2D HOG Grind Artist

1 Week ago • All levels • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

As a 2D HOG Grind Artist at G5 Games, you'll be responsible for creating scenes for hidden object games. This includes developing scene backgrounds, laying out, drawing, and fitting search items into scenes. You'll collaborate with a team and external partners, working in a semi-realistic style. The role demands mastery of photobash techniques, a strong understanding of color, light, atmosphere, perspective, and fundamental artistic principles. Proficiency in Photoshop is essential. You will contribute significantly to the visual appeal of successful match-3 games, working alongside experienced professionals in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Must have:

Mastery of photobash technique
Understanding of color, light, atmosphere
Understanding of linear and aerial perspective
Professional Photoshop skills
Scene creation for HOGs
Collaboration with team and outsourcers

Good to have:

Experience with environment creation
Photo retouching and color correction skills
Familiarity with 3D software

Perks:

Flexible work conditions (fully remote)
Convenient flexible schedule
Internal education system
Compensation for language courses
Relocation support
Medical insurance
Gym membership reimbursement
Bonus program
Profit-sharing (for key employees)

3 skills required

3 skills required for this role

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photoshop

lighting-shading

graphics-design

Job Details

Job description

G5 Games is a Swedish developer and publisher of mobile games played by over 250 million people worldwide. We create games that bring joy to millions of players around the world. Our projects, Sherlock, Hidden City®, Jewels of Rome®, and others, are getting better thanks to the people who develop them.

We are currently looking for a 2D HOG Grind Artist for one of the Match-3 project. You will work with experienced professionals, improve your skills, and contribute to the visual aspect of successful games. If you enjoy and want to be part of a close-knit community of professionals — we’d love to have you on our team!

What You Will Work On:

Work on scenes for hidden object games.
Develop scene backgrounds.
Layout, drawing and fitting search items into scenes.
Work in a team and collaborate with outsourcers.
Work in the semirealistic style of the project.

What We Expect:

Extensive knowledge necessary to work within the speciality:

Mastery of the photobash technique.
Understanding of color, light and atmosphere.
Understanding of linear and aerial perspective.

Mastery of basic artistic disciplines and tools:

Understanding of proportions.
General visual art skills: lighting, form, conveying the characteristics of materials, etc.
Professional Photoshop skills.

Would Be a Plus:

Experience in working with the environment.
Experience in photo retouching and color correction.
Familiarity with 3D.

We don’t expect you to be equally good at everything, but it’s important for us that you’d be prepared to take on different tasks within your area of expertise if the project requires it.

What We Offer:

Flexible Work Conditions – Fully remote format with no office restrictions. Convenient flexible schedule and transparent processes.
Development & Learning – Internal education system that includes workshops, webinars, and hackathons. Compensation for English and other language courses.
Relocation Support – Financial assistance and guidance at every step, from choosing a country to legalizing your entire family.
Health & Well-being – Medical insurance and reimbursement for gym memberships. Team sports initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
Bonus Program – Performance-based bonuses upon meeting sales targets. For key employees—profit-sharing from stock value growth.
Expert Community – Work alongside top industry professionals. Grow in a dynamic and innovative environment.

We look forward to your application!

More about G5 Games:

All official communications with G5 Games representatives are conducted exclusively through the domain. We carefully review each application within a week. If your experience and skills match our requirements, we will contact you for further discussion. If there isn’t a suitable position at the moment, we will add you to our talent pool and notify you when a relevant opportunity arises.