Senior Concept Artist
At Moon Beast Productions, we’re expanding our talented team to pioneer the next wave of genre-defining ARPGs. We are seeking a world-class Senior Concept Artist who will be instrumental in visualizing and defining the aesthetic of our game. You will be responsible for creating detailed concept art for the production of hero characters, NPCs, monsters, and immersive game environments, as well as key art for promotional purposes.
As a key member of our Art Department, you will bring our diverse fantasy world to life. From sunlit meadows to foreboding swamps, haunted forests, and ancient cursed ruins, this role is perfect for a visionary artist who is passionate about fantasy world-building. Our team is a close-knit collective that is deeply passionate about ARPGs, and we’re excited to integrate a creative professional eager to innovate alongside us!
What you’ll do
Develop concept art for 3D production of hero characters, monsters, and diverse environments within our game’s unique fantasy setting
Produce high-quality key art for marketing and game promotion, ensuring consistency with the game’s visual and thematic goals
Collaborate with the Art Director and other team members to maintain a cohesive aesthetic across all visual elements of the game
Work with the rest of the art team to translate narrative and design concepts into game art, enhancing the depth and cohesion of the whole game
Create cohesive and thourough designs for game characters, monsters, props, and environments that serve the needs of 3D and texture artists who build the game assets
Essential hard skills
Proven track record as a Concept Artist in the gaming industry, with a robust portfolio showcasing a range of fantasy characters, costumes, monsters, and environments
Strong artistic skills, including a deep understanding of color theory, composition, and visual storytelling
Proficiency in digital painting and drawing tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio, Procreate, or similar software
Demonstrated ability to create clear model sheets with callouts, material references, and detail views
Ability to design inside the constraints of modular, procedural systems. For example, character costumes with many interchangeable elements and game environments that are procedurally generated out of many small components
Experience with Unity game engine, and Perforce (or other source control, and ability to learn Perforce). We are a small distributed team with no dedicated IT support so we’re looking for everyone to have a baseline ability with our key development applications
Essential soft skills
Comfortable and productive in a remote work environment, with excellent time-management skills and a proactive attitude
Self-motivated and committed to excellence for yourself and the game
Comfortable with iteration, finding the fun, and forging an unexplored path
Committed to collaboration, constructive feedback, and supportive teamwork
Are an earnest problem solver and a solution-bringer
Creative thinker with a keen eye for detail and passion for immersive, narrative-driven art
You’re an even better fit if you
Have a passion and love for ARPGs, fantasy characters, settings, and lore
Love various fantasy flavors including classic “D&D”, old fairy tales, and dark gothic
Excited to reinterpret historical costumes, architecture and mythological creatures
Are experienced and familiar with the particular constraints of concepting art for isometric ARPGs or similar games
What we offer
Competitive compensation and equity
Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, fully paid for the employee and their family
401(k) with 100% employer matching up to 6% of salary
11 observed holidays and unlimited vacation PTO policy
Remote-first (with the option to use the office in San Mateo, CA, and other future locations where there are multiple team members)
Diversity
Moon Beast is deeply committed to fostering a diverse environment where employees of all backgrounds can thrive in their personal and professional lives. We value and respect all qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.
We actively encourage and welcome applicants from backgrounds that are typically under-represented within the games industry. Your unique perspective and experience are valuable to us.
Working at Moon Beast
Moon Beast was formed by people with deep connections to the most foundational and influential ARPGs of the past to make even better games for current and future generations of players. There is enormous untapped potential in the ARPG genre. Our unique approach to design and development is a recipe we’ve honed over the years. It’s a mix of proven theory and gut instinct. It combines careful thinking and “throw it in and see what works.”
We plan, iterate, refine, and lean into what’s fun. We listen to the community, watch the players, and strive to give them even better than they hope for.
We love what we do, and there’s nothing we’d rather be doing. Our collective has found and will continue to find each other because of our passion for the work and creativity it takes to make world-class ARPGs.
We are committed to remote-first work (within 3 timezones of PST) and also provide the option to co-work in regions with multiple team members. Currently, we have a small office in San Mateo, CA, for folks living in the Bay Area.