Senior Concept Artist

1 Month ago • 5 Years + • Concept Art • $45,000 PA - $60,000 PA

Job Summary

Job Description

Pocket Worlds seeks a Senior Concept Artist to create engaging visual elements for its Highrise platform. Responsibilities include collaborating with the Art Director on visual direction, creating high-quality concept art (characters, clothing, environments, props), developing mood boards and style guides, partnering with 2D/3D artists, contributing to brainstorming sessions, providing feedback, and mentoring teammates. The ideal candidate has 5+ years' experience in concept art for mobile/console games (live game experience preferred), exceptional illustration skills, and proficiency in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator. The role involves creating detailed sketches, renderings, coordinating with external vendors, and utilizing tools like Jira.
Must have:
  • 5+ years concept art experience (mobile/console games)
  • Exceptional illustration skills
  • Proficient in Adobe Photoshop/Illustrator
  • Collaboration skills
  • Fashion-forward design sense
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with 3D tools (ZBrush, Blender)
  • UI/UX mockup creation
  • Motion graphics/animation skills
  • Knowledge of mobile game trends (female demographic)
Perks:
  • Competitive Compensation
  • Meaningful equity
  • Equipment allowance
  • Healthcare, 401k (US only)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Education/Training stipend

Job Details

About Pocket Worlds:

Welcome to Pocket Worlds! Our mission is to connect the world through shared experiences, and our work shapes the future of social virtual worlds.

Here’s why we’re one of the most exciting places to continue your career:

  • Featured as one of the most innovative companies in the world by Fast Company.

  • Silicon Valley startup culture, with serial startup founders out of Y Combinator.

  • An elite team of seasoned veterans from some of the best companies in the world.

  • Tackling a mission at a world-changing scale—solving big problems, not local wins.

  • Profitable business with strong foundations and a dedicated, established user base.

About the Role

We are seeking a talented and experienced Concept Artist to expand and develop the visual elements for our flagship platform, Highrise. In this role, you will be responsible for creating engaging and trend-forward concept artwork that resonates with our audience, while working closely with our Art Director, 2D artists, and cross-functional teams. You will be responsible for delivering mood boards and references, loose concepts and rendered designs for characters, clothing and accessories.

The ideal candidate will bring a passion for dynamic world-building and an affinity for fashion-forward design. You understand how to capture an audience’s imagination through concept art that aligns with both gameplay needs and brand identity. If you’re excited about pushing creative boundaries in a live game environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Compensation (level determined during interview process):

  • Senior Concept Artist: $3,750.00 USD per month

  • Lead Concept Artist: $5,000.00 USD per month

Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the Art Director to define the visual direction and style for features, events, and seasonal content.

  • Create high-quality concept art for characters, clothing, environments, and props, emphasizing a fashion-forward aesthetic.

  • Develop mood boards, style guides, and concept sheets to ensure cohesive design communication.

  • Partner with 2D artists, 3D modelers, and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure accurate production of concepts.

  • Contribute to brainstorming sessions, offering artistic solutions and creative input.

  • Provide constructive feedback, mentor teammates as needed, and foster a collaborative team culture.

  • Produce detailed sketches, renderings, and color studies to guide final art asset production.

  • Coordinate with external vendors or outsourcing studios to maintain standards and timelines.

  • Review, refine, and iterate on assets based on player feedback and stakeholder requests.

  • Advocate for process improvements to enhance the concept pipeline's speed and quality.

  • Utilize tools like Jira to prioritize tasks, track production, and meet deadlines.

  • Communicate project status, potential obstacles, and solutions clearly and proactively.

Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).

  • 5+ years of experience in concept art for mobile or console games, ideally on a live game team.

  • B2+ English language proficiency required.

  • Exceptional illustration skills with a strong portfolio showcasing character and environment design, as well as a demonstrable sense of style that resonates with female audiences.

  • Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator (knowledge of Procreate or similar tools is a plus).

  • Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and adapt concepts to different creative directions.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to share ideas and present work across disciplines.

  • Self-direction, proactive problem-solving, and a desire to continually raise the quality bar for our product.

Bonuses:

  • Familiarity with 3D tools (e.g., ZBrush or Blender) 

  • Experience creating UI/UX mockups, graphic design assets or marketing art for mobile games.

  • Motion graphics or animation skills (Adobe After Effects)

  • Knowledge of mobile game trends targeted at a female demographic.

Why work with us:

  • Impact from Day One – You’ll have real responsibility and ownership.

  • Join a Small, Elite Team – Work closely with top talent in a high-impact environment.

  • Fast-Paced & Fun – We’re building something exciting, and every day is different.

  • Great People – Work with ambitious, talented individuals who move fast and innovate.

Benefits (Full-Time Employees):

  • Competitive Compensation

  • Meaningful equity - we’re here to do amazing work, and we share in our wins together.

  • Equipment allowance - choose what you need to work at your best.

  • Healthcare, 401k (US only)

  • Unlimited PTO.

  • Education/Training stipend - we've set aside a budget for every employee to continue to learn and grow their skills.


Any communications from Pocket Worlds will only come from an @pocketworlds.com or @everskies.com domain. If you receive any communications, offers, etc. from any other domain, it is likely a scam.

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About The Company

We're the creators of Highrise, now featured in the iOS App Store with 50 million users and rapidly growing. We're building bleeding-edge technology for developers and amateurs to create immersive experiences and worlds inside our virtual universe.


We believe that the future of virtual worlds is bright, and we're excited to be at the forefront of this industry. As we continue to grow and expand our platform, we're looking for talented individuals to join us on this journey of innovation and creativity. If you're passionate about building the platform to power virtual experiences that bring people together and push the boundaries of what's possible, we want you on our team!

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