Concept Artist

Univrse is a Barcelona-based VR studio developing the Univrse Framework for location-based VR experiences. We are seeking a talented Concept Artist to design captivating characters, environments, and assets for our innovative VR projects. This role involves taking ideas from concept to reality, collaborating with leads, and producing attractive artwork that communicates mood and design intent effectively, while participating in brainstorming and iterating on designs.

Must Have

• Create concept art for characters, environments, and props
• Collaborate with project leads and other artists
• Produce attractive artwork that communicates mood and design intent effectively
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas and directions
• Iterate on concepts based on feedback and project requirements
• Strong portfolio showcasing concept art in character and environment design
• Excellent understanding of color, composition, and lighting
• Experience in creating artwork for games or interactive media
• Strong visual storytelling skills and ability to convey ideas effectively
• Ability to work swiftly while maintaining a high level of quality

Good to Have

• Experience working in the VR/XR industry
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Maya, Blender, etc.)
• Knowledge of game production pipelines
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• A passion for gaming, XR, and emerging technologies
• Ability to adapt to feedback and iterate designs effectively
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new techniques and approaches

Perks & Benefits

• A young, international, and dynamic work environment
• The chance to work on cutting-edge experiences
• Work with talented industry pioneers
• Opportunities to experiment with innovative technologies
• A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience
• Breakfast, fruit & snacks
• Beach volleyball on Tuesdays (during the summer)
• Creative retreat with the whole team
• Frequent cultural and leisure activities

Description

🚀 Univrse is a Barcelona-based VR studio developing Univrse Framework, a solution that revolutionizes location-based VR experiences (www.univr.se ).

Our multidisciplinary and international team combines the physical, digital, and virtual worlds to create fascinating experiences.❤️ We love to open new paths to find unconventional solutions in the field of XR technologies.

🎨 Position Overview:

We are on the lookout for a talented Concept Artist to join our vibrant team. In this creative role, you will take ideas from concept to reality, designing captivating characters, environments, and assets for our innovative projects in the VR space.

Requirements

👉 Key Responsibilities:

• Create concept art for characters, environments, and props that align with the project vision and artistic direction.
• Collaborate with project leads and other artists to refine concepts and visual storytelling.
• Produce attractive artwork that communicates mood and design intent effectively.
• Participate in brainstorming sessions to develop new ideas and directions.
• Iterate on concepts based on feedback and project requirements.

👉 Required Qualifications:

• Strong portfolio showcasing your concept art, particularly in the realms of character and environment design.
• Excellent understanding of color, composition, and lighting.
• Experience in creating artwork for games or interactive media.
• Strong visual storytelling skills and ability to convey ideas effectively.
• Ability to work swiftly while maintaining a high level of quality in your art.

👉 Additional Preferences:

• Experience working in the VR/XR industry.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (Maya, Blender, etc.) is a plus.
• Knowledge of game production pipelines.

👉 Soft Skills:

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• A passion for gaming, XR, and emerging technologies.
• Ability to adapt to feedback and iterate designs effectively.
• Curiosity and eagerness to learn new techniques and approaches.

Benefits

🚀 What do we offer?

💫 A young, international, and dynamic work environment that is constantly growing.

😎 The chance to work on cutting-edge experiences.

🎯 Work with talented people who are industry pioneers.

🤓 Opportunities to experiment with innovative technologies.

✅ A competitive salary based on knowledge and experience.

🍌🍏 Breakfast, fruit & snacks.

🏃🏽‍♀️ Beach volleyball on Tuesdays (during the summer).

🌱 Creative retreat with the whole team.

👌🏽 Frequent cultural and leisure activities.