About Pocket Worlds
At Pocket Worlds, we're building bleeding-edge technology that enables creators to develop the next generation of social experiences. Our flagship platform, Highrise, is where millions of people express themselves, engage in shared experiences, and create deep friendships.
Through Highrise, we're connecting the world through shared community-created experiences and realizing the positive potential of the internet.
About the Role
We're seeking a talented and experienced Concept Artist to expand and develop the visual elements for our flagship platform, Highrise.
Responsibilities
* Collaborate with the Art Director to define the visual direction and style for features, events, and seasonal content.
* Create high-quality concept art for characters, clothing, environments, and props, emphasizing a fashion-forward aesthetic.
* Develop mood boards, style guides, and concept sheets to ensure cohesive design communication.
* Partner with 2D artists, 3D modelers, and cross-disciplinary teams to ensure accurate production of concepts.
* Contribute to brainstorming sessions, offering artistic solutions and creative input.
* Provide constructive feedback, mentor teammates as needed, and foster a collaborative team culture.
* Produce detailed sketches, renderings, and color studies to guide final art asset production.
* Coordinate with external vendors or outsourcing studios to maintain standards and timelines.
* Review, refine, and iterate on assets based on player feedback and stakeholder requests.
* Advocate for process improvements to enhance the concept pipeline's speed and quality.
* Utilize tools like Jira to prioritize tasks, track production, and meet deadlines.
* Communicate project status, potential obstacles, and solutions clearly and proactively.
Requirements
* Bachelor's degree in Fine Arts, Illustration, Graphic Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
* 5+ years of experience in concept art for mobile or console games, ideally on a live game team.
* Exceptional illustration skills with a strong portfolio showcasing character and environment design, as well as a demonstrable sense of style that resonates with female audiences.
* Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator (knowledge of Procreate or similar tools is a plus).
* Proven ability to collaborate with multiple stakeholders and adapt concepts to different creative directions.
* Strong verbal and written communication skills, with a willingness to share ideas and present work across disciplines.
* Self-direction, proactive problem-solving, and a desire to continually raise the quality bar for our product.
Why Work with Us
Impact: Your work will directly affect millions of users around the world.
Growth: Your growth isn't capped by a career ladder. Show us you can deliver the impact, and we'll respond with recognition and reward.
Elite Team: You'll be a member of a small and elite team with a lot of freedom to go after opportunities you identify.
Culture: High trust, high intensity, low process and bureaucracy. We pride ourselves in being a Silicon Valley startup with a laser focus on the mission, and we'll happily remove all roadblocks in your path to success.