Lead 2D Artist (Casual/Puzzle)

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Artistic direction: Defining and seeking the visual style and artistic direction for the game. This includes creating style guides and visual target benchmarks
• Creating art assets: Designing and creating 2D art assets for the game, such as characters, environments, UI elements, etc
• Quality assurance: Ensuring that all 2D art assets meet the high-quality standards of the company and that they are consistent with the overall visual style of the game
• Collaboration: Collaborating with game designers, programmers, and other team members to ensure that the art contributes effectively to the game design and enhances the gaming experience
• Scheduling and planning: Plan and schedule art tasks, manage resources effectively, and meet project deadlines
• Recruiting, training, and developing employees in the art department

REQUIREMENTS

• 3 years + of experience in the games industry in a leading art position; ideally with deep experience in casual puzzle free-to-play mobile games
• Strong product vision, high artistic taste, and a trained eye; understanding of how to balance quality
• Excellent understanding of isometry, shapes, and volumes; high level of rendering; experience in character design, creation of complex concepts and illustrations, and interface development
• Solid casual 2D art portfolio is a must
• Ability to see issues with graphics and give constructive feedback
• Knowledge of the global mobile game market and trends in graphics
• Experience assessing and developing a team