Senior Character Concept Artist

2 Months ago • 5 Years + • Character Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Senior Character Concept Artist at DECK 13 Interactive, your main responsibilities include creating compelling character and creature concepts, bringing life and logic to character designs, and collaborating with other creative disciplines. You will work closely with the Art Director and Lead Character Artist to establish visual guidelines and art briefs, manage task progression and timelines, and contribute to a positive feedback culture. The role also involves mentoring junior artists. The ideal candidate will have excellent 2D drawing skills, a comprehensive portfolio, 5 years of experience as a concept artist with a focus on character art, and experience in at least one or two shipped AAA or AA titles.
Must have:
  • Excellent 2D drawing skills with strong grasp of composition, color, gesture, and lighting.
  • Portfolio showcasing fully rendered and stylized characters with concept sketches.
  • 5 years experience as a Concept Artist with focus on character art.
  • Experience in at least 1-2 shipped AAA or AA titles as a Concept Artist.
  • Advanced knowledge of Photoshop (or other 2D drawing software).
Good to have:
  • Knowledge of Zbrush (or other 3D sculpting software).
Perks:
  • Modern office in Frankfurt, Germany.
  • Free language courses.
  • Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships.
  • Monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket.
  • Tax-free Probonio vouchers.
  • Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom).
  • Opportunities for career growth and a yearly learning & development budget.
  • 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off.

Job Details

Our Story:

At DECK 13 Interactive, we’re more than just a game development studio—we’re a diverse, passionate community of creators dedicated to crafting unforgettable gaming experiences. Since our founding in 2001, in the heart of Frankfurt, Germany, we’ve been pushing the boundaries of what’s possible in PC and console games. Now part of the PulluP Entertainment group, our team of around 100 talented professionals continues to shape the future of gaming.
We’re the minds behind titles like Lords of the Fallen, The Surge series, and Atlas Fallen, known for their rich worlds and immersive gameplay. But we believe the best games are still ahead of us, and that’s where you come in.


To continue our success story, we are now looking for you to join our team as our new Senior Character Concept Artist (f/m/x). 

Your Quest:

  • Passion for creating compelling characters and creatures concepts that hit the heart of our project's visual style.
  • Be excited to deep dive into design in its all forms, bringing life and logic to the characters you create.
  • Live for the ideation and brainstorming phase - collaborating and communicating regularly with a wide range of creative disciplines.
  • Work closely with the Art Director and Lead Character Artist to establish visual guidelines, style documentation as well as art briefs for externals.
  • Have an eye for your task progression and timeline, dependencies and connected risks and be an asset to your Team as well as the Production Team
  • Be an active part of a positive and constructive feedback culture, as well as welcoming artistic feedback from leads and colleagues.
  • Be open to taking a mentoring position, supporting the growth of junior artists with the Character department.

Your Toolkit:

  • Excellent 2D drawing skills with a strong grasp of composition, color theory, gesture, lighting, anatomy and form.
  • A comprehensive portfolio showcases a variety of not only fully rendered photorealistic and stylised characters but the road to your finished concept (sketches, designs, etc).
  • 5 years experience as a Concept Artist with a focus on character art.
  • At least 1 - 2 shipped AAA or AA titles as a Concept Artist (or relative experience).
  • Advanced knowledge of Photoshop (or other 2D drawing software).
  • Bonus; Knowledge of Zbrush (or other 3D sculpting software).

Power-Ups You Receive:

At DECK 13 Interactive, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We believe in creating an environment where you feel valued, supported, and empowered to do your best work. Here’s what we offer to make that happen:

  • A modern, centrally located office in Frankfurt, Germany (near Messe)
  • Free language courses to help you expand your skills
  • Monthly allowances for remote working and gym memberships
  • A monthly allowance for the Deutschlandticket to ease your commute
  • Tax-free Probonio vouchers available every month
  • Free access to an online mental health platform (Bloom) to support your well-being
  • Opportunities for career growth with a yearly learning & development budget
  • 28 days of paid vacation, plus the 24th and 31st of December off

Our Commitment to Inclusivity:

DECK 13 Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of gender, race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, age, disability, or any other characteristic that makes you unique.
We believe that diverse teams create the best games, and we’re dedicated to building a workplace where everyone can thrive.

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