Intermediate 2D Artist, Animator – 8-Month Contract

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2D Artist/Animator creating game-ready assets for Big Viking Games' flagship game. Collaborating with production and design teams remotely to deliver high-quality animations.

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
  • 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