🏢 Company: Axiosys
🇨🇠Location: Switzerland
🌎 Work Model: Remote
Concept Environment Artist – Dark Fantasy Game
IMPORTANT NOTE: This is currently a revenue-share/equity-based position as we finalize our initial funding rounds. We’re building a core team of passionate creatives who believe in the long-term vision of Mawforged.
About Mawforged
Mawforged is a first-person dark fantasy strategic warfare game developed in Unreal Engine. Players lead factions through brutal combat, political maneuvering, and resource-driven warfare deep within the cavernous underground world known as the Maw.
Role Overview
Axiosys is looking for a Concept Environment Artist with a passion for mood-driven, world-building illustration. You’ll be instrumental in shaping the aesthetic of Mawforged’s unique underground environments—from decayed dwarven fortresses to mystical elven sanctuaries and war-torn Orc strongholds.
Responsibilities
Create environment concept art, mood paintings, and key art for various biomes and regions in the game. Work closely with the Art Director and World Design team to visualize lore-rich, stylized dark fantasy locations. Produce environment thumbnails and iterate on architectural, cultural, and natural themes. Help build and maintain visual development documents, style guides, and moodboards. Collaborate with 3D artists and level designers to support asset production and layout design. Contribute creatively to the worldbuilding and visual identity of each faction and zone.
Requirements
Strong portfolio with a focus on environment concept art, ideally in fantasy or dark stylized settings. Proficiency with digital art tools such as Photoshop, Procreate, or Krita. Excellent sense of composition, mood, lighting, and scale. Ability to sketch and iterate quickly. Comfortable working with a remote team and receiving feedback. Passion for atmospheric, lore-driven fantasy worlds.
Bonus Points
Experience working on an Unreal Engine-based project. Background in architecture, landscape design, or visual storytelling. Familiarity with Warhammer, Dark Souls, Elden Ring, or similar aesthetics. Ability to do basic blockouts or paint-overs for 3D collaboration.
What We Offer
Full creative input on environment design and worldbuilding. A flexible remote setup with a small, passionate team. A chance to shape a haunting, beautiful world from the ground up. Equity or revenue share depending on involvement and role. The opportunity to be part of a founding creative team with long-term growth potential.