Lead / Senior 2D Artist

You will be working with an MMO game developer and publisher built around a collective of hackers and designers in pursuit of the next great paradigm shift in the video game industry.

**Responsibilities**:

- Create concept art and high-quality 2D assets for characters, vehicles and environments in a stylized anime aesthetic
- Create visual mockups to communicate game ideas
- Collaborate with stakeholders to define and maintain the artistic vision for various projects
- Provide constructive feedback to the art team and help them achieve their potential
- Participate actively in project planning and creative brainstorming sessions
- Be able to troubleshoot and solve artistic issues that arise during production

**Requirements**:

- 8+ years of experience in the video game industry
- Proven experience as a 2D artist in the game industry, with demonstrated success in an anime aesthetic
- Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects
- Strong knowledge of composition, color theory, and layout
- Demonstrated ability to create expressive, stylized characters and environments in an anime style
- Mastery of time management to adhere to schedules and deadlines
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills

**Nice to Have**:

- Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine
- Strong understanding of the game development process
- Experience with 3D modeling software (e.g., Blender, Maya)
- Experience in storyboarding
- Previous experience in a leadership position
- Degree from an Art College
- We're an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status_