GOGAME jobs - 2D Artist

Job Description

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Create art in a wide range of styles from realistic to cartoon, from start concept to implementation in the game.
• Conceptualize, design, and create stunning (2D) in-game visual effects (modeling, texturing, animating, lighting, shaders, etc) by using available tools in a real-time engine.
• Create high quality texture content for the game world (textures and other related maps or images for mapping on 3D objects).
• Create character concepts, environments and backgrounds.
• Create game interface and menus
• Active involvement in the game creation process by interacting with the design team. 
• Effectively contributing to the art pipeline while understanding target platform constraints.
• Meeting project deadlines/milestones.
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EXPERIENCE AND REQUIREMENTS

• 2+ years of experience as video game artist.
• Thorough understanding of digital/traditional and Graphic art techniques.
• Good knowledge of 2D editing tools, like Adobe Flash or Illustrator, to be able to deliver any kind of good quality 2D assets
• Good skills using Photoshop (or similar tool) to create textures for 3D assets
• A solid background in academic drawing, sketching and/or illustration is a major asset.
• Versatile and prepared to tackle many different kinds of tasks, ranging from creative challenges to mass production.
• Self-motivation, excellent communication and organization skills, team spirit, proactivity.
• Positive attitude with the ability to receive and provide objective feedback
• Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change.
• Work permit for Spain is a must (prior to applying for the position)

We also appreciate the following qualities:

• Animation skills (2D mostly, 3D a real plus).
• Working Unity experience.
• Texture painting skills.
• Experience with 3D tools, texturing in both Low and High poly. Knowledge of animation, Illustrator, Flash, Unity engine, particle effects creation programs (e.g. combustion, particle illusion, fork) and motion graphics programs (eg After Effects).
• Fluent spoken and written English.
• Passion for games and some knowledge of the gaming industry.

PORTFOLIO REQUIREMENTS

In order for your application to be considered, you must submit a portfolio or other samples of your work.