Senior Concept Artist | Riyadh Studio
3 months ago
About us:
Sandsoft was formed by industry leaders from international video games publishers and local talents with the core ambition to help develop the gaming ecosystem across MENA, modernize the region and take MENA from an emerging market to a global market leader. Sandsoft has offices in Saudi Arabia, Spain, Finland and China.
Sandsoft is looking for talented individuals who share the same drive and vision.
Role Overview
We are seeking a highly experienced and passionate Senior Concept Artist who possesses a deep understanding of creating visually appealing and compelling 2D art assets for mobile games. The ideal candidate will be a creative problem solver with a proven track record of delivering high-quality concept art, illustrations, and 2D assets that enhance the overall visual appeal of mobile game titles.
Most importantly, we’re not looking for any kind of artists but Game Artists who love, live and breathe games. It’s a great opportunity to explore and push yourself as you’ll be surrounded by other Game Makers who also love games and together, you’ll work to build worlds, characters and games to be loved and enjoyed by millions of players for years to come.
Responsibilities
- Develop defining artwork that shapes the game's vision and breaks new ground.
- Contribute to the overall art direction of the game by ensuring that 2D art assets align with the game's style and aesthetic.
- Collaborate with animators and 3D artists to maintain cohesive art quality and direction.
- Conceptualize and create mesmerising concept art for a variety of mobile game assets, including characters, environments, items, and UI elements.
- Work closely with designers, product managers, and other artists to translate creative briefs and ideas into visually appealing 2D art assets.
- Utilise industry-standard 2D art software, such as Photoshop and/or Procreate, for concept art creation and illustration.
- Utilise 3D softwares to streamline 2D workflow.
- Stay up-to-date with the latest 2D/3D art trends and techniques to create cutting-edge 2D art assets for mobile games.
- Present 2D concept art and designs to stakeholders and teammates.
- Provide feedback and guidance to junior concept artists/2D artists to foster a collaborative and supportive learning environment.
- Prepare briefs and provide feedback to 2D outsource partners.
Experience
- 5+ years of experience as a concept artist/2D artist in the video game industry, with a focus on mobile games.
- Proven track record of creating high-quality concept art designs and illustrations.
- Expertise in 2D art principles, including composition, colour theory, and illustration techniques.
- Strong understanding of mobile game development processes and constraints.
- Experience in using Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate for 2D art creation.
- Knowledge with 3D art software, such as Maya, Zbrush, Blender.
- Bonus: UI visuals, Texturing, VFX sprites visuals.
- Bonus: 3D Modelling, Sculpting, Integration.
- Passion for mobile games and a deep understanding of player preferences.
- Requires submission of portfolio with relevant work experience in games
At Sandsoft, we do things differently.
Our Background. We are a new, dynamic games company based in Saudi Arabia focused on publishing, developing & investing in high quality, core mobile Free to Play and Play & Earn game experiences and studios across the world. Our seasoned team is composed of passionate game makers with vast experience in developing, publishing and leading some of the most highly successful game franchises ever released including FIFA, Candy Crush, Need for Speed, Angry Birds, World of Tanks and more. And we are backed by the resources of one of the largest, most successful and prestigious corporations in the Middle East (Ajlan &Bros).
We Value Independence. We create the best possible, small teams we call ‘Tribes’ and give them the freedom and independence to work together in pursuit of creating the highest quality games with high reliability and competition at the heart of the experience. Each Tribe has the freedom to pursue this goal as they see fit. It’s up to them to decide what is best for Sandsoft and for our players.
We Defer to Trust. We trust each other, even when we disagree. In this environment, you will work with your colleagues who will trust you to do what makes sense and give you the autonomy to do what is right for Sandsoft as only our game teams can make the decision to launch or shut down their project.
Everyone is a Game Maker. Everybody in our development team is first and foremost, a Game Maker and you will be no different. We encourage our people to use their talents where they have the most impact. We ask and give feedback proactively to inform our decisions. So while you are a master of your own discipline, you are also a key stakeholder and your role and voice is critical when it comes to concepting and designing Games.
We Live Our Company Values. We pride ourselves in hiring growth-minded people who show a motivated, collaborative, and entrepreneurial attitude, and who embrace our Core Values as the right way to develop something great together.
Sandsoft core values are:
Boldness 👩🚀 + Togetherness 🫱🏼🫲🏾 + Growth 🚀
To know more about Sandsoft, visit our website or Linkedin profile.