Senior Character Concept Artist

About the Position

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

Beffio Studio – www.beffio.com

Job Type: Permanent / Remote

Location: European Union Countries

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. This is a senior, hands-on role within a fully remote and collaborative studio environment.

Responsibilities

• Character Design with Personality

  • Design stylized characters that communicate personality, emotion, and narrative through pose, expression, and shape language.
  • Develop characters with clear visual identity and emotional readability.
  • Use exaggeration, contrast, and stylization to support storytelling.

• Visual Storytelling & Emotional Design

  • Translate narrative context, themes, and character backstories into visual form.
  • Explore facial expressions, body language, and costume to reinforce character emotion.
  • Create characters that support player connection and immersion.

• Design Exploration & Iteration

  • Create sketches, thumbnails, and design explorations to refine character concepts.
  • Iterate on designs based on feedback while preserving emotional intent.
  • Explore variations to strengthen character appeal and clarity.

• Production-Ready Character Concepts

  • Deliver clear, readable character concepts suitable for 3D production.
  • Communicate materials, proportions, and design intent effectively.
  • Support 3D artists with visual guidance and clarification when needed.

• Collaboration & Communication

  • Work closely with Art Directors, Leads, and Producers.
  • Clearly articulate design choices and storytelling decisions.
  • Collaborate effectively in a remote team environment.

Requirements

• Experience

  • 6+ years of professional experience as a Character Concept Artist.
  • Experience working on stylized AA or AAA projects.

• Portfolio

  • Strong portfolio focused on stylized character design.
  • Clear examples of characters with personality, emotion, and storytelling depth.
  • Work demonstrating expressive poses, facial expressions, and narrative-driven design.

• Design Skills

  • Excellent understanding of shape language, silhouettes, and exaggeration.
  • Strong sense of anatomy adapted for stylization.
  • Solid grasp of costume design, color theory, and visual hierarchy.

• Software & Workflow

  • Proficiency in industry-standard 2D concept art tools.
  • Basic 3D skills for blockouts or exploration are a plus.

• Communication & Remote Work

  • Fluent English.
  • Comfortable working fully remote using Slack, Jira, and Notion.

• Bonus Skills

  • Ability to concept characters directly in 3D.
  • Experience influencing or supporting art direction.
  • Strong interest in character-driven storytelling and emotional design.

We Offer

• Stylized AA and AAA game projects with strong narrative and character focus.
• Fully remote work with core collaboration hours between 10:00 and 15:00 CET.
• Stable full-time role with flexible contract options.
• High creative ownership over character design.
• Supportive, design-driven studio culture.
• Competitive compensation and paid vacation.
• Annual team retreats.

About the Company

Beffio Studios is a co-development art studio with a deep passion for the entertainment and game development industries. Established in 2013, our studio has grown to become a trusted partner for some of the world’s most renowned game developers and entertainment publishers. At Beffio, we excel in delivering top-tier game art production services, offering a full spectrum of support from initial concept art to final implementation. Our expertise covers both realistic and stylized 3D art, art direction, technical art, and real-time VFX, ensuring that every project we undertake meets the highest industry standards.

Our team is proficient in a wide range of tools and software, including Unreal Engine, Unity3D, Nvidia Omniverse, Houdini, and the Adobe Suite, allowing us to seamlessly integrate artistic vision with cutting-edge technology. Over the years, Beffio has been recognized for its innovative approach and exceptional quality, highlighted by our Unity Award for Best Artistic Content in 2018. We have collaborated with industry giants like Nike, Square Enix, and MIT, contributing to high-profile projects that showcase our ability to deliver AAA-quality content.

Beffio Studios is committed to pushing the boundaries of what is possible in game development, creating immersive, visually stunning experiences that captivate audiences and set new benchmarks for excellence in the industry.