Longshot — Sci-Fi Sniper Concept

I wanted to create a sniper character that could fit within the Alien (Ridley Scott) universe — something with that retro-future, slightly industrial feel that isn’t too sleek or overdesigned.

The idea was to make a soldier who looks like he really belongs in that world — part of a corporate or colonial security team, built for long missions in harsh off-world environments. The armor and gear are meant to feel practical, worn, and believable, with a mix of modern tactics and old-school sci-fi grit.

I focused on keeping the design functional and grounded, with shapes and materials that suggest a world that’s advanced, but still dirty and human.

Painted in Photoshop and Procreate.