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Bonfire Studios · 3 months ago

Character Concept Artist (Senior/Principal)

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$175K/yr - $222K/yr

Bonfire Studios is a creative game development company focused on delivering immersive gaming experiences. They are seeking a Senior/Principal Character Concept Artist to shape the look and feel of their original IP, Arkheron, by creating captivating character designs that blend imagination with design clarity.

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Responsibilities

Creating concept art for characters, creatures, and props; from loose exploratory sketches to fully rendered designs

Developing visually striking and clear character skin concepts that strengthen the narrative and align seamlessly with the IP

Partnering with Art Directors, Artists, Animators, and Designers to ensure characters and creatures not only look compelling but function well in-game

Collaborating with 3D Artists through detailed paint-overs and feedback to refine designs and solve visual challenges

Producing well-researched mood boards and rapid iterations that inspire new themes and directions for the art team

Bringing your unique passions and perspective to the broader studio and contributing beyond your core discipline that help shape not just the look of Arkheron, but also the creative practices of the team

Qualification

Character designConcept artPhotoshop proficiencyDraftsmanshipCostume designCollaborationCommunication skillsCreativity

Required

Bring a stunning portfolio that showcases your strongest work and highlights your range as a concept artist

Have built a career creating characters, costumes, and creatures that push the limits of quality and creativity (whether in AAA games or film) leaving players and audiences with designs they remember

Demonstrate outstanding draftsmanship and artistic fundamentals, with deep knowledge of costume and fashion design across eras and cultures, a strong sense of materials, and the ability to communicate them visually

Can illustrate FX and animation through storyboards, and bring expert-level proficiency in Photoshop to your work

Hold yourself to a high quality bar, and proactively adapt to creative challenges to ensure the art always elevates the game

Thrive on collaboration, adapting your communication style (written, verbal, and visual) to meet the needs of your teammates

Actively seek and apply feedback across disciplines, staying curious about other teams' challenges and using those insights to strengthen how art supports gameplay

Embrace accountability, consistently meet deadlines, and bring a self-starting, self-managing approach that keeps you moving in step with development