From critically acclaimed The Longest Journey to the very first sci-fi MMO Anarchy Online, to the brutal trials of Conan Exiles, our 30-year history has set our players uniquely up for a journey to the harsh world of Dune, where the continual battle for survival and spice will bring a challenge that is Legendary.

The Funcom team consists of over 400 people located in 5 studios - Norway, the US, Portugal, Sweden, a newly opened Romania studio. As part of Funcom’s ongoing growth, and completing a successful turnaround, Funcom is now backed by Tencent, the largest online gaming company in the world!

Your Mission in Funcom

As a Junior Concept Artist you will provide the team with creative illustrations as well as production artwork, including; character designs, environment and object exploration, paint overs, storyboards, color and lighting compositions.

How you can have an impact in your position:

• Work with the Art leadership to develop concept artwork that defines the overall look and art style for the game.
• Assist with the creation of the style guide for the visual direction and language to be used throughout the project.
• Create concept designs and art direction materials for each project.
• Work within different stylistic boundaries set by the Producer and Art Director.
• Design a wide range of original concepts and subject matter, including; characters, vehicles, monsters, interior and exterior environments, weapons, and objects.
• Create Lighting, composition and mood, color studies, as well as storyboards.
• Create promotional and marketing art if needed.
• Collaborate with other team members in order to develop the visual direction for the game.
• Additional duties include assisting with content creation for game development and assisting with quality control of all products

We are looking for someone that has:

• 2+ years of professional concept production.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent.
• Expert in Photoshop or Painter.
• Experience in a game studio working on high-quality titles with a realistic aesthetic.
• Must have excellent 2D Art skills and traditional technical knowledge
• In addition, the perfect candidate has:
• 3D sculpting skills on ZBrush or other software.
• Video game concept and key art production knowledge.

In addition, the perfect candidate has:

• 3D sculpting and modeling skills with ZBrush, Blender or other software.
• Video game concept and key art production knowledge.
• Familiarity with the Conan IP and the writing of Robert E. Howard

We evaluate candidates on an ongoing basis and recommend candidates to apply as soon as possible!

Why Funcom?

We are a Scandinavian company and follow Scandinavian work values. For you, that means a flat structure in which you can thrive, be yourself, and leave a mark in the studio and become an ambassador for our company values. We focus on Agile/Scrum methodology, and heavily value the importance of work-life balance in employee culture. Funcom values close-knit, collaborative individuals who crave creative ownership, a drive for constructive input, and a never-ending pursuit of evolution and quality.

Funcom NC studio is a professional working environment with the international work culture.

Funcom Inc offers:

• Substantial employee benefits package including premium-free Insurance package, 25 vacation days, 8 sick days, 10 paid holidays, etc.
• 401K w/match.

We have a diverse, dynamic, inclusive, challenging and engaging culture, with a basis of continued training and career development opportunities, and we encourage candidates from all walks of life to apply. Come join us in a friendly environment of enthusiastic professionals willing to go the extra mile to deliver world-class games.

Funcom Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Funcom is looking for candidates who are authorized to work in the U.S.