Senior Concept Artist

Cubic Games is a game development studio and part of the GDEV holding. We have grown from a small team into a leading game development studio with over 140 professionals. Our mission is to create unique pixel-style games that are enjoyed by millions of players worldwide.

Our flagship title, Pixel Gun 3D, attracts over 3 million monthly players and continues to evolve. We combine strong artistic vision with solid technical expertise to build engaging, long-lasting игровое experiences.

We are currently working on a new project — Pixel Gun 2, a cross-platform PvP arena shooter that expands the universe and introduces new gameplay depth and visual quality.

We are now looking for a highly skilled Senior Concept Artist to help define and shape the visual direction of the project.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality concept art for stylized characters, environments, weapons, and props for a first- or third-person shooter
• Develop and refine the visual style of in-game assets, including shape language, silhouettes, and color schemes
• Design concepts for gameplay elements such as environments, weapons, equipment, abilities, effects, and character/enemy visual identities
• Produce quick sketches, iterations, and polished final renders ready for production handoff
• Work with mood boards, gather references, and analyze competitor visual solutions
• Prepare concepts for 3D production (turnarounds, material breakdowns, form definition)
• Collaborate closely with the Art Director, 3D artists, animators, VFX, and UI teams to ensure a consistent visual experience
• Participate in creative discussions, pitch visual ideas, and support features throughout pre-production and production

Requirements:

Experience & Tools:

• 5–7+ years of experience as a Concept Artist in the game industry
• Experience working on midcore shooters or projects with diverse visual styles is a strong advantage
• Advanced proficiency in Photoshop or similar digital tools
• Working knowledge of 3D tools to support concept creation
• Solid understanding of the full game art pipeline (from concept to final asset)

Art Skills:

• Strong sense of form, silhouette, and proportions, with a focus on gameplay readability
• Knowledge of stylized anatomy, materials, and visual aesthetics (low-poly, semi-realistic styles)
• Strong color composition skills and understanding of visual hierarchy
• Ability to balance artistic vision with functional design requirements
• Experience in worldbuilding, including design of biomes, factions, and character classes

Technical Understanding:

• Ability to adapt concepts to technical constraints of mobile and PC platforms
• Experience preparing production-ready documentation (annotations, materials, turnarounds, style guides)
• Understanding of efficient pre-production workflows and how to create clear, actionable concepts

What we expect:

• A strong portfolio showcasing a variety of stylized concepts (characters, environments, weapons, creatures)
• At least one case study demonstrating your process or technical approach is a plus
• Ability to work iteratively, incorporate feedback, and refine work
• Strong teamwork and proactive communication skills
• Creative mindset with the ability to deliver unique visual solutions within given constraints

• Employment under Armenian labor law or a remote contract
  (candidates residing in Russia and Belarus are not considered).
• Official salary, 21 days of vacation plus 3 additional paid days off.
• 100% paid sick leave.
• Health insurance in Armenia for employees based there.
• Workshops, internal lectures, gifts, and corporate events.
• Opportunity to work on a product with a multi-million audience and have a real impact on its growth.