We seek a passionate artist (AKA – Creative Nerd!) with a strategic and creative approach to designing and producing high-quality visuals for casino slot games. The ideal candidate should possess:
Experience:-
- 2+ Years in Relevant Roles: Proven track record as a Game Artist, Digital Visual Artist.
- iGaming Industry Success: Demonstrated artistic excellence for games.
Skills & Expertise:-
- Creativity and Imagination: The ability to generate fresh and innovative ideas that fit the game's vision.
- Passion for Games: A genuine interest in video games and an understanding of different art styles and genres.
- Proficiency in 2D Art Software: Mastery of industry-standard software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
- Adaptability: Flexibility to work across various art styles, genres, and platforms.
- Mastery of Colour Theory: Understanding how colours interact and evoke emotions to create harmonious and impactful visuals.
- Strong Drawing and Illustration Skills: The ability to create visually appealing and expressive characters, environments, and objects.
- Composition and Layout Expertise: Skilfully arranging elements within a frame to create balanced and engaging scenes.
- Keen Eye for Detail: Meticulous attention to details, ensuring visual consistency and high-quality artwork.
- UI/UX Design: Creating intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces that enhance player experience.
- Animation Skills: Understanding of 2D animation principles to create dynamic in-game assets.
- Organizational & Communication Skills: Excellent organizational and communication abilities.
- Problem-Solving: Expertise in solving complex problems with attention to detail.
- Time Management and Organization: Meeting deadlines and managing workload effectively.
Industry Experience:-
- Casino & Slots Expertise: Deep understanding of the casino and slots industry.
- Proven Track Record: Successful experience in game artwork.
Mindset & Approach:-
- Self-Motivated & Creative: Driven and creative with a passion for game creation.
- Innovative & Risk-Taking: Willing to take risks and make bold decisions.
- Player Experience Focused: Dedicated to enhancing player experience and game production.
- Flexible & Collaborative: Ability to work effectively with Creative Director, fellow artists, animators and customers.
- Resilience & Feedback: Strong at receiving feedback and providing constructive feedback.
- Research-Oriented: Committed to researching and staying updated on slot games and market trends..
Creativity & Passion:-
- Innovative Mindset: Creative thinker adept at working on diverse gaming products from concept to release.
- Gaming Passion: Genuine enthusiasm for gaming, both as a creator and player, with a drive to innovate.
Requirements
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:-
Pre-Production:-
- Scope Analysis and Work Breakdown: Understanding the client's vision, goals, and expectations for the artwork. Clear understanding of what will be created and delivered. It acts as a blueprint for the creative process and helps manage expectations throughout the project.
- Conceptualization & Planning: Multiple creative ideas and exploring different visual representations of the project's core requirements. Developing sketches, mood boards, or prototypes to visualize the ideas and explore different artistic directions.
- Concept Sketches: Create multiple options/variety to communicate ideas visually and concepts during the early stages of a creative project. Highly experienced use of AI to Increase the productivity.
- Proposal Presentation: Prepare PowerPoint presentation to create visually appealing and organized slides to present the outcome.
2D Artwork Production:-
- High Quality:Crafting meticulously detailed, high-resolution art assets (Characters, Props, Backgrounds, and UI elements) using the approved concepts.
- Player-Centric Approach: Design compelling visuals that enhance user experiences.
- Trends and Analysis: Analyse trends and other games to develop standout game features. Research market trends and other games to drive creative concepts and challenge industry norms.
- Scope and Timelines: Ensuring that the final product aligns with the needs of the client and is delivered on time.
- Animation Support: Preparing layered files for animations
Interests & Knowledge:-Interests & Knowledge:-
- Slot Games: Keen interest in games with knowledge of game mechanics.
- Player Experience: Focus on enhancing player experience through visuals.
- Player Behaviour: Basic understanding of player behaviours and preferences.
General Skills
- Communication: Excellent verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Leadership: Strong leadership and communication abilities.
- Multitasking: Capable of managing multiple projects in a fast-paced environment.
QUALIFICATIONS:-
- Bachelor’s / Master’s In Fine Arts or equivalent In 2d visual arts
- Prior experience as a game artist or a related field is desirable.
- 2+ years of experience as a 2D Artist with a solid understanding of game visual production and competitor games.
- Experience with UI/UX design in gaming.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
- Capable of multitasking across multiple projects.