2D Game Artist

We are looking for a world class artist to help us develop the next generation of mobile social games! We are looking for fun, energetic people who have a passion for building great products and bringing our games to life. So, if you think you have the chops to deliver something unique, come join us!

Responsibilities

• Paint and/or photo-manipulate resources to create a large volume of assets set in a specific style
• Mockup icons & banners with a quick turn around time
• Able to emulate preconceived style art
• Ability to take character and environment concepts to final phase in a timely manner
• Polish final character and environment assets for use in-game
• Create highly polished illustrations to be used in game and in marketing art
• Analyze live game data to constantly improve the player experience and optimize game levels
• Playtest games in development extensively
• Work directly with engineers, product managers, and other game development disciplines throughout the game’s lifecycle

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree, preference for study in an art field
• 1-2 years of industry experience as a 2D artist
• Proficient in painting and editing in Adobe Photoshop
• 1+ years of experience with designing and painting concept art (maps, layouts, backgrounds, designs, environments, buildings and characters)
• Strong sense of color, design, architecture
• Team player, able to take direction, work toward very specific objectives with minimal supervision
• Can self manage and meet deadlines when under pressure
• Experience with Unity3d is preferred
• Experience with Spine animation is preferred
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator is preferred
• Strong analytical capabilities and strategic thinker
• Understanding of what makes games fun and the current mobile gaming marketplace
• Excellent communication skills, including both verbal and written communication
• Ability to adapt to changes during the entire production cycle