ArenaNet: Senior Creature Concept Artist Contract

At ArenaNet, we’ve always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. As the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we’re proud to share our passion for the online worlds we’ve created with over 21 million players worldwide. ArenaNet develops and publishes games for every kind of person, which means our games need to be built by every kind of person. We believe the best experiences come from working together, celebrating differences, and helping each of our team members shine. We are looking for a Contract Senior Creature Concept Artist to create high-quality creature concepts. In this role, you will focus on designing ambient and enemy creatures in close collaboration with the Creature team and Lead Concept Artist. The ideal candidate has a strong foundation in anatomy, shape language, and the ability to design creatures that feel authentic within the game world based on gameplay prompts. We are looking for a highly skilled, self-motivated individual who can work independently and has a genuine passion for creature design and creating extraordinary assets for AAA games. WHAT YOU'LL DO - Generate high-quality concept art that aligns with the game’s vision and storytelling. - Concept and develop creature designs based on game design prompts. - Collaborate with the design team to visualize ideas through quick sketches and iterations. - Work across disciplines to ensure overall quality and cohesion of creature assets. - Develop concepts for ambient and enemy creatures in collaboration with the Creature team. WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL - Bachelor’s degree in Art or related field, or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. - 5+ years of professional experience as a concept artist in game development. - Strong foundation in anatomy, shape language, composition, lighting, color theory, and visual storytelling. - Expertise in creating high-quality concept art that conveys the vision and mood of the game. - Proven ability to create both quick sketches/color comps and polished finished paintings. - Ability to communicate ideas effectively through visual storytelling and articulate design choices. - Highly proficient in Photoshop and other digital tools. - Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and deliver high-quality work on schedule. - Excellent communication, collaboration, and time-management skills.

Please mention the word **HELPED** and tag RMTk1LjIwLjI0MS40OQ== when applying to show you read the job post completely (#RMTk1LjIwLjI0MS40OQ==). This is a beta feature to avoid spam applicants. Companies can search these words to find applicants that read this and see they're human.

Posted 5 Nov 2025, 8:00 pm

Senior Creature Concept Artist Contract at ArenaNet

Director of Payments U.S. Canada

Banyan Software

Business Analyst R01557177

Brillio

Data Engineer

Sagent