Fat Bear Games is seeking a skilled illustrator/concept artist to help create assets and direction for our upcoming game prototype. The ideal candidate would love the idea of defining the artistic direction that matches a worn-torn cassette futurism galaxy. They would have experience prototyping models for fictional species, be able to create vast environmental vistas that convey a sense of bewilderment and emotion, and create clean character models that ooze different personalities.

Responsibilities

• Assist in defining the art direction for the game based on the prompt of a war-torn cassette futurism galaxy
• Concept and create two Main Character renders that can scale with various resolutions and be used as dialogue sprites/avatars
• Concept and create ten NPCs renders that can scale with various resolutions and be used as dialogue sprites/avatars
• Create key game art illustration to be used for the demo’s main menu
• Concept ten different alien species look and feel to be used as the basis for potential species in the game
• Create four different finished environmental illustrations which will provide context to scenes that are delivered during the demo
• Participate in weekly check-ins with the team during EST/EDT hours to deliver progress updates with the team

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience creating concept art and illustrations for video games or other media
• A strong portfolio demonstrating proficiency in developing sci-fi themed work
• Interest in creating a wide range of concept and illustration types including characters, creatures, environments, props, vehicles, etc
• Ability to effectively express visual ideas quickly and iterate based on feedback
• Competency developing concept art at various levels of fidelity and detail including sketches, color studies, silhouette studies and highly polished key art
• Highly self-directed and self-motivated with strong verbal and written English communication skills
• Experience working in small passionate teams

Bonus

• Experience using 3D modeling tools as part of the concept pipeline
• Experience in UI/UX design
• Experience implementing art in Unity

The Compensation

This is a remote contract position available anywhere in the world with an estimated budget of $4,000 - 6,000 USD paid via PayPal based on milestone delivery.

Our intention is to convert all of our roles to full-time project contracts + profit sharing once funding is secured.

Don’t meet every single requirement? 

If you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description or the compensation doesn’t quite meet your needs, we encourage you to apply, anyway! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.

To Apply

Please send an email with your resume, link to your portfolio, and your requested compensation for the role. Include your full name and 2D Illustrator/Concept Artist Application in the subject line. For example: “Michelle Bennett - 2D Illustrator/Concept Artist Application”. If you’d like to highlight any sci-fi work you’re particularly proud of, we’d love to see it!

EEOC statement

Fat Bear Games provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type.