2D Concept Artist Internship

Why Choose HOPE (Humanitarian Operations)?  

Every employer looks for candidates with experience, and now more than ever the experience must be up to date. What is going to set you apart from the hundreds of other job applicants that apply alongside you? Have you worked on something that is going to drop jaws?  

At HOPE we offer the most valuable, differentiating experience available to those looking to begin or advance their chosen careers. We either hire our team members or celebrate the day they get their opportunity to do exactly what they studied for and to excel at what they have experience in doing with us.  

Those members of our team that have left to take up employment elsewhere have taken up positions of relative seniority. We help create leaders, as long as you are prepared to work for that goal.  

Experience comes in all shapes and sizes, but none like the experience HOPE will offer you. Everything we do uses next generation technology and applications. The work you will be doing is admiral and will allow you to gain a degree of respect from your potential recruitment officer because you will be working on something of charitable necessity. During potential job interviews you will be able to demonstrate your ability by showing published work created as part of a team. This is real experience that will set you apart!  

Our Requirement  

We are looking for creative individuals that can produce beauty as; illustrators, concept artists and graphic designers. You will be working on Concept Art packages and game creatives designed to appeal to children. 

We are looking for adaptability, versatility and people who can work to deadlines. Most important of all is we are looking for creativity. What we are going to help teach you is that possessing creativity is one thing but have you learned to direct it and work to a brief. 

You must be based in Edinburgh or able to come to our office located in Edinburgh as this is an office-based position, we do offer flexibility on the no. of days to work in office. 

We have a close knit 2D Art team who work across a number of platforms giving everyone the opportunity to build a very diverse portfolio. 

Skills Required 

Please do not apply for specific experience levels as we place you accordingly once we evaluate you. We do not believe that experience is gained over time, we believe that your exposure and talent dictate this.  

Basic  

• A strong portfolio supporting your talent.  
• Attention to detail, adaptability, and receptiveness to feedback and direction.  

Intermediate  

• Help create and maintain art style guides  
• Create a wide variety of concept designs ranging from characters, environments, props 
• Ability to work independently or with a team  
• Good communication skills.  
• Ability to work within specific styles, including a style set by another artist or art director 

Advanced  

• Strong understanding of asset creation from start to finish 
• A strong ability to think in 3D 

Responsibilities  

Junior Concept Artist  

• Provide in depth research, reference material, and develop conceptual ideas 
• Conceptualize and design game environments 
• Conceptualize and design UI 

Concept Artist  

• Help create and maintain art style guides  
• Create a wide variety of concept designs ranging from characters, environments, props 
• Concept an array of environmental assets, structures, and characters designed to read well on mobile devices 

Lead Concept Artist  

• Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to create concepts that not only take technology and mobile design requirements into consideration but help to advance them 
• Work closely with the Art Director and Production Artists to create a cast of highly believable characters and immersive game environments 

About HOPE  

Humanitarian Operations (HOPE), was established in 2004 and is dedicated to eradicating educational inequality. Every child in the world should have equal opportunity to become numerate and have the ability to read and type, regardless of their background or nationality, and without prejudice.   

This should be done using the latest entertainment technology, thus enabling each lesson to come to life and envelop children, globally for free for those who cannot contribute financially.  

We are rapidly growing our team and we are looking for like-minded individuals to bring their skills to push our mission forward. We value teamwork, honesty, and flexibility in the workplace, and create an environment for everyone to flourish.     

What is it like to work at HOPE?       

At Humanitarian Operations, we do things a little differently. We are done with corporate hierarchies and work in an agile, start-up, fashion. We celebrate everyone’s individuality and ideas as exactly what they are: valuable!   

The work culture at HOPE is collaborative and relaxed. We encourage feedback and support each other to solve problems–always striving to be the best we can be. We are driven by a passion for quality and delivering outstanding products.      

We don’t believe in micro-management; we believe in supporting everyone to reach their best potential and practise using the most efficient and innovative solutions. HOPE is not just a place of work. It is a place of growth, learning, and development. We are co-creating a new world and having fun whilst doing it. We want to challenge everyone in positive and creative ways every day so we can all evolve together.  

What We Give You in Return   

We are looking to employ the Directors and Managers of tomorrow. We are also aware that everyone will seek to work for multiple companies during their career. In light of this we offer you the chance to be self-reliant, to have a portfolio of experience to not just open the door for your next job opportunity but to get you hired.