Game Artist (2D/3D)

4 Months ago • All levels • Concept Art • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Animal Company seeks a skilled Game Artist (2D/3D) to create compelling visuals for our VR game. Must have strong drawing/painting skills, experience with digital art tools, and a passion for horror, adventure, and action genres. Portfolio demonstrating creative designs with emphasis on unique characters and atmospheric environments is essential.
Must have:
  • Digital Art Tools
  • Concept Art
  • Character Design
  • Environment Design
Good to have:
  • VR Game Experience
  • AI Tools
  • Game Development
  • Social Game
Perks:
  • Medical Benefits
  • Dental Benefits

Job Details

Join Our Team at Animal Company! Animal Company has quickly become a sensation since its launch in early July, surging to the top 10 on the Meta Quest in less than 2 months and amassing over half a million monthly active players. Our game offers a unique mix of horror, survival, and gorilla-style movement that captivates a diverse audience.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Collaborate with the art and design teams to develop original concepts for characters, environments, props, and other game assets.

  • Create compelling concept art that aligns with the game's overall tone and vision – blending adventure, horror, and action.

  • Translate gameplay mechanics and narrative themes into visually interesting and practical designs.

  • Produce quick sketches, color studies, and refined illustrations for feedback and iteration.

  • Work closely with 3D modelers, animators, and developers to ensure that concepts are accurately realized in the game.

  • Participate in brainstorming sessions and contribute ideas to improve the visual and thematic elements of the game.




Requirements

Portfolio Requirements: Please include a portfolio or demo reel showcasing relevant work, including both 2D and 3D skills (2D means concept drawing to marketing thumbnails/assets).

Requirements:
  • Strong drawing and painting skills, with a good understanding of anatomy, perspective, lighting, and color theory.

  • A portfolio demonstrating creative and imaginative designs, with an emphasis on unique characters and atmospheric environments.

  • Familiarity with digital art tools such as Photoshop, Procreate, or other industry-standard software.

  • Ability to work within a team and take direction while contributing fresh ideas.

  • Experiences in working on VR games. 

  • A passion for horror, adventure, and action genres.

  • Basic understanding of the game development pipeline is a plus.

  • Familiarity with AI tools for creative and artistic purposes is a big plus.

  • Experience or interest in VR and social games is a bonus, but not required.

Skills:

  • Blender, Hand Drawing, Unity Engine, Figma, Adobe softwares


Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Vision
  • FSA
  • 401k
  • Short-term Disability
  • Long-term Disability
  • Life & ADD Insurance
  • Commuter Benefits
  • Wellness Benefits

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