Concept Art Director
Keywords StudiosSalary not specified
Full Time
Expert & Leadership (9+ years)
Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Gaming, Social Experiences, Virtual WorldsIndustries
Requirements
Candidates must have over 5 years of concept art experience, ideally in live games or fast-paced creative pipelines. A strong portfolio showcasing artistic fundamentals, high taste level, and appeal to a fashion-conscious audience, particularly female, is essential. Experience designing assets for mobile-first or stylized platforms is required, along with proficiency in tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, Clip Studio Paint, or Procreate. Strong visual storytelling, design sensibility, fast iteration capabilities, clear communication, and proactive ownership are crucial. Bonus points for experience with 3D tools, fashion industry knowledge, marketing art or UI/UX design, and animation or motion graphics skills.
Responsibilities
The Concept Artist will design fashion-forward clothing, characters, accessories, and props that resonate with the community. They will deliver high-quality sketches, renders, mood boards, and visual references at a fast pace. Responsibilities include collaborating closely with the Creative Director and Producer to align vision, scope, and deadlines, pushing visual boundaries while adhering to Highrise's aesthetic and gameplay needs, and iterating quickly based on feedback. The role also involves helping to evolve and raise the bar on internal concept art standards and occasionally partnering with external artists or studios for creative consistency and throughput.
Skills
Concept Art
Fashion Design
Character Design
Accessory Design
Prop Design
Sketching
Rendering
Moodboarding
Visual References
Creative Direction
Collaboration
Feedback Iteration
Art Standards
Pocket Worlds
Platform for creating and sharing virtual worlds
About Pocket Worlds
Pocket Worlds creates immersive virtual experiences through its platform, Highrise, where users can build, share, and monetize their own virtual worlds. The platform allows users to explore and interact within environments created by other users, making it accessible for digital creators, gamers, and social enthusiasts. Users can design and sell virtual items and experiences, earning revenue while Pocket Worlds takes a percentage of these transactions. The company differentiates itself by fostering a community-driven environment that emphasizes creativity and connection, encouraging users to express themselves without needing advanced technical skills. The goal of Pocket Worlds is to enhance the way people create and connect in the digital space, providing a unique blend of social interaction and creative freedom.
San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters
2015Year Founded
$9.7MTotal Funding
EARLY_VCCompany Stage
Consumer Software, Entertainment, GamingIndustries
51-200Employees
Benefits
Company Equity
Health Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
Unlimited Paid Time Off
Professional Development Budget
Risks
NFT market volatility could impact partnerships like Capsule House.
Technological advancements in VR/AR may outpace Pocket Worlds' current offerings.
Increased competition from platforms like Roblox and Fortnite Creative could affect user engagement.
Differentiation
Pocket Worlds empowers creators with Highrise Studio for easy virtual experience creation.
Highrise offers a unique blend of social interaction and creative freedom.
The platform supports user-generated content, enabling creators to monetize their virtual worlds.
Upsides
Highrise's 680,000 weekly users spend an average of 90 minutes in-game.
Partnerships with NFT projects like Capsule House offer new revenue streams.
The rise of AI-driven tools aligns with Pocket Worlds' user-friendly platform.
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