Senior Concept Artist

Anchor Point Studios, a global game studio under NetEase Games, was founded by veteran game designer Paul Ehreth in October 2022. Fueled by a world-class team of developers, Anchor Point Studios is passionate about creating immersive and engaging console and PC action games. We seek to push the boundaries of entertainment in extraordinary ways, developing experiences that are both memorable and timeless.

With locations in Barcelona and Seattle, Anchor Point Studios is actively hiring developers, artists, designers, and more for office, hybrid, and remote roles.

Senior Concept Artist 

Anchor Point Studios

Barcelona based studio, full-remote options available

AAA

We are Anchor Point Studios and we’re looking for a Senior Concept Artist to help us build the future of mind-blowing video game entertainment for a new, innovative 3D action title.  As the Senior Concept Artist you will be tasked with visualizing and communicating the artistic direction of our characters. You will play a crucial role in shaping the aesthetic of our games, creating character groups that captivate players worldwide. We are not just looking for an artist; we need a collaborative visionary who can contribute innovative ideas, engage in prototyping, drive our project from the character conceptual stage to implementation, and bring our unique and compelling characters to life. Additionally:

• Create high-quality concept art that aligns with our unique art direction and design briefs for characters,weapons, costumes, environment props and gadgets.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director, vision holders, Game Designers, the Narrative department to ensure the artistic vision aligns with and enhances the game design and overall player experience.
• Establish and uphold visual guidelines and standards during the Concept production process to ensure ongoing quality and consistency.
• Help aiding the Art Director and maintain constructive feedback loops with both in-house and external Concept Artists.
• Develop and maintain a deep understanding of the game's lore and mechanics to ensure art enhances the gameplay and player experience.

About You

• A bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, or a related field.
• Experience working on AAA titles.
• Minimum of 6 years experience in a Concept Artist role within a game or entertainment studio.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating skills in concept art and a deep understanding of human anatomy/costume design, familiar with designing weapons and gadgets,  able to utilize shape, color, material, light and composition along with great rendering skills to finalize the design. 
• Exceptional line art skills, capable of quickly sketch out variants in the early stages and producing refined production line art to develop shape language and help guiding the 3D production. 
• Proficiency with industry-standard software, including Photoshop, Blender, Zbrush and other 3D modeling tools to aid with concept development.
• Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to articulate design concepts and rationales to other team members and stakeholders.
• Capability for self-directed work and taking a brief prompt and/or idea and pushing the visual boundaries to create something inspiring.
• Work well on a highly collaborative team, providing constructive feedback to help steer the efforts of developers in and outside the Art department.

Why Anchor Point Studios?
We’re drawn to who you are, not just what you do. We’re humble, passionate, and dedicated to creating something extraordinary—pushing the boundaries of entertainment to develop memorable and timeless experiences. You can expect a benefits package that rewards and recognizes your dedication. As a NetEase Games studio, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and welcoming environment and encourage applications from all backgrounds. We are adventurous, open to challenge, humble, and committed to lasting quality for our games.

We are seeking adventurous teammates who are ready to challenge themselves, eager to learn, and passionate about crafting exceptional experiences. Our studio's motto, Per Aspera, Ad Astra (through hardships, to the stars), acknowledges that our journey may be difficult, but together, we will overcome challenges and build something amazing. We aim to create action-adventure experiences that take risks and explore uncharted territory. The best things in life are hard-earned, and we confidently embrace this truth as we blaze a new trail in the gaming landscape.