Role Overview
We’re looking for a 2D Concept Artist with a strong sense of mood, style, and narrative-driven design to help visualize the video game world of Mawforged. From character silhouettes to environmental mood pieces, you'll be at the core of visual development, helping bring haunting beauty and epic scale to life.
Responsibilities
1. Create high-quality concept art for characters, creatures, environments, props, and key story moments
2. Work closely with the Art Director and Creative Director to establish tone, mood, and visual storytelling
3. Translate written lore and gameplay ideas into powerful visual narratives
4. Produce detailed illustrations and paint-overs for 3D artists and level designers
5. Contribute to visual world building and maintain consistency across the game’s artistic vision
6. Develop and maintain concept libraries, references, and visual documentation
Requirements
1. Strong portfolio showcasing concept art for dark fantasy or similarly stylized themes
2. Proficiency in digital painting tools such as Photoshop, Procreate, or Clip Studio Paint
3. Solid understanding of anatomy, perspective, lighting, and composition
4. Ability to work with both rough ideation sketches and polished key art
5. Excellent communication and collaborative skills
6. Passion for storytelling through visuals and a love for gritty, atmospheric fantasy
Bonus Points
1. Experience working on games or with game pipelines
2. 3D blocking or kitbashing experience for faster ideation
3. Knowledge of medieval design, mythological references, or gothic architecture
4. Experience with storyboard creation or cinematic concepts
What We Offer
1. A central creative role in shaping a dark, immersive world
2. Flexibility to work remotely
3. A supportive and passionate team focused on quality and originality
4. Revenue share or equity options depending on involvement and commitment
5. A dark fantasy IP with deep lore and visual ambition
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