2D Creature Concept Artist (Mid/Senior)

We are seeking an experienced 2D Creature Concept Artist to work on one of the biggest Metaverse projects ever Seedworld.
As a 2D Creature Concept Artist, you will show your expertise and be responsible for creating fun and innovative designs for creatures, pets, and other fantastical beings of Seedworld.
Responsibilities:- Design original and imaginative concepts for creatures and pets in and stylized fashion based on project requirements, scripts, or creative briefs.- Develop personalities and characteristics for creatures to enhance their depth and believability within the fictional world.- Conduct research on various sources to create and inspire the creature designs.- Maintain consistency in design style and visual language, matching the artistic style of Seedworld.- Work closely with the Art Department team to explore ideas and develop creature design of Seedworld.- Work with Art Directors, Technical Artists and Developers to understand technical requirements and ensure the pipeline is as efficient as possible.- Active participation in technical and artistic discussions and problem solving.- Ability to summarize own work, identify problems, and documentation to make internal and outsourcing communication better for the full team.- Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to junior artists, sharing expertise and best practices in creature design, and assist training in the department if needed.
Required Qualifications:- Strong creature design portfolio and experience with designing creatures in a non realistic style and at various scope (e.g mighty cool fantasy beast to cute pets).- 5+ years as a creature concept artist in the gaming industry with at least one AAA game shipped in the last 5 years.- 5+ years of experience using Photoshop.- Good visual and technical understanding of creature anatomy and rendering.- Good artistic eye to complement the technical knowledge and ease collaboration with the Art Director.- Strong experience of lighting and texture from an artistic perspective. 
Desired Qualifications: - Fast, organized, collaborative and able to handle feedback.- Good teamwork, strong organizational, communication skills and a fluent level in English along with understanding production values, deadlines and priorities.
Bonus Skills:- Experience with sculpting creatures in Zbrush or Blender.- Experience in the other area of expertise as a concept artist.