[Hiring] Junior 2D Artist/Animator @Big Viking Games

Role Description

This role involves creating game-ready assets for game development for our flagship game, YoWorld. The position will be remote and will collaborate with various internal stakeholders such as Production, LiveOps, and Product teams.

• Creating compelling assets focusing on props, furniture, houses, backgrounds, or costumes
• Creating engaging high-quality 2D animation on style and within design constraints
• Working independently and collaboratively with team members to develop unique assets that fit the established style
• 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

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience creating 2D game art, preferably in the social/mobile gaming space
• 2+ years of 2D animation experience
• 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
• Understanding of the principles of animation
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong knowledge of the game development process
• Task-driven, self-motivated, and proactive

Requirements

• Must have access to a Windows PC (our art environment is not compatible with macOS)
• Experience with MidJourney or similar AI image generation
• Experience taking features from concept to final in-game art
• Experience creating character animation
• Solid understanding of perspective and isometry, composition, character design, colour theory, visual effects, and lighting
• Experience with photo manipulation

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
• Experience with Confluence and Jira

Company Description

Big Viking Games is focused on making our mark as a next-generation, live operations games company. We believe that each Viking is unique and brings exponential value to the company.

We are committed to creating an inclusive and accessible environment for all candidates. We welcome applications from individuals of all abilities and will provide accommodations throughout the hiring process as needed.