Senior Environment Concept Artist (Stylized Focus)
Long term contract
We are seeking a visionary Senior Environment Concept Artist to bring stylized and visually striking worlds to life. This role focuses on creating bold, dynamic environment concepts, keyframe illustrations, and visual development pieces that push creative boundaries and evoke compelling storytelling. The ideal candidate will draw inspiration from groundbreaking art styles like Spider-Verse, Love, Death & Robots, and Arcane while contributing to the unique worlds we build with our partners.
Key Responsibilities:
Create visually stunning environment concepts that capture the essence of stylized and cinematic worlds.
Design immersive worlds, focusing on storytelling, mood, and a strong sense of place.
Develop keyframe illustrations to showcase critical story moments and gameplay experiences.
Collaborate with art directors, worldbuilders, and 3D artists to ensure the vision is cohesive and achievable in production.
Generate visual development materials such as mood boards, color keys, and exploration sketches to inspire the team and refine ideas.
Balance creative innovation with project goals, timelines, and technical constraints.
Maintain a strong understanding of lighting, composition, and stylized rendering techniques.
Push the artistic quality bar by contributing new ideas, techniques, and approaches to visual storytelling.
Qualifications:
Proven experience as a Concept Artist, preferably with a focus on stylized environments.
A strong portfolio showcasing stylized world-building, keyframe creation, and visual development.
Experience working with 3D tools for blockouts or paint-overs (e.g., Blender, Maya, or Unreal Engine).
Exceptional skills in composition, color theory, lighting, and perspective.
Experience working in diverse styles, with a focus on bold, unique aesthetics inspired by Spider-Verse, Arcane, and Love, Death & Robots.
Proficiency in industry-standard software such as Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent digital tools.
A solid understanding of storytelling through environmental design and how it supports gameplay and narrative.
Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across disciplines.
Why Join Dardo Studios?
Work alongside a passionate team of artists and creators who love pushing creative boundaries.
Collaborate on exciting and diverse projects for globally recognized studios.
Be part of a studio that values innovation, quality, and the art of visual storytelling.
If you have a passion for creating imaginative, stylized worlds and thrive in a collaborative environment, we’d love to see what you can bring to the Dardo Studios team. Apply now and help us craft unforgettable worlds!
