2D Artist (Japan)

7 Minutes ago • 3 Years + • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Limit Break is a global leader in the mobile gaming industry, focused on transforming digital markets and building vibrant communities. Leveraging advanced technology and cryptocurrencies, the company creates experiences that connect people worldwide. They are seeking a 2D Artist to join their team in Tokyo. The role involves creating concept art and production art for characters and backgrounds, utilizing generative AI tools, and developing storyboards and visual narratives. The ideal candidate will have strong artistic skills, proficiency in design software, and experience with AI art generation.
Must have:
  • Conceive and iterate on character and 2D background ideas using generative AI tools
  • Design original characters with strong silhouettes, personality, and emotional expression
  • Produce visually rich 2D background concepts that build the world and atmosphere
  • Produce clean, ready-to-use 2D assets for in-game implementation and marketing
  • Actively incorporate new generative AI models and AI-assisted tools
  • Create expressive storyboards that support gameplay and narrative objectives using AI prompts
Good to have:
  • Experience in mobile or game development pipelines
  • Experience producing motion/animatics for storyboard playback
  • Experience with visual references or paint-over work using Unity or Unreal
  • Background in comics, film, or visual development
  • Interest in formulating best practices for integrating AI into visual production pipelines

Job Details

About Us

Limit Break is founded on the core principles of deep expertise, individual and industry growth, and technical excellence. As a global leader in the mobile gaming industry, we are committed to transforming the digital market beyond games and building vibrant communities.

Leveraging the latest technology and cryptocurrencies, we offer experiences that connect people worldwide with creative vision.

Limit Break is supported by prominent investors such as Buckley Ventures and Paradigm Ventures. We are looking for talented individuals to shape the future of the gaming industry with us. As part of Limit Break, why not join us in challenging the limits with your creativity and passion?

Responsibilities

Concept Art (Characters & Backgrounds)

  • Conceive and iterate on character and 2D background ideas by creating prompts with generative AI tools.
  • Design original characters with strong silhouettes, personality, and emotional expression.
  • Produce visually rich 2D background concepts that build the world and atmosphere.
  • Utilize generative AI to streamline schedule management and workflow efficiency by templating prompts and documenting guidelines.

2D Production Art

  • Produce clean, ready-to-use 2D assets for in-game implementation and marketing.
  • Adjust and refine designs based on feedback and changing technical constraints.
  • Maintain consistent asset style throughout the production phase.

AI Utilization

  • Actively incorporate new generative AI models and AI-assisted tools (for iteration, layout, exploration, etc.) while maintaining artistic quality.
  • Propose how AI tools can improve the production pipeline.
  • Possess curiosity and flexibility towards creative workflows that merge human artistry with machine learning.

Storyboard & Visual Narrative

  • Create expressive storyboards that support gameplay and narrative objectives by generating and utilizing AI prompts.
  • Perform manual corrections and polish as needed.
  • Transform scripts and ideas into compelling visual sequences that guide animation, camera work, and design.
  • Collaborate with directors and game designers to adjust pacing, composition, and tone.

Requirements

  • 3+ years of 2D art experience in the gaming industry.
  • Strong portfolio including storyboards, character and background concept art.
  • Excellent understanding of composition, human anatomy, color theory, and visual storytelling.
  • Proficiency in tools such as Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, Procreate.
  • Ability to produce in both stylized and semi-realistic art styles.
  • High prompt creation skills in generative AI art.
  • 1+ year of prompt experience with Midjourney or Stable Diffusion.
  • 1+ year of prompt creation experience with ChatGPT.
  • Knowledge of Gemini Veo and Photoshop AI tools.
  • Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Welcome Skills

  • Experience in mobile or game development pipelines.
  • Experience producing motion/animatics for storyboard playback.
  • Experience with visual references or paint-over work using Unity or Unreal.
  • Background in comics, film, or visual development.
  • Interest in formulating best practices for integrating AI into visual production pipelines.

Apply now:

If you are confident, driven and are looking for an exciting role, this job could be a great opportunity for you.

Apply to careers@limitbreak.com to explore this new opportunity.

This is an international blockchain gaming company that operates regionally, and is opening offices in multiple locations around the globe.

We value diversity at our company. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or any other applicable legally protected characteristics in the location in which the candidate is applying.

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