2D Artist (Concept, Stylized)

Company Description

A leading digital and social game publisher, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms and with an audience of 157 million monthly users offers via Gameloft Advertising Solutions a unique level of visibility and involvement to advertisers. Gameloft operates its own established franchises such as Asphalt®, Order & Chaos, Modern Combat and Dungeon Hunter and also partners with major rights holders including Universal, Illumination Entertainment, Disney®, Marvel®, Hasbro®, Fox Digital Entertainment, Mattel®, and Ferrari®. Gameloft distributes its games in over 100 countries. Gameloft is a Vivendi company.

The company has operated in Ukraine since 2007. Gameloft Kharkiv is one of the largest and the most successful Gameloft Studios.
Gameloft Lviv is a young Studio that continues to grow, establishing a full development pipeline for mobile games.

Job Description

We are looking for creative and impassioned 2D Artist Middle level or higher. As a part of a cross-specialization team you will be involved in the exciting process of game development and evolution, concept art and asset creation.

Project: Despicable Me: Minion Rush

Directions of professional activity: 2D generalist (concept art, promo art, casual style)

Responsibilities:

• Creating concept art of props, environment, isometric buildings and decor;
• Creation of icons, currencies and other UI assets;
• Creating of promo art (complex scenes, characters, bg etc);
• Collaborating with 3D artists: preparing concepts for 3d modeling, giving feedback etc.

Qualifications

• Superior eye for light, value, color and composition;
• Solid knowledge of concept art and design principles;
• Good knowledge of casual/cartoonish art style and ability to work with it;
• Willingness to use 3D tools (as a minimum: 3d blocking at concept stage);
• Creativity, ability both to provide and realize original and fresh ideas;
• Flexibility (personal & professional);
• Willingness to work as a part of team (feedbacks, collaboration, deadlines);
• Passion for mobile video games.

• Will be a plus:

• Advanced knowledge of 3D;
• Professional education (Fine Arts / Design);
• Understanding of mobile games market.

Benefits:

• Join a top global mobile and video games publisher using the latest technologies;
• Work with a talented international team in a friendly, creative environment;
• Gain experience in the fast-paced and innovative video games industry;
• Contribute to high-ranking products recognized worldwide;
• Grow your career with dynamic promotions and global opportunities.

What Gameloft offers:

• Possibility to work remote in a global product company with talented people;
• Competitive salary according to the qualifications;
• 21-day paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave and national holidays as non-working days;
• Medical insurance, psychologist;
• Parental leave;
• Own educational platform with courses, training programs, certifications;
• Employee Referral Program with great bonuses;
• Technical support and equipment.

Additional Information

Your portfolio will convey technical mastery and a natural eye for artistic creativity and design. Qualified candidates will be asked to complete an art assessment.