Concept Artist

4 Weeks ago • 10 Years + • Concept Art

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Job Description

FromSoftware is seeking a Concept Artist to create 2D images for environments, objects, and characters, adhering to the core game concept. Responsibilities include designing various in-game imagery, potentially storyboarding and video editing depending on skillset. Candidates should have experience as a Concept Artist, demonstrating proficiency in drawing environments and designing game world settings. A university graduation certificate or 10 years of relevant work experience (including art/graphic design schooling) is required. Employment is either as a regular employee (with a 3-month probationary period and benefits) or an independent contractor. The location is FromSoftware's head office in Kita-Shinjuku, Tokyo. Salary varies based on experience, with regular employees starting at ¥260,000+/month and contractors at ¥400,000+/month.

Must have:

Concept art experience
Environment/scenery drawing
Game world design
Understanding core concepts
10 years experience or degree

Good to have:

Storyboarding
Video editing

Perks:

Twice yearly bonus (employees)
Flexible work hours (around 8 hours)
Weekends off
National holidays
Summer vacation
New Year's vacation
Paid vacation (employees)

Responsibilities
- Follow the core game concept in order to create 2D images for environments, objects, and characters
- Create various designs for in-game imagery
* The following depends on skillset and/or preference:
- Storyboarding
- Video editing
Qualifications
- Experience as a Concept Artist (able to draw environments/scenery, and design the game world setting based on an understanding of the core concept)
- Either a graduation certificate from university (graduate school), or 10 years work experience relating to art or graphic design.
  
  (Any period of time studying art or graphic design at school may be included under work experience.)
- Applications are welcome from those with concept art experience.
- Please check here for previous development examples:
Type of Employment

Regular employee (with a 3 month probationary period) or independent contractor.

We will offer suggestions about the employment type after considering your skills and application.
Work Location

FromSoftware head office (Kita-Shinjuku 2-chome, Shinjuku-ku)
Salary
Regular employee

260,000+ yen/month (fixed)

(Determined based on experience and/or skills)
- Website updated in November 2022 to reflect adjustments to base salary from October 2022
[Bonus] Twice a year

Independent contractor

400,000+ yen/month (fixed)

(Determined based on experience and/or skills)

[Bonus] None
Holidays

Regular employee

Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays, summer vacation, New Year's vacation, special leave for marriages and funerals, paid vacation

Independent contractor

Weekends (Saturday and Sunday), national holidays

Other days off can be taken after consulting the appropriate staff
Office Hours

Flexible work hours around 8 hours from 10 am