Senior Character Concept Artist

Shapefarm

Tokyo, Japan
On-site
Stylised character design expertise
Production-ready concept art deliverables
Advanced proficiency in photoshop and procreate
Join our Tokyo team at Shapefarm, where art, technology, and storytelling collide to build games that connect players around the world

Job Summary

  • Join our Tokyo team at Shapefarm, where art, technology, and storytelling collide to build games that connect players around the world.
  • This senior-level role involves artistic leadership, cross-cultural collaboration, and translating high-level creative direction into production-ready concept designs.
  • We support accessibility in our recruitment process and foster a humble, responsible, and problem-solving team culture.

Matching Summary

Join our Tokyo team at Shapefarm, where art, technology, and storytelling collide to build games that connect players around the world.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Stylised character design expertise
  • Production-ready concept art deliverables
  • Advanced proficiency in Photoshop and Procreate
  • Cross-disciplinary team collaboration
  • Strong silhouette and costume design
  • Anime-inspired visual development

Nice-to-have

  • Experience with Japanese studios
  • Knowledge of 3D character pipelines
  • Bilingual English and Japanese communication
  • Adapt style between retro and modern
  • Narrative-driven character development
  • Mentoring junior artists

Key Requirements

  • 5+ years professional experience in game development or animation
  • Deep understanding of 1980s anime aesthetics
  • Exceptional draftsmanship and anatomy skills
  • Experience preparing production-ready character turnarounds
  • Bachelor's degree or 10 years experience for Japanese visa

Work Rights

Bachelor's degree or 10 years experience required for Japanese visa

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