Lead Pixel 2D Artist

The company

Our client has developed a social-oriented (and low tech friendly) cloud gaming platform. It was designed it to be accessible to everyone: available directly from a web browser, it does not require a high-speed internet connection to provide a seamless multiplayer game experience. 

We are looking for a very senior, highly motivated, collaboration-oriented, Lead Pixel 2D Artist to join our game development studio and work on a new and groundbreaking game!

Location : Full remote.

The candidate must be within +/- 1hour of CET time zone.

What you will be doing

The position will revolve around these different axes:

• As a Lead Pixel 2D Artist, you will mentor/develop a small team of artists, shape the future of the art team, and also work very hands-on during the whole game development process. As part of the development team you will enjoy a creative, challenging and collaborative environment where your ideas will be every bit as valued as your art expertise.
• You’ll have the challenge of setting the overall art direction and vision for a new and groundbreaking game, and ultimately for the whole game development studio.
• You will directly manage, mentor and develop a small team of artists, and make sure the art team is optimally staffed to tackle current and future challenges.
• You will be very hands-on during the development and will deliver yourself high quality visual design of original 2D games (character concepts, environments and backgrounds). You will also taking charge of the UI design.

What are looking for

• Strong leadership skills and experience managing and developing small team(s) of artists.
• Experience in 2D pixel art (art execution and direction).
• Knowledge of technical constraints and assets optimisation.
• Great understanding of how to produce appealing pixel art in style within the available time frame and resources.
• Good knowledge of 2D editing tools, like Aseprite and photoshop, to be able to deliver any kind of good quality 2D assets.
• 2D Animation skills.
• Excellent understanding of lighting and shading pixel art techniques.
• Good knowledge of video games, ideally retro games.

Benefits

• Unlimited vacations (minimum 5 weeks)
• Monthly well-being allowance (mental help, sport, massage, etc.)
• Home office allowance
• Fully remote & Flexible working hours
• Equal pay policy
• Equal maternity and paternity leave (18 weeks)
• Maternity/Paternity grant of 3K euros (in Europe)
• Stock option plan
• Health insurance compensation a one-to-one basis, depending on geographical location & company’s policy.
• Extra benefits depending on the geographical location.

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