Concept Artist

Longdue Games

Concept Artist defining the artistic vision for Longdue’s first narrative-driven RPG. Collaborating with the creative team to craft compelling characters and environments.

Posted 5/29/2026full-timeRemote • 🇿🇦 South AfricaMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collaborate with the Art Director: Work closely to ensure the visual direction aligns with the game’s narrative and artistic goals.
Create Concept Art: Develop character, environment, and prop concepts that define the visual identity of the game.
Capture Mood and Emotion: Produce mood boards, key art, and sketches that reflect the psychological depth and atmosphere of our RPG.
Support World-Building: Translate the game’s themes into vivid visuals that enhance storytelling and player immersion.
Iterate and Refine Designs: Explore multiple ideas and incorporate feedback to improve the quality and impact of your work.
Work Across Disciplines: Partner with other teams to ensure concepts are effectively translated into in-game assets.
Contribute to Team Discussions: Participate in creative meetings, offering ideas and insights to push the artistic vision further.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in Concept Art: Proven experience creating concept art in the gaming or entertainment industry, preferably for RPGs or narrative-heavy titles.
Versatile Portfolio: A strong portfolio showcasing designs for characters, environments, and props, with a focus on storytelling and emotional depth.
Artistic Adaptability: Flexibility to create concepts that could support both 2D and 3D production pipelines.
Creative Problem-Solving: Ability to translate abstract ideas into concrete visual designs.
Collaboration Skills: Comfortable working in a team, sharing and receiving feedback, and iterating on ideas.
Passion for Storytelling: A strong appreciation for narrative-driven games and the role art plays in creating immersive experiences.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Equity & Ownership
Remote & Flexible Work

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Hard Skills & Tools

concept artcharacter designenvironment designprop designmood boardskey artsketching2D production3D productionvisual storytelling

Soft Skills

collaborationcreative problem-solvingartistic adaptabilityfeedback incorporationteam discussionspassion for storytelling