Senior 2D Artist (Casual, Stylized)

A leading digital and social game publisher, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms and with an audience of 157 million monthly users offers via Gameloft Advertising Solutions a unique level of visibility and involvement to advertisers. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

The company has operated in Ukraine since 2007. Gameloft Kharkiv is one of the largest and the most successful Gameloft Studios.
Gameloft Lviv is a young Studio that continues to grow, establishing a full development pipeline for mobile games.

We are looking for experienced and impassioned Senior 2D Artist with a strong background in casual 2D game art. As a part of a cross-specialization team you will play a key role in exciting process of game development and creation of visually appealing and cohesive art.

Directions of professional activity: concept art, promo art

• 4+ years of experience in 2D game art, with a strong portfolio showcasing work on casual games;
• Superior eye for light, form, value, color and composition;
• Strong concept art skills;
• Good knowledge of casual and cartoonish art style;
• Experience with 3D tools (scene composing, kitbashing, lighting, rendering, basic  
• modelling)
• Creativity, ability both to provide and realize original and fresh ideas;
• Flexibility (personal & professional);
• Willingness to work as a part of team (feedbacks, collaboration, deadlines);
• Passion for video games.

Will be a plus:

• Professional education (Fine Arts / Design);
• Basic experience in UI Art;
• Knowledge of latest industry trends and workflows;
• Good understanding of mobile games market.

Responsibilities:

• Concept art of characters, buildings, decorations.
• Promo art: complex scene composing, polishing & overpaint (2D, 2D+3D)
• Creating UI elements such as icons, items, currencies, backgrounds.
• Providing mentorship and guidance to junior artists, fostering a collaborative and creative work environment
• Collaborating with 3D artists: preparing concepts for 3d modeling, giving feedback etc.

Benefits:

• Join a leading global mobile and video games publisher and developer utilizing the state-of-art mobile technologies and devices;
• Become a part of the talented international team in a friendly, creative and dynamic environment;
• Become a true pro in the fast-growing, exciting and innovative video games industry;
• Be proud to deliver the prestigious products winning the top rankings worldwide;
• Build up your career with dynamic promotions and worldwide opportunities.

Your portfolio will convey technical mastery and a natural eye for artistic creativity and design. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete an art assessment.