2D Concept Artist (Environment&Props)

Volmi — A Virtuos Studio is a Ukrainian company, part of the global game development company Virtuos, specializing in creating art for games. We cooperate with the gaming industry’s leaders and participate in creating world-class projects.

We invite a 2D Concept Artist (Environment&Props) to join our dream team and conquer new heights with us!

What are you working on?

• Platforms: PC

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Create environment concept, mood painting and prop design and turnarounds to guide the Production team.

• Collaborate with writers and designers to ensure the environment effectively embody the game storyline.

• Provide multiple design options and iterations based on team feedback, demonstrating flexibility and creativity within design constraints.

• Create mood boards and color palettes to establish the environment visual style, mood, atmosphere.

• Be updated abreast of trends in environment design across games, films, and animation, incorporating innovative techniques and styles into your work.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• 3+ years experience as a concept artist in the gaming, animation, or film industry.

• Advanced portfolio demonstrating a variety of Environment and Props designs, from initial concepts to finalized illustrations.

• Proficient in illustration and storytelling and demonstrates a strong eye for perspective, color, lighting, mood and composition.

• Sharp sense of form, shape, silhouette, scale and surface materials.

• Proficiency with digital art tools and software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and other relevant applications.

• Good understanding of Architecture design.

• Ability to adapt to different artistic styles and to work within specified style guides.

• Strong communication and organizational skills.

• Knowledge of game development pipelines, and technical constraints related to art asset.

• Intermediate+ level in English.

Will be a plus:

• Traditional art degree.

• 3D modeling skills.

• VR 3d concepting.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Opportunity to work on world-class game projects.

• Career and professional growth.

• 20 working days of paid vacation and 10 paid sick days.

• Flexible working hours.

• Remote work or from a stunning office in the center of Kyiv.

• Friendly and inspiring atmosphere in the team.