2D Character Artist

2 Weeks ago • 3 Years +

2D Art

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced 2D Character Artist for our flagship web project, Hero Wars: Dominion Era. This role involves designing new, striking characters, developing their unique powers, and visualizing accompanying effects. Key responsibilities include creating concepts for new characters and their effects, producing skin sketches, finalizing characters based on existing sketches, and reworking existing characters. The ideal candidate will have strong artistic skills, a solid understanding of game development workflows, and a passion for creating engaging visual content for casual players.

Good To Have:

Positive attitude toward neural networks and the ability to create concepts using them
Ability to sketch quickly and in a variety of styles
Experience in leadership roles or independent projects

Must Have:

3+ years of experience in the games industry
Ability to create character concepts from scratch
Strong knowledge of anatomy, form, and proportions
Proficiency in stylizing shapes and materials, with a solid grasp of color theory
Ability to design effect scenarios and visualize character skills
Understanding of character development workflows in games (particularly autobattlers), including collaboration with game designers and animators

Perks:

Healthcare (Medical care program including dental service, available for family members in official locations)
Paid vacation days and sick leave
Sports activities (yoga, football, volleyball in official locations)
Relocation package for official locations
Online English language courses
Greek and Armenian language lessons (for Cyprus/Armenia)
Participation in game jams, hackathons, conferences, and meetups
Strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other annual events
Support for employees’ social initiatives and charity projects

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About Us

We are an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). We are part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only us, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears, and RJ Games studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.

About your role

Our art team for the flagship web project Hero Wars: Dominion Era is looking for an experienced 2D Character Artist to design new, striking characters, develop their unique powers, and visualize accompanying effects.

Please, note

Only candidates with portfolios will be considered.

What you’ll be doing

Creating concepts for new characters and their effects
Producing skin sketches
Finalizing characters based on existing sketches
Reworking existing characters

We hope that you

3+ years of experience in the games industry
Ability to create character concepts from scratch
Strong knowledge of anatomy, form, and proportions
Proficiency in stylizing shapes and materials, with a solid grasp of color theory
Ability to design effect scenarios and visualize character skills
Understanding of character development workflows in games (particularly autobattlers), including collaboration with game designers and animators

Nice to have

Positive attitude toward neural networks and the ability to create concepts using them
Ability to sketch quickly and in a variety of styles
Experience in leadership roles or independent projects

What we offer

Healthcare

Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.

Work, life, and balance

We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.

Sports

You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.

Relocation support

A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.

Skills improvement

Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.

Events

Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works here. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.

Community & ESG

We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: We contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.