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Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment, and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 15 countries and expertise in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX, and video production, amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.

Our video production division specializes in creating promotional and explainer content for clients across a range of industries, from tech to gaming. We’re currently seeking a talented Concept Artist to join their team. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to work on a variety of exciting projects, creating visually stunning videos for a diverse range of clients. If you have a passion for creating visually stunning and engaging artwork, and want to be part of a dynamic and collaborative team of creatives, then this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What you will do:

• Develop high-quality, original concept art for environment and character designs that are both stylized and realistically detailed.
• Collaborate closely with the art and design teams to ensure visual consistency and to integrate feedback throughout the creative process.
• Translate project briefs into compelling visual narratives that support the overall project vision.
• Produce multiple iterations quickly and efficiently, balancing creativity with production deadlines by leveraging AI acceleration.
• Work on related tasks such as color scripts, mood boards, and reference boards to guide the final production design.
• Utilize a hybrid workflow where traditional painting techniques, 3D modeling, and digital painting tools remain the standard foundation, augmented by AI workflows built on top to enhance and accelerate the final production design.
• Proven experience as a Concept Artist, especially in designing environments.
• Strong proficiency in digital painting tools (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, Procreate) and a solid grasp of traditional art fundamentals.
• Demonstrated comfortability with AI-assisted pipelines within an artist-centric workflow. Minimum required proficiency includes Nano-Banana and GPT-image.
• Familiarity with advanced AI generation environments and nodes (e.g., ComfyUI, Forge, A1111) is highly desirable and considered a strong plus.
• Ability to stylize designs while incorporating realistic details that enhance the project’s visual narrative.
• Familiarity with 3D software is a plus; candidates with 3D skills are encouraged, though exceptional painting and conceptual skills remain the top priority.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.
• A strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create detailed, immersive environment art, ideally demonstrating both your foundational art skills and your AI-integrated workflow.
• Flexibility and adaptability in a fast-paced, evolving project setting.
• Project-based remote position with a possibility for long-term engagement.
• An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
• Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
• Career growth and development.
• Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
• Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
• Flexible working hours.
• An inclusive culture and open communication.

To apply, please submit your resume, portfolio, and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience.

At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.

If you do not meet all the requirements, but believe you’d still be a great fit for the role, don’t worry! We’d still love to hear from you; please get in touch!