Senior Character Concept Artist (Stylized Games | Character Design) Europe

Beffio

Contract type

Ongoing

Work mode

Remote

Experience

Senior · 5+ years

Job description

Senior Character Concept Artist role at Beffio, designing stylized, expressive characters for game development and co-development projects. The role is hands-on and senior, collaborating with Art Directors, 3D Character Artists, and Animators to turn creative ideas into production-ready characters.

At a glance

Employment: Employee or contractor
Work mode: Remote
Languages: English – fluent

What you'll do

Design appealing stylized characters with distinctive silhouettes, proportions, and visual identities.
Communicate character personality, emotion, background, and gameplay role through visual design.
Explore facial expressions, gestures, costumes, accessories, and color relationships that reinforce character identity.
Create characters that are instantly recognizable and engaging at different gameplay camera distances.
Balance strong stylization with clear design logic and production requirements.
Develop thumbnails, sketches, design variations, expression sheets, and detailed character concepts.
Explore multiple creative directions before refining selected designs.
Prepare clear character turnarounds, callouts, material references, and production documentation.
Collaborate with 3D Character Artists to ensure concepts translate effectively into game-ready assets.
Work with Animators to support expressive movement and character performances.
Work closely with Art Directors, Concept Leads, Character Artists, and Game Designers.
Incorporate creative feedback while preserving the original personality and intent of each design.
Contribute ideas that elevate character appeal, storytelling, and overall artistic quality.
Maintain consistent visual language across a diverse character roster.
Support the development of artistic guidelines and character quality benchmarks.

What we're looking for

5+ years of professional experience as a Character Concept Artist or related role in game development.
Experience contributing to commercially released game productions.
Exceptional portfolio demonstrating strong stylized character design and distinctive character personalities.
Excellent understanding of anatomy, shape language, silhouettes, proportions, color, and costume design.
Proven ability to communicate personality, emotion, and storytelling through visual design.
Strong skills in sketching, painting, visual exploration, and character iteration.
Experience producing clear, production-ready character concepts for 3D artists.
Strong artistic judgment and attention to the subtle details that improve character appeal.
Proficiency in Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent professional tools.
Ability to collaborate with Art Directors and multidisciplinary production teams.
Strong communication skills and fluency in English.

Nice to have

Experience with highly stylized, simplified, or pixel-inspired character aesthetics.
Experience designing creatures, enemies, and non-human characters.
Strong understanding of character expressions and animation-friendly design.
Experience with mobile game development.
Basic 3D skills for blockouts or design exploration.
Experience developing original character IPs or supporting established visual franchises.
Previous experience working in a co-development environment.

Benefits

Opportunity to design memorable characters for game development projects.
High creative ownership over character personality, appeal, and visual storytelling.
Close collaboration with experienced Art Directors, Character Artists, and Animators.
Remote-friendly international working environment.
Competitive compensation and flexible contract options.
Long-term collaboration and opportunities for professional growth.
Annual Beffio team retreats and a supportive studio culture.

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About Beffio

Key facts

Remote-friendly international working environment
Annual Beffio team retreats