as a Character Concept Artist

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Experience working on stylized AA or AAA projects

Portfolio

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Strong portfolio focused on stylized character design

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Clear examples of characters with personality, emotion, and storytelling depth

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Work demonstrating expressive poses, facial expressions, and narrative-driven design

Design Skills

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Excellent understanding of shape language, silhouettes, and exaggeration

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Strong sense of anatomy adapted for stylization

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Solid grasp of costume design, color theory, and visual hierarchy

Software & Workflow

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Proficiency in industry-standard 2D concept art tools

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Basic 3D skills for blockouts or exploration are a plus

Communication & Remote Work

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Fluent English

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Comfortable working fully remote using Slack, Jira, and Notion

Bonus Skills

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Ability to concept characters directly in 3D

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Experience influencing or supporting art direction

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Strong interest in character-driven storytelling and emotional design

What We Offer

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Stylized AA and AAA game projects with strong narrative and character focus

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Fully remote work with core collaboration hours between 10:00 and 15:00 CET

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Stable full-time role with flexible contract options

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High creative ownership over character design

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Supportive, design-driven studio culture

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Competitive compensation and paid vacation

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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.

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