Pixel Artist / 2D Artist in Whimsy Games

ABOUT THE COMPANY

Whimsy Games is an outsourcing game development company known for creating innovative and entertaining games for various platforms. With a focus on creativity, Whimsy Games constantly explores new ideas and pushes game development’s boundaries. In the next few years, we are aiming to create bestsellers and become a respectable partner for global GameDev companies.

Whimsy Games is on the lookout for a talented and passionate Pixel Artist/2D Artist to join our team! If you have a love for creating captivating 8-bit graphics and a strong foundation in game development, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create Pixel art graphics (environment objects, characters and UI Items) for 8bit games
• Work with documentation, compliance with technical requirements
• Work with feedback and working with the lead artist
• Create mood boards, concept art, polishes
• Task Estimations and time trekking 
• Follow established workflow requirements, art pipelines, and best practices to maintain efficient art production processes
• Communication with the technical department and PM 
• Preparation and export of art assets.

COMPETENCIES AND EXPERIENCE

• 2+ years of experience as a 2D Artist in the game dev
• Knowledge of English
• Knowledge of Pixel art editors, NES graphic editors
• Good understanding of the game development process ( Technical processes/Basic Art Pipelines, Development and preparation of art for animation) 
• Ability to be proactive, and highly organized, with good teamwork skills
• Experience work with Pixel Art
• Experience in creating characters, UI items and backgrounds from concept to final render 
• Collaging and post-polishing skills 
• Freehand drawing skills
• Basic artistic knowledge: Color science, perspective, construction of light, etc.
• Independence and good communication skills. We are expecting a proactive participant in the project.