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Associate 2D Artist

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re on the hunt for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment.

Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays

100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More

Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens

Yoga & Wellness Activities

Happy Hours

Company Events

The Associate 2D Artist will be responsible for developing high quality artwork and production quality game assets to assist in the creation of mobile games. This unique position requires a creative, talented and motivated individual to collaborate with multiple disciplines to help create

the next set of great Disney and Pixar licensed games.

To successfully execute the role, this person will help visualize characters, environments and props that help communicate gameplay and bring our franchises to life. They will support the development team with art asset production as well as provide support materials for marketing.

As an Associate 2D Artist, the candidate will be involved in all aspects of internal game development, from brainstorms and pre-production to content releases for live operations. The candidate will partner with the Art Director/Lead to define the most appropriate tools, methods and approaches for each project. This person will also work directly with engineers to ensure artworks is accurately and consistently represented in game. The ideal candidate is a creative, talented and motivated individual eager to learn, contribute and grow their skills

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Design various characters, environments, and props.
• Provide concepts and storyboards for in-development game mechanics and features.
• Build and create game assets up to the standards set by product style guides.
• Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure consistency of art across multiple devices.
• Assist production with decks and presentations.
• Participate in visual critiques and brainstorms.
• Research industry standards and develop new techniques and workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Formal education or relevant professional experience in either Illustration, Animation or Entertainment Arts. (BA/BFA degree preferred.)
• Understanding of fundamental visual design principles.
• Attention to detail, and ability to solve creative problems.
• Familiarity with mobile gaming, ability to speak confidently about current games on the market.
• Excellent Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator skills.
• Portfolio of work required. Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication.
• Passion for video games a must!

NICE TO HAVE

• Previous experience with animation motion graphics, and particle effects
• Experience with user interface design
• Experience with 3D modeling and Maya is a plus
• Experience working in Unity
• Affinity for Disney/Pixar

Jam City is a leader in mobile entertainment, providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to broad global audiences.

Jam City was founded in 2009 by MySpace co-founder and CEO Chris DeWolfe and former 20th Century Fox executive Josh Yguado.

Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest grossing and most enduring social gaming franchises for mobile, including Cookie Jam (Facebook “Game of the Year” winner) and Panda Pop.

Jam City is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands including Harry Potter, Family Guy, and Marvel Avengers. Jam City has eight studios around the globe including Los Angeles (HQ), Burbank, San Francisco, San Diego, Toronto, Bogotá, Berlin, and Buenos Aires.

The Jam City team is known for its creative excellence and technological innovation in key areas including storytelling, data science, and audience insights.