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Senior 2D Artist

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 game artist to support our hit mobile game, Choices: Stories You Play. The ideal candidate should have a strong character illustration and concept art skill set, contributing to the team as we continue to pioneer new projects and improve upon new art standards. In this fast-paced, team-oriented environment, our ideal Senior 2D Artist will help establish the art style, create game assets and cinematic illustrations, set up and document processes, and train up teammates. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are operating remotely at this time. Once we resume onsite operations, the position is expected to work out of Mountain View, CA.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we are operating remotely at this time. Once we resume onsite operations, the position is expected to work out of Mountain View, CA.

RESPONSIBILITIES

As an experienced Artist, you will work closely with the Art Director to develop and champion art styles in high rendering quality. You have a concept artist background and are talented at creating attractive characters, captivating environments, and compelling props and creatures that best fit the tone of the project's stories. This requires you to have the range to render art appropriate for romance, sci-fi, fantasy, or horror genres, as well as be an expert in various styles from realistic illustration to contemporary cel-shading or anime techniques. Additionally, you are skilled in maneuvering lighting and mood, conveying body language, and pulling together fashionable outfits to compose enticing cinematography catering to the project's market and brand.

With years in the industry, you possess a team-first, process-inclined mentality. Aside from art creation, you are a natural leader, who takes initiative to communicate style, create efficient pipelines, train and provide effective feedback to teammates to meet the art standards. Moreover, you are a disciplined, organized, and detail-oriented individual, who can perform well in a synergetic setting. You are easy to collaborate with across various departments and are willing to lead and be led.

REQUIREMENTS AND EXPERIENCE

• 7+ years in game development with 4 shipped mobile/console titles or similar experience.
• Able to paint anatomically-accurate humans and creatures in various perspectives, and bring forth personality through subtle facial expressions or posture.
• Able to render high-quality, realistic skins, hair, fabrics, etc.
• Possesses a good understanding of lighting, color, forms, and composition to enhance the narratives in an art work.
• Well-versed in a variety of popular art styles whether they are realism, anime, and so on.
• Able to establish a consistent and stunning UI style that enhances gameplay experience.
• Able to frequently interact with managers and producers to improve on art processes and workflow.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for planning, critiquing, and training.
• Enthusiastic and energetic.
• Collaborates well with producers, engineers, marketing, etc.
• Highly organized in personal and corporate file management.

POSITIVES

• Knowledge of fashion and how to dress characters appealingly.
• Skilled at Illustrator for vector art and logo design.
• Familiarity with Live 2D animation tools.
• Familiarity with all Adobe Creative Suite applications, such as 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 Studios 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 is also 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.