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2D Artist
2 years ago
Pixelberry Studios is a top mobile games developer, creating fun and engaging games with heart for over nine years. We’re a division of Nexon, one of the Top 10 largest gaming companies in the world. Our studio is 3-for-3 launching games into the App Store's Top 25 Grossing chart. Our market-leading, award-winning mobile game, Choices: Stories You Play, broke into the Top 5 in the App Store. Our vision for success is based around innovative game design, diversity, and putting our players first!
We've seen firsthand the positive impact that games can make. Because of that, we leverage our commercial success to make a real difference: we have partnered with numerous non-profits, saved actual lives with our games, and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars to charities. Players love our games’ focus on racial, gender, sexual, and identity diversity while holding us accountable when they expect more.
Some of us at Pixelberry have worked together for over 10 years through multiple companies. As a result, we strive to create long-term relationships that help sustain our success. We continue to add new individuals who aren’t just searching for another stepping stone but a place to put down roots and actively make a difference. We love what we do and are looking for passionate, like-minded people who want to grow, learn, and make a difference together.
SUMMARY OF POSITION
We are looking for a veteran 2D painter to support our hit mobile game, Choices: Stories You Play. The ideal candidate will be highly flexible and able to work in a creative, fast-paced, team-collaborating environment. You will be expected to deliver in-game art assets, as well as cinematic and promotional illustrations. This is a full-time position that will eventually be on-site in Mountain View, CA once our office reopens post-COVID-19 restrictions.
Currently, all Pixelberry staff are working remotely. Hybrid work model (1 day/week in-office) will be in place once we resume on-site operations, currently scheduled for January 2022. 100% remote option will be available/reviewed on a case-by-case basis only.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Choices releases various interactive books in genres such as romance, sci-fi, fantasy, historical fiction, suspense, action, horror, and more. As the artist assigned to lead a book, you will work closely with the writers and producers to develop the book’s brand and tone, its characters, creatures, environment, and props. You would have the range to switch between styles, from illustrated-realism to cartoon, anime, and any other style necessary. You are knowledgeable in many genres through various media. And you understand how to capture the player's interest through cinematography, body language, and fashionable outfits according to each genre. You have skills in graphic design to produce marketing ads for your book.
As an art lead, you are organized and disciplined and can adapt quickly to complex pipeline processes. You will track asset progress, maintain clear communications, and provide effective critiques that elevates asset qualities. You are easy to collaborate with, take initiative, know how to lead with modesty, and empower your teammates to succeed.
REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE
- 5 years of experience in game development, with 2 shipped mobile/console titles
- An expert in Photoshop, both as a painter and as an image manipulator
- Possesses a good understanding of lighting, color, form, and composition
- Able to create multiple concept iterations and steer within design constraints
- Able to paint anatomically-accurate humans and creatures in different angles and bring forth personality through subtle facial expressions or posture
- Able to paint natural skins, hair, fabrics, etc.
- Well-versed in a variety of art styles such as illustrated-realism, anime, cartoon, etc.
- Able to provide polished art assets while meeting strict deadlines
- A great team player who can both take the lead and be led by others
- Good communication skills are a must
- Energetic and enthusiastic
- Highly organized
POSITIVES
- Knowledge in fashion and how to dress characters appealingly
- Proficient in Illustrator for vector art and graphic design
- Familiarity with all Adobe Creative Suite applications, such as Flash and After Effects
- Familiarity with 3D software such as Maya, Max, or Zbrush
MATERIALS REQUESTED
- A cover letter indicating why you are interested in the position
- A current resume highlighting relevant and educational experience
- Your portfolio: Only digital formats such as a website, blog or online album are accepted; physical media will not be considered
- An art test will follow after the initial phone interview
Candidates without the above materials will not be considered.
BENEFITS & PERKS
- Competitive salary
- High level of autonomy and freedom
- Rich & flexible health, disability, and employee assistance offerings to meet the needs of a diverse workforce
- 401(K) with matching program
- Paid Year-End Break
- Relaxed office environment with free food and snacks and WFH Tuesdays and Thursdays (pre-COVID)
- Virtual escape rooms, video game nights, trivia parties, and other team-building activities throughout the year!
HOW THIS JOB IS DIFFERENT
- Learn about the business side of mobile games. Our team is very good at what we do.
- Good work/life balance. We are family-friendly and take a long-term view on individual and team success
- That warm fuzzy feeling that you’re not just making a difference at a company, but in the lives of people all over the world.
Pixelberry values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, Black/BIPOC, LGBT individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. Pixelberry Studios is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will not be discriminated against because of race, color, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, religion, national origin, citizenship status, disability, ancestry, marital status, veteran status, medical condition or any protected category prohibited by local, state or federal laws.
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