Shanghai – onsite – full-time, permanent
We are looking for a passionate and experienced concept artist to join our Shanghai Studio. Your focus will be on developing new concepts for the Project R.I.S.E with Clash IP. The primary responsibility in this role will be creating concept art for both new enemies and heroes skins.
At Supercell, small teams that find a way to work well together have the potential to create memorable games. It’s important that each team member takes pride in their work and understands the importance of taking responsibility to deliver quality and fun to players. As a Supercell concept artist, you'll collaborate closely with designers and other artists, transforming creative ideas into an exciting vision.
If you think that describes you, then we’d love to hear from you.
Responsibilities:
- Concept new enemies and hero skins for the project that align with the overall game and art vision.
- Craft detailed concept art for production artists.
- Collaborate with artists both within and outside the team by providing and receiving feedback.
- Collaborate closely with 3D artists to ensure concepts transition smoothly into production.
- Communicate characters' personalities and emotions through the character design.
- Create key art for characters’ marketing images.
Requirements:
- Portfolio demonstrating high-quality, stylized character concept work.
- An ability to create functional character designs for games, and understand that art has gameplay implications and addresses visual challenges within the constraints of game design.
- Deep involvement in at least one game with stylized art direction.
- Strong understanding of Supercell IPs’ art styles.
- Proactive doer who takes responsibility and pride in their own work when given the freedom to work independently.
- Strong cross-disciplinary communication skills.
- Ability to communicate in English is a plus.
- Being a great teammate - we believe making games is a team sport.
- Passionate about (mobile) games.
Nice to Have:
- Ability to work with different art styles.
- Experience with 3D software.
Benefits and Compensation:
We structure our compensation and benefits to help you do your best work and to make this a great experience in your professional life. Read More
About Supercell:
We are a game company based in Helsinki, Finland, with offices in San Francisco, Seoul and Shanghai. Since our launch in 2010, we've released six games globally – Hay Day, Clash of Clans, Boom Beach, Clash Royale, Brawl Stars, and Squad Busters. Our mission is to create great games that as many people as possible play for years and that are remembered forever. To achieve this goal, we put together the best possible teams and give them the freedom and independence to succeed. Read More
The Shanghai studio:
As Supercell’s first international game development studio, the Shanghai studio is a unique opportunity to join at a relatively early stage to help shape our path. Our vision is to be a world-class international studio, making new global hit games while leveraging the unique advantages of the game development scene in China and broader Asia.
Relocation:
This position is in Shanghai. Supercell offers relocation assistance and will help candidates and their families through the relocation process.
Application encouragement:
If you're unsure whether you meet all requirements, the company encourages you to apply. They are open to accommodations in the recruitment process.
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