Middle 2D Artist (Citybuilder)

1 Month ago • 3 Years + • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As a Middle 2D Artist at Stepico, you'll design and produce high-quality 2D assets for Citybuilder, a city-building game. You'll work from concept to final asset, collaborating with designers, animators, and programmers. Responsibilities include ensuring asset quality and consistency, documenting workflows, and working in various art styles (cartoon, casual, semi-realism, realism). The project uses Unity and .NET, integrating with partner slot games. Experience with AI and a strong portfolio are essential.
Must have:
  • 3+ years 2D art experience
  • Proficiency in Photoshop
  • Strong design principles understanding
  • Isometric, background, illustration skills
  • Various art styles proficiency
  • Strong portfolio
  • AI experience
  • Meeting strict deadlines
Good to have:
  • Intermediate English+
  • Fine Arts degree
  • 3D editor experience
  • Full-cycle game dev experience
  • City builder/strategy game experience
  • Character art experience
Perks:
  • Work in various styles
  • Diverse project experience
  • Constructive feedback
  • Collaboration with colleagues

Job Details

About Project

Citybuilder is a project developed in collaboration with one of our partners, based on the existing game MyEmpire. In Citybuilder, players can rebuild cities using energy resources, earning various bonuses along the way. These bonuses can later be used in partner slot games, enhancing the gameplay experience.

The main objective of the team is to create high-quality art assets and 3D models of buildings, which will be integrated into the game’s map. The project will leverage technologies such as Unity and .NET to deliver a seamless and immersive experience for players.

Team Composition: 2D & 3D Artists, Art Lead, UI/UX Designer , Unity & .NET Developers, Game Designer, Project Manager

With a focus on creativity, technical expertise, and collaboration, Citybuilder will offer players a dynamic and rewarding city-building experience.

Requirements

  • 3 years of professional experience in the development of 2D art  from concept art to a final asset;
  • Proficiency in Photoshop;
  • Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, perspective, and lighting;
  • Ability to work with different parts of the project (isometric props, backgrounds and small illustrations minigames);
  • Ability to work in cartoon and casual art styles, semi-realism and realism;
  • Strong portfolio;
  • Experience working with AI;
  • Ability to perform tasks in strictly defined terms.

Will Be A Plus

  • Intermediate English level and above;
  • Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field;
  • Experience with 3D editors (Blender, SketchUp, Z-brush, or similar);
  • Experience with art production for full-cycle game development;
  • Experience in working with such genres as city builder, farming, strategy, adventure; 
  • Experience in character art

Personal Characteristics

  • Self-organization;
  • Responsibility and reliability;
  • Commitment to deadlines;
  • Ability to work in a team and take constructive feedback;
  • Attention to detail;
  • Desire for development.

Responsibilities

  • Design and produce high-quality 2D assets according to the guidelines;
  • Ensure that all assets meet the required quality and are consistent with the overall vision;
  • Work closely with game designers, animators, and programmers;
  • Document workflows and techniques for team reference.

How will you grow professionally with Stepico

You will:

  • Work both in-depth in one style and try yourself in different ones;
  • Work on various projects on various topics and develop oneself in the direction of generating ideas, and creativity, both within the same style and within the framework of different stylistics;
  • Receive constructive feedback and exchange experience with colleagues.

Our company values

  • Passion for games;
  • Creating innovative projects;
  • A policy of open communication;
  • Strong appreciation of your performance;
  • Competence development;
  • Comfort and well-being of our employees.

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