Character Artist – Open Application | Artiste spécialiste des personnages - candidature libre

Spontaneous applications

Keen Software House

GREETINGS! If you are passionate about building complex sandbox simulation games and would be excited to contribute to projects such as Space Engineers and Space Engineers 2, we would love to hear from you. You may have looked through our open positions and not found the right fit for your experience. Even if we do not currently have a suitable role available, feel free to send us your English CV/resume and we will keep it on file for future opportunities. At Keen Software House, we focus almost exclusively on hiring experienced professionals from the video game industry. We do not hire junior candidates and are generally looking for senior-level specialists with a proven track record of shipping successful games and delivering results in professional game development environments. PROGRAMMING Our engineering teams are divided into Gameplay, Rendering, Engine, and Tools/UI development. We primarily use C# and our proprietary VRAGE3 engine. We are typically looking for programmers who: * Have several years of professional experience in the game industry * Have worked on PC and/or console games * Have strong C# development experience * Have experience working with custom game engines * Have contributed to the development of game engine technology and systems GAME DESIGN For Game Design roles, the strongest candidates usually combine extensive professional game development experience with a deep understanding of Space Engineers. Active players of Space Engineers who genuinely understand the game, its systems, and its community tend to be the most successful in our hiring process. QA As with all other departments at Keen Software House, we generally look for candidates with prior experience in the video game industry. Previous game testing or game development experience is typically a requirement for QA positions. ART Our Art department includes: * 3D Art * Character Art * Animation * 2D/UI Art * Concept Art * Video Creation Our artists commonly work with tools such as: * 3ds Max * ZBrush * Photoshop * Figma * Illustrator * Replay Tool As with all other departments, we primarily look for experienced game industry professionals with a strong portfolio demonstrating work on shipped video game projects. REMOTE WORK Although our headquarters are located in Prague, Czech Republic, our team works fully remotely from many different countries around the world. However, we are generally only able to consider candidates whose time zones allow for a reasonable overlap with Central European Time (CET), enabling effective collaboration with the rest of the team. GENERAL INFORMATION If your profile aligns with our future hiring needs, feel free to send us your resume so we can contact you in the future. We are always interested in hearing from experienced game developers who enjoy solving difficult problems, taking ownership, pushing their craft forward, and helping us build the next generation of Space Engineers. Please note that experience outside the video game industry is generally not sufficient for most of our roles.

Concept and 2D Artist – Open Application | Artiste conceptuel et 2D - candidature libre

Larian Studios

(Version française ci-dessous) Thank you for your interest in a career at Larian Studios! We’re always looking to connect with talented and passionate developers — especially those with expertise in concept and 2D art. While we may not have an immediate opening at this time, by applying to this listing, you're expressing your interest in being considered for future opportunities at Larian Studios. As a Concept and 2D Artist in our open application, you may be contacted when a role opens up that aligns with your skills and experience. These roles typically involve generating visual ideas and illustrations that guide the look and feel of characters, environments, props, and UI across our worlds. We encourage you to use this opportunity to tell us about yourself — your background and skill! In the meantime, please continue to check our Careers page regularly for any new positions that match your interests and skill set. We appreciate your interest in Larian and look forward to the possibility of working together in the future. ------------------------------------------ Merci de vouloir rejoindre Larian Studios! Nous sommes toujours à la recherche de développeurs et développeuses passionnés et talentueux, surtout s'ils possèdent une expertise dans le domaine de l'art conceptuel et 2D. Bien qu'il n'y ait pas de poste à pourvoir dans l'immédiat, vous pouvez manifester votre intérêt pour de futures opportunités au sein de Larian Studios en postulant à cette annonce. Lorsqu'un poste correspondant à vos compétences et à votre expérience dans le domaine de l'art conceptuel et 2D se libérera, nous serons ainsi susceptibles de vous contacter. Ces postes impliquent généralement de générer des concepts et illustrations visuelles qui serviront de guide pour façonner les personnages, les environnements, les décors et l'interface utilisateur de nos mondes. Nous vous encourageons à profiter de cette occasion pour nous parler de vous, de votre parcours et de vos compétences! En attendant, nous vous invitons à consulter régulièrement notre page consacrée aux carrières pour prendre connaissance des offres d'emploi qui pourraient correspondre à vos intérêts et à vos compétences. Merci de l'intérêt que vous portez à Larian. Nous espérons avoir la possibilité de travailler ensemble à l'avenir.

2D Character Artist (Promo)

Volka

ABOUT OUR GAME Taonga: the Island Farm is an immersive exploration and adventure game set on a colorful tropical archipelago. What begins as a casual farming experience gradually evolves into a rich, multi-layered adventure. Players discover increasing depth through travel, story-driven quests, strategic battles, engaging mini-games, competitive events, and much more—transforming the game into a captivating midcore adventure with sophisticated mechanics. Taonga was launched as a browser game in 2016 and became an immediate success, beloved by players worldwide. With communities across different platforms, we entertain, delight and help our players to enjoy Taonga to the fullest. We are looking for a creative 2D Character Artist to join our Promo Art team creating illustrations for Taonga: the Island Farm! RESPONSIBILITIES * Drawing and final rendering of characters based on given concepts; * Creating character illustrations based on general descriptions. OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE * Has an art education; * Has a strong understanding of character form and movement; * Has a strong ability to convey character emotions; * Has solid knowledge of anatomy; * Has proficiency in graphic software (Adobe Photoshop, Paint Tool SAI, or similar); * Has a refined aesthetic sense; * Has a portfolio; The application process includes a test assignment. WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH We are a high-performing team of professionals who thrive in a focused environment. We achieve exceptional results through rigorous planning and disciplined execution, which allows us to deliver outstanding quality while protecting our time of leisure and rest. Gaming is an inherent part of our lives. With a wide range of tastes across genres, we keep fresh the understanding of what it's like to have fun in a game. Together we apply this knowledge to create experiences full of joy and wonder for our players. WHERE YOU'LL BE WORKING AT We work on-site in a modern business building in Limassol. We like a lot of space and a lot of air, and we built our office to create a calm and comfortable environment, conductive to the state of flow. VOLKA BENEFITS ✈️ Relocation Support: Moving countries is stressful. We handle the tickets, accounts and permits for you and your family. We provide temporary accommodations while you're getting settled, cover the first rent of your own apartment and help with necessary furnishings. 🌿 The Office: A beautiful modern workspace with convenient parking and a kitchen well-stocked with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks. 🧑‍⚕️ Medical Insurance: We provide top-tier medical insurance for you, your partner and children. 📊 Provident Fund: Ability to join the company's Provident Fund programme which allows you to save for your future with additional company contributions. 🥗 Paid Lunches: A monthly allowance to order healthy and nutritious lunches from your favorite venues on Wolt. 🚌 School Fee Benefit: A subsidy for each child to cover childcare or tuition fees, including summer camps and extracurricular activities. 🏀 Sports Benefit: Membership in the company-wide programme with access to the best gyms and sports centers. 📚 L&D Options: Opportunity to take courses and certifications to improve your skills. 🌍 Language Learning + Naturalization Support: Monthly budget for English or Greek classes with your preferred tutor. And once you're ready to call Cyprus your home we'll help navigate the path to naturalization. 🎁Annual Bonus: 13th Salary paid towards the end of the year to all VOLKA employees. Most importantly, in Volka you will find a warm and welcoming community of open, friendly people with a wide variety of interests, passion for games and a positive outlook on life. If we sound like a good fit for you, then you may be a good fit for us.