Senior Concept Artist (3-month Contractor) (Kuala Lumpur)

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About the Position

Take ownership of visual briefs and translate ideas into clear, actionable concepts, using 3D blocking, photobashing, and AI‑assisted ideation to accelerate high‑quality concept development. Collaborate closely with the Art Director and design and narrative teams, and support cross‑discipline needs by delivering keyframes, callouts, turnarounds and paintovers. Help document visual targets and develop reference packs and guides.

Responsibilities

• Create concept art for characters, environments, props, and key moments that define the game’s visual tone.
• Take ownership of visual briefs and translate ideas into clear, actionable concepts.
• Use 3D blocking, photobashing, and AI‑assisted ideation to accelerate high‑quality concept development.
• Develop and maintain a consistent visual direction across features or levels, supporting both artistic vision and gameplay readability.
• Explore visual ideas through thumbnails, moodboards, and iteration cycles, leading to polished production‑ready concepts.
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director to ensure concept art aligns with the overall artistic vision and helps establish strong worldbuilding.
• Partner with Design and Narrative teams to ensure visual ideas are creatively inspiring, narratively grounded, and aligned with gameplay intent.
• Support cross‑discipline needs by delivering keyframes, callouts, turnarounds, and paintovers for 3D, animation, and VFX teams.
• Review and give feedback on concept art created by junior and mid‑level artists, helping elevate the overall quality bar.
• Help document visual targets and develop reference packs, guides, and documentation to align the team.
• Stay current with concept workflows, stylization trends, genre references, and tools to drive innovation in how the studio explores visual ideas.

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