Concept Artist - Dark Fantasy Game

Join a small indie team developing Spirebound, a deck-building ARPG blending Slay the Spire and Diablo II elements. We seek for one of our clients a concept artist to create environment mood pieces, enemy designs, and card art sketches emphasizing strong ideas and silhouettes in a dark fantasy style.

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Create environment mood pieces, enemy designs, and  card art sketches aligned with the game's dark fantasy  theme.

• Deliver up to 3 iterations per concept to refine mood and  silhouette.

• Collaborate asynchronously with the team, responding to  feedback clearly and promptly.

• Produce conceptual artwork rather than finished polished renders, focusing on strong ideas and atmosphere.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Proven portfolio showcasing dark fantasy or horror  concept art.

• Ability to iterate effectively from rough sketches to refined concepts.

• Comfort working asynchronously in any time zone for 8–12 hours per week.

• Strong understanding of mood, silhouette, and thematic  consistency.

• Reliable communication and ability to meet deadlines in a self-funded early-stage indie environment.

Preferred Skills:

• Expertise in dark fantasy art styles.

• Experience with sketching and iterative concept  development.

• Strong silhouette and mood design capacity.

• Familiarity with art styles influenced by Gustave Doré,  Berserk, Blame!, and From Software.

• Ability to produce fast and clear artwork suitable for game development workflows.

• Comfortable working on digital art platforms and tools.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Flexible remote collaboration.
• Part-time commitment with adaptable scheduling.
• Opportunity to shape the visual identity of an original dark fantasy IP from an early stage.
• Creative freedom to explore ideas, mood, and style within the project vision.
• Close collaboration with a small, passionate indie team.
• Transparent and direct communication with quick feedback cycles.
• Long-term potential as the project grows and moves toward release.

Additional:
• Portfolio-building opportunity with a unique dark fantasy project.
• Possibility to expand role and responsibilities as development progresses.