Bring worlds to life from a blank canvas. Jam City is seeking a versatile Principal Concept Artist to help define the look and feel of a brand-new narrative-driven game.
About Jam City
Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio behind global hits like Cookie Jam and Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery. With nine studios worldwide, Jam City is known for creating deeply engaging games that reach millions of players. We value creativity, collaboration, and building inclusive teams that reflect our global player community.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Remote-friendly (San Francisco, CA preferred)
- Occasional in-person meetings may be required
What You’ll Do
- Partner with Art Directors to establish visual targets and set the standard for quality
- Develop art guides and provide feedback to concept artists during production
- Design characters, environments, props, and gameplay moments that communicate mood and function
- Research and present visual references to inform design decisions
- Collaborate with 3D artists to refine style during pre-production
- Share ideas across the art team and problem-solve alongside other disciplines
What You Need
- 5+ years of experience as a concept artist in games
- Ability to work across a wide range of art styles
- Strong skills in both rough sketches and polished 2D artwork
- Understanding of 3D art pipelines and anatomy (human and animal)
- Proficiency in Maya and Adobe Creative Suite
- Strong grasp of lighting, materials, composition, and posing
- Art degree or equivalent professional experience
- Bonus: Unity experience, 3D sketching, scripting (MEL/Python), Substance Designer
Benefits
- Unlimited vacation, paid holidays, sick days, and 12 weeks parental leave
- 100% covered medical with company-sponsored dental & vision
- 401(k), life insurance, FSAs & HSAs
- Wellness programs, happy hours, and company events
We’re hiring now—show us your portfolio and help shape the future of storytelling in mobile games.
Portfolios are required for consideration.
Happy Hunting,
~Two Chicks…