2D Game Artist

The 2D Game Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality illustrations for ongoing live game content, features and events while adhering the overall game art direction and UI style. They are required to coordinate delivery of finished assets to the technical artists in a complete, organized, and well-documented fashion. They should have the ability to deliver exceptional quality, leverage the latest AI art tools and deliver within a reasonable production schedule. 2D Game Artists are expected to be expert users of Adobe Photoshop. Artists are expected to have superior talents in several artistic categories, including: illustration, graphic design, color theory, character design, with 3d skills being a plus.

Responsibilities

Follow the direction of the Art Manager to create high-quality concept art for game content and events screens that adhere to the overall game’s illustration and UI aesthetic; Work rapidly to ideate creative concepts and work in an iterative process; Create concepts that work with existing game UI aesthetic; Create illustrations that are pre-planned to work well with 2D animation and vfx; Create logo designs for game features that adhere to game art style; Use AI tools to accelerate and enhance concepting and asset creation; Use and/or create 3D elements as basis for 2D illustrations; Demonstrate ability to follow dictated file structure and organization for delivery of art assets; Demonstrate ability to provide all necessary assets and documentation within expected deadlines

Requirements

3+ years of experience creating art for mobile games; Exceptional understanding of character design, color theory, composition, lighting, graphic design and text treatments; Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; Experience using AI art tools; Ability to explore new styles and self-assess abilities

Nice to have

Experience using Blender; Experience using Adobe Illustrator; 3D skills

Benefits

Competitive salaries; Annual bonuses, matching 401k; Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks; Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games; Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week; Paid Family Leave; Paid Volunteer Time; Annual 2-night company retreat