Concept Artist Character - Talent Pool (MEA)

About Side Side is a global video game development and services provider, offering technical and creative solutions to many of the largest developers and studios around the world. Founded in 2009 and drawing on 30+ years' experience from our parent company in Japan, Side has since grown to become a global force with 15+ studios in over a dozen countries across North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.   Our industry-leading services include game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and datasets. About This Opportunity Please note, this listing is not for an immediate open position but for our Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles. By applying, you express interest in being considered for future project-based opportunities that align with your skills and experience. These opportunities are contingent on client needs and project availability. As projects are initiated or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this pool and contact those who most closely align with the specific requirements of the co-development opportunity. How We Keep You Engaged We maintain strong relationships with our talent pool by providing regular updates, industry insights, and information on upcoming opportunities. We will check in to confirm your availability and interest. Our hiring teams carefully vet and select top candidates who best meet project needs, ensuring that you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available. Next Steps If you are passionate about contributing to cutting-edge projects and want to be considered for future co-development opportunities, we encourage you to apply to this listing. While there may not be an immediate opening, your application ensures that you will be part of our ongoing talent review for upcoming roles. Only resumes submitted in English will be considered. Key Responsibilities - Create detailed and visually striking character concept art, including clothing, accessories, and other character elements. - Collaborate closely with art leads, 3D artists, and game designers to ensure character designs align with the project’s creative vision and gameplay requirements. - Generate character designs across a variety of styles, from realistic to stylized, depending on the project needs. - Develop iterations of character concepts, providing a range of options and exploring unique visual ideas. - Maintain consistency and quality in design, ensuring characters fit cohesively into the game’s world. - Provide detailed callouts and reference materials for 3D artists and animators to guide asset production. - Participate in regular feedback sessions, iterating on designs based on team and client input.