Senior 2D Artist - Casual

1 Month ago • All levels • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Amber is seeking a talented and experienced Senior 2D Artist to join their Creative Core team. This role involves creating key visuals for project pitches in a fast-paced, iterative environment. Responsibilities include producing 2D illustrations and concept art aligned with artistic and technical direction, covering subjects like characters, environments, and vehicles. The artist will ensure visual designs adhere to gameplay constraints and project aesthetic principles, manage their workload, and communicate effectively with game designers, graphic artists, and art directors. Proficiency in traditional and digital art techniques, including software like Photoshop, Maya, and Painter, is essential. The role requires interpreting briefs, incorporating client feedback, and meeting strict deadlines.
Must have:
  • Create 2D illustrations and concept art.
  • Work with characters, environments, game objects, vehicles.
  • Understand gameplay constraints on visual design.
  • Apply aesthetic and graphic design principles.
  • Self-plan and time estimate work.
  • Communicate effectively with team members.
  • Use drawing and painting techniques in 2D.
  • Proficient with software like Photoshop, Maya, Painter.
  • Interpret briefs efficiently.
  • Respond positively to client feedback.
  • Adapt work based on critique.
  • Research topics and collect references.
  • Meet strict deadlines.
Good to have:
  • Fine and commercial art training in illustration.
  • Experience in the gaming industry.
  • 3D modeling, texturing, animation skills.
  • Architectural skills.
  • Motion graphics and video editing skills.
Perks:
  • Fun and dynamic community of artisans.
  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Awesome and talented colleagues.
  • Support from teammates.

Job Details

About us: 

At Amber, we're always on the hunt for the most talented individuals in the industry to join our team. We're dedicated to delivering top-notch service to our customers and know that our employees are key to making that happen. We offer attractive compensation packages and plenty of chances to grow with us, and we're always on the lookout for ways to do things better. Our team works together towards common goals and we value each member's contributions to our mission of continuous improvement and innovation. 

About the role:  

Amber’s Creative Core is looking for a passionate, experienced Concept Artist or Illustrator to join our project pitch team. This role calls for versatile art skills in a fast-paced iterative environment creating key visuals that fascinate, intrigue and inform both internal and external clients.  

The Quest:  
  • Create 2D illustrations and concept art in line with the project's artistic and technical direction.  

  • Work with subject matter including but not limited to; characters, environments, game objects, vehicles, gameplay screens, etc.  

  • Understand the gameplay constraints on the visual design. 

  • Understand and apply aesthetic and graphic design principles developed for the project 

  • Ability to self-plan and time estimate your work. 

  • Proficiently communicate with team members (Game Designers, Graphic Artists, Art Directors), and other stakeholders. 

  • Use traditional and technological approaches to create designs in 2D through drawing and painting. 

  • Be confident using creative a variety of software and art technologies e.g. Photoshop, Maya, Painter, etc. 

  • Efficiently interpret briefs. 

  • Respond positively to client feedback. 

  • Adapt and refine your work based on client/lead critique. 

  • Research topics and collect reference and ideas to use in your designs. 

  • Meet strict deadlines. 

The Skills:  
  • Fine and commercial art training in illustration including color theory, composition, art history, life drawing, character design, speed painting, sculpture, photography, industrial design, fashion, theater. 

  • Experience in doing illustration and/or concept art  

  • 2D skills – Art tools like Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Procreate, etc. 

  • Previous experience working in the gaming industry as a concept or production artist. 

  • 3D modeling, texturing, animation, architectural skills a plus. 

  • Motion Graphics and video edit skills a plus. 

Required Application Materials: 
  • Reel or Portfolio demonstrating artistic skills. 

The Reward:   
  • A fun and dynamic community of artisans where you can make a difference.   

  • A competitive compensation package.   

  • Awesome and talented colleagues.    

  • Support from all your teammates.    

   

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