2D Lead Artist

8 Months ago • 6-8 Years

Job Summary

Job Description

Lead a 2D art team, creating exceptional visual quality for game development. 6+ years of experience, strong leadership, and industry-standard tools required.
Must have:
  • 2D Art Experience
  • Team Management
  • Photoshop Proficiency
  • Art Principles Mastery
Good to have:
  • Concept Art
  • 3D Pipeline Knowledge
  • Various Art Styles
  • Industry Knowledge
Perks:
  • Competitive Salary
  • Health Insurance

Job Details

Description

Join Kokku as a 2D Lead Artist and lead a talented team to achieve exceptional visual quality in game development. If you have extensive experience in 2D art, a strategic mindset, and a passion for guiding artists, we want to hear from you.

Being a part of Kokku means being able to work with commitment to excellence. As a result, we put our talents and efforts on making games better. In addition, only at Kokku you will have the opportunity to work with great IPs and major studios like Activision, Guerrilla Games, Netflix, Warner Brothers and Treyarch, to name a few.

At Kokku we have a team of experts, working on every stage of game production. We strongly believe in pushing boundaries and creating remarkable experiences.

As a 2D Lead Artist, you will:

  • Lead and inspire a team of 2D artists to meet the technical and visual quality expectations of clients.
  • Collaborate closely with art direction, tech art, and quality assurance teams to refine the art team's objectives.
  • Advise the project manager in setting tasks and goals for the project art team.
  • Guide and support artists in achieving their performance and development objectives.
  • Actively resolve art-related issues and enhance the overall quality of the work.

Requirements

  • Expertise in creating object concepts, ranging from weapons to props.
  • 6-8 years of solid experience in 2D art or concept art within the game development industry.
  • At least two years of experience in managing talent.
  • Experience or knowledge of various art styles in 2D media.
  • Deep industry knowledge and proficiency with industry-standard tools like Photoshop.
  • Understanding of 3D pipelines.
  • Mastery of art principles, including composition, balance, contrast, proportion, and rhythm.
  • High standards for quality and artistic taste.
  • Strategic thinking with a desire to develop and mentor the team.
  • Excellent communication skills, including the ability to channel information, select the right audience, practice active listening, and maintain an open mind.
  • Ability to objectively evaluate the work of others and provide constructive feedback.

Benefits

The benefits about joining Kokku

  • Competitive financial reward;
  • Health Insurance;
  • A transparent and inclusion-oriented culture;
  • Relocation bonus,
  • Meal ticket;
  • Transport benefits and more.

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About The Company

Kokku stands as a premier provider of end-to-end creative development and Co-Development for AAA/AA projects, boasting a strong presence with offices in Europe and LatAm. Renowned for our collaborative approach, we specialize in delivering a diverse array of AAA/AA titles across platforms like Consoles, PC, and Mobile.


Our esteemed partners include industry giants such as Activision, Guerrilla Games, Codemasters, Electronic Arts, Paradox, Samsung, Netflix, and many more.

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