Concept Artist

Artist Wanted

Do you love games???

We have a
Concept Artist
position open.

Upstairs Games is a game development studio focused on realistic space development games. We're searching for a talented Concept Artist to help visualize and bring to life the worlds, characters, and technologies of our upcoming game.

Responsibilities

• Create original concept art for assets, environments, props.
• Develop visual style guides and mood boards for game projects
• Collaborate with art director and game designers to establish visual direction
• Produce quick sketches and iterations based on team feedback
• Create detailed illustrations and reference sheets for 3D artists
• Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute creative ideas
• Maintain consistency with established art style throughout production

Skills

• Strong foundation in traditional art fundamentals (anatomy, perspective, composition, color theory)
• Proficiency in digital painting software (Photoshop, Procreate, or similar)
• Ability to work in multiple art styles
• Excellent visual communication and storytelling skills
• Experience creating concept art for games or entertainment media
• Strong understanding of form, shape language, and silhouette design
• Ability to work within technical constraints and deadlines
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality concept art work

Bonus

• Experience with 3D software (Blender, ZBrush, or similar)
• Knowledge of game development pipelines
• Experience with stylized and/or indie game art
• Understanding of different gaming platforms and their limitations
• Background in illustration or visual development
• Ability to create animated concept pieces or simple motion graphics
• Previous work on shipped game titles

Notes

• Flexible work environment - Hybrid
• Full or Part-time
• Studio in Israel, Rehovot

Please provide:

• Relevant portfolio and CV.
• About You: Please provide a short description about yourself.