About the job
About Side Inc.
Side Inc. is a leading global provider of video game development and creative services, delivering innovative technical solutions to some of the largest game developers and studios worldwide. Established in 2009, we leverage over 30 years of expertise from our parent company in Japan and have expanded our reach to more than 15 studios across multiple continents including North America, Europe, South America, and Asia.
Our comprehensive range of services encompasses game development, art production, audio production, quality assurance, localization, localization QA, player support, community management, and data management.
About This Opportunity
This listing serves as a Talent Pool for Co-Development Roles rather than an immediate job opening. By applying, you indicate your interest in being considered for future project-based roles that match your expertise and experience.
The availability of these opportunities depends on client requirements and project timelines. As new projects arise or client proposals are developed, we will review candidates from this talent pool and reach out to those whose skills best fit the specific needs of the co-development projects.
How We Keep You Engaged
We prioritize maintaining strong connections with our talent pool by offering regular updates, industry insights, and notifications on upcoming opportunities. We will periodically check in to confirm your availability and continued interest.
Our recruitment teams meticulously evaluate and select top candidates who align with project needs, ensuring you are matched with the right opportunity when it becomes available.
Next Steps
If you are enthusiastic about contributing to groundbreaking projects and wish to be considered for future co-development roles, we encourage you to apply to this listing. Although there may not be an immediate opening, your application will ensure your inclusion in our ongoing talent evaluation for future roles.
Key Responsibilities
- Design detailed and visually captivating character concept art, including clothing, accessories, and additional character features.
- Work closely with art leads, 3D artists, and game designers to ensure character designs align with the project's creative vision and gameplay needs.
- Create character designs across diverse styles, adapting to the project requirements from realistic to stylized representations.
- Develop multiple iterations of character concepts, providing a variety of options and exploring unique visual ideas.
- Ensure consistency and quality in design, making sure characters integrate seamlessly into the game environment.
- Produce detailed callouts and references to aid in the character creation process.

