Junior 2D Artist/Animator responsible for creating game-ready assets for Big Viking Games' flagship game YoWorld. Collaborating with internal teams and contributing to quality game execution.
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 (our art environment is not compatible with macOS; while you may use your Mac for some tasks, a Windows setup is required for production work)
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
Experience with photo manipulation
Strong knowledge of the game development process
Task-driven, self-motivated and proactive
**Nice to Haves:**
F2P game experience
A demonstrated aptitude in creating isometric art in a photo-realistic style
A knowledge or interest in utilizing A.I. as a tool for ideation and supplementing your artistic skill
A working knowledge of Blender
Experience with rigging 3D character models for animation
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