Character Concept Artist (Contract)

We're looking for a Senior Outsourcing Character Concept Artist (Contract) to help bring their new title to life!

In this role, you will work closely with the Outsourcing Art Team to review character concept art assets from external partners, provide feedback to ensure alignment with our artistic vision and quality standards, and make appropriate edits to prepare files for integration.

The ideal candidate has a strong artistic eye, exceptional attention to detail, and a solid understanding of character design and modern game art pipelines. They are an effective communicator who is passionate about game art and thrives in a collaborative environment, working closely with both external partners and internal art teams.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Translate design briefs into clear, actionable vendor art briefs, providing strong visual references, callouts, and supporting materials to align internal and external teams on creative direction and practical requirements.
• Maintain a strong understanding of cross-disciplinary technical requirements and constraints, guiding vendors toward creative solutions that work within those parameters.
• Provide clear, actionable art feedback that supports the established art direction, character design goals, and story/lore while allowing vendors room for creativity.
• Prioritize feedback effectively, distinguishing critical or essential changes from subjective preferences, particularly when incorporating input from multiple teams and stakeholders.
• Remain mindful of deadlines and project scope, making thoughtful decisions about which feedback to prioritize based on available time and resources.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with external vendors, particularly when navigating language or cultural differences. Simplify and clarify direction without losing important artistic or technical details.
• Communicate professionally and promptly with internal teams, helping bridge gaps between disciplines, stakeholders, and external partners to ensure expectations and decisions remain aligned.
• Manage multiple projects and ongoing conversations simultaneously while tracking key feedback, decisions, priorities, and follow-ups.
• Proactively support vendors by creating templates, preparing proxy files, gathering references, and providing other materials that help streamline their work.
• Maintain organized asset files and documentation, ensuring briefs, references, feedback, source materials, and vendor deliverables are accurate, up to date, and easy for others to access and navigate.

WHAT WE'RE LOOKING FOR

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Game Art, Illustration, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• 5+ years of professional experience in game development pipelines.
• Experience reviewing concept art, providing actionable feedback, and collaborating with external art vendors or internal art teams.
• A discerning eye for art quality, with strong attention to detail and the ability to identify inconsistencies.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong written, verbal, and visual communication skills.
• Highly organized, with the ability to follow established processes and instructions.
• Self-motivated and collaborative, with a positive attitude and strong team-oriented mindset.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals, including anatomy, form, proportion, color, and composition.
• Strong concept art background and/or strong 2D skills in character, creature and environment art.