Intermediate 2D Artist/Animator for remote contract position creating game-ready assets for YoWorld. Collaborate with internal teams to deliver quality art and animation on time.
Responsibilities
Creating compelling assets focusing on props, furniture, houses, backgrounds OR costumes
Create engaging high quality 2D animation on style and within design constraints
Working independently and collaboratively with team members to develop unique assets which fit the style established
Taking concepts through to final execution of artwork
Working closely with other artists and animators along with game designers and producers to ship quality games on time and on budget
Requirements
Must have access to a Windows PC
3+ years of experience creating 2D game art preferably in the social/mobile gaming space
2+ years of 2D animation experience
Experience with MidJourney or similar AI image generation
Strong working knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (Specifically Animate CC, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop)
Proven track record of creating appealing, high quality characters, props and environments
Experience taking features from concept to final in-game art
Understanding of the principles of animation
Experience creating character animation
Solid understanding of perspective and isometry, composition, character design, colour theory, visual effects and lighting
Strong attention to detail, so you'll notice we've asked you to mention 'Kattegat' in your application
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