2D/Graphic Art Director/Lead Artist in Remotable Games

Location: Worldwide — Remote

Job Type: Part-Time/Full-Time Contract

Company Overview

Remotable Games is an Indie board game development studio creating immersive and captivating tabletop games. We are currently seeking a talented 2D Art Director / Lead Artist to join our team and contribute to our upcoming project, “Bloodshed” — a medieval intense PvP board game set in a dark and atmospheric world. Successfully presented recently at Dice Tower West — premier west coast gaming convention held in Las Vegas Nevada, “Bloodshed” is firmly on its way to disrupt the Board Gaming community.

Position Overview

As a Lead 2D Artist for the “Bloodshed” project, you will play a crucial role of Art Director in bringing the game’s gritty medieval world to life. Your primary responsibility will be to define and establish artistic vision for the game art and lead the creative Art-team to deliver the project. It includes stunning art for characters, gameplay components, digital promotion materials and concepts, contributing to the game’s visual identity and atmosphere.

Key Responsibilities

Lead Artistic Vision:

• Together with game designers, publisher and artists create artistic vision for the game, backed by research and artifacts s.a. concept art, mood boards, style guides, references etc.
• Lead delivery of the art with Art-team: define tasks, research references, provide feedback and control timely execution and delivery as per plan.
• Manage Art quality — maintain high artistic quality throughout the project by reviewing and approving all artwork before finalization.
• Participate in defining road-map and priorities for art creation.
• Guide 3D modeling design team to adhere to concept vision.
• Participate in hiring process for new team members

Support Production and Marketing:

• Along with Art-team create necessary game art that adheres to the game’s dark and foreboding atmosphere.
• Design marketing materials for digital and offline campaigns.
• Design intuitive and visually appealing user interface elements, icons, and menus that enhance user experience while visiting digital platforms.
• Design visual elements for Crowdfunding Campaigns to boost performance and growth of the fanbase.

Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with the game designers, and other team members to ensure that your artwork aligns with the project’s vision and requirements.
• Be open to feedback and willing to make revisions and improvements as needed.
• Along with Art-team, create game art that adheres to the game’s dark and foreboding atmosphere.

Qualifications

• Experience with leading art-teams of highly-skilled professionals with vision.
• Proven experience as a 2D artist with a portfolio showcasing character concept art and background illustrations.
• Proficiency in digital art software (e.g., Adobe Photoshop, Procreate, or equivalent).
• Strong understanding of composition, lighting, shading, and texture in 2D artwork.
• Creative and innovative mindset with the ability to translate ideas into visually stunning concepts.
• Passion and knowledge of medieval history and aesthetics is a plus.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Additional Expectations

• Passion and love for board games is a big plus!
• Self-driven and self-directed style of work in a distributed environment
• Attention to detail, multitasking, generation of ideas
• Proven ability to deliver excellence in Remote work environment

Additional Information:

• Please include a link to your portfolio showcasing relevant artwork when applying.
• The successful candidate will have the opportunity to contribute to an exciting and unique tabletop gaming project with a passionate team of creators.

How to Apply: Interested candidates should submit their resume, and a link to their portfolio to [email protected]. Please include “2D/Graphic Art Director/Lead Artist — Bloodshed Game” in the subject line.

Remotable Games is an equal opportunity employer. We encourage candidates of all backgrounds and experiences to apply. We look forward to receiving your application and reviewing your creative talents.