Character Artist
We are looking for: A strong concept artist and illustrator who can bring our games to life with beautiful character artwork. We offer creative independence and the ability to learn and grow your skills by working on a game’s aesthetic elements from start to end. We want someone with a strong creative eye and the ability to do hands-on art and design work. If you are a good fit, we’ll give you a great package as well as ESOPs.
Responsibilities/ Domain: As a Character Artist, you will create stunning concept art for the game’s characters and then illustrate them in detail. You must have a strong visual sense for creating and executing on highquality concepts and artwork. You will work directly with our Creative Director.
We need you to:
Create quick and detailed drawings and paintings of characters, but also environments, buildings, vehicles and props on occasion (including creation of thumbnails)
Use traditional and technological approaches to create designs in 2D and 3D through drawing and painting • Efficiently interpret briefs
Research topics and information for points of reference and ideas to use in your designs
Meet pre-determined deadlines and provide updates to your supervisor
Requirements:
A creative eye and artistic vision – we are looking first and foremost for an artist
Ability to prototype using Adobe Suite or equivalent digital tools
A passion for gaming
Bonus qualifications:
Experience with a semi-realist art style
Worked previously in a fast-paced startup environment
The Location: With current circumstances, we are all working remotely for the next few months. However, we will eventually want you to be based in Bangalore.
Why Should You Apply?
Bring your own creative vision to life and have your work seen and enjoyed by millions of users
Work on core games of global quality – games with depth, balance and e-sports potential
Truly test and grow your skills by wearing multiple cross-functional hats
Be part of a humble, passionate, and caring team
A lot of freedom and creative license while being compensated fairly
A chance to grow into a leadership role at a fast-growing indie studio
To apply, please email hello@studiosirah.com with the subject line "Applied for {Job Title} - First Name Last Name".
Include a link to your portfolio in the first line, and your resume in the body of the email. In your note, please also provide brief responses to the following queries:
What character are you most proud of?
Describe a major iteration on a character you made at your supervisor's request.
Walk us through the concept design for an entirely new character you designed for a game.
Note: As part of the selection process, we may ask you for a paid art test