Job Description

Contract Concept Artist (2-Month Contract)
Company: Ironroot Games
Project: Unannounced Title
Location: Remote
Contract Length: Approximately 2 months
Start: ASAP

About Ironroot Games
Ironroot Games is an independent game studio founded by veteran AAA developers (ZeniMax Online Studios, Naughty Dog, and others). Our current project is a third-person action-adventure set in a sci-fi world. The game blends precision combat, atmospheric exploration, and a strong narrative focus on renewal and balance.
We are looking for a contract Concept Artist to help explore and refine the visual identity of the world during an early development phase.

Role Overview
We are seeking a talented Concept Artist to collaborate with our creative and art direction team during a short exploratory phase of development. This role will focus on visual development and style exploration rather than production asset creation.
The artist will help define the visual language of the world, characters, and environments through sketches, studies, and polished key concepts.

Responsibilities

visual tone and art direction

exploratory sketches and iterations

overall art style

mood boards, shape language studies, and visual explorations

polished key concepts
- Participate in feedback sessions and iterate on concepts quickly

Qualifications

concept art for games, film, or animation
- Ability to explore multiple visual directions quickly

composition, lighting, color, and shape design

characters, creatures, environments, or worldbuilding elements
- Strong communication and collaboration skills in a remote environment

Nice to Have

action or adventure games

solarpunk, sci-fi, fantasy, or stylized realism
- Experience developing visual style guides or art bibles
- Professional game industry experience

Contract Details

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How to Apply
Please send the following:
- Portfolio or ArtStation link
- Short introduction and availability
- Day rate or contract rate (optional)