2D Game Artist SSR at Jam City

Montevideo, Montevideo Department, Uruguay

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Mobile Gaming, Game DevelopmentIndustries

Requirements

BA/BFA degree in Illustration, Animation or Entertainment Arts or equivalent training or work experience
2-5 years of art production experience on mobile games
Excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop skills
Skilled in delivering clear and professional communication in English
Solid understanding of art and visual design principles
Excellent project planning and organization skills, attention to detail, ability to solve creative problems
Understanding of mobile gaming, able to speak confidently about current games on the market
Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication
Experience working with outsourcers or external vendors
Experience with or affinity for Disney/Pixar
Passion for video games is a must!
A portfolio of work required
Git / Perforce or equivalent source control experience
Experience working in Unity

Responsibilities

Build and create vector and pixel art game assets up to the high standards set by the style of the product
Review in progress assets made for the game by our outsourcing team and provide high quality notes and draw overs to help them maintain the visual bar and style of Emoji Blitz
Design various characters, environments, UI Assets and props that can fit seamlessly with our established look
Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure consistency of art across multiple devices
Provide concepts and storyboards for in-development game mechanics and features
Assist production with decks and presentations
Use of slack channels for communication between areas
Participate in visual critiques and brainstorms
Research industry standards and develop new techniques and workflows
Manage tasks progress through issue status (in progress, review, etc.) using Atlassian’s features (Jira, Confluence, Sourcetree)
Support the development team with vector art asset production
Provide visual direction to our outsourcing team
Partner with the Art Director and Project Art Lead to define the most appropriate tools, methods and approaches for each project
Work directly with engineers to ensure their artwork is accurately and consistently represented in game, as well as optimized for the needs of our game’s performance

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Vector ArtPixel ArtCharacter DesignUI DesignProp DesignEnvironment DesignGame Asset ProductionAsset Optimization

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What are the perks and benefits offered for this role?

The position offers competitive salaries, benefits, professional development opportunities, and flexibility.

Is this a remote position or does it require office work?

This information is not specified in the job description.

What skills are required for the 2D Game Artist role?

Required skills include excellent Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop proficiency, solid understanding of art and visual design principles, excellent project planning and organization skills with attention to detail, and 2-5 years of art production experience on mobile games.

What is the company culture like at Jam City?

Jam City seeks dynamic, collaborative innovators who thrive in a fast-paced environment, emphasizing teamwork across disciplines, brainstorms, visual critiques, and communication via Slack.

What makes a strong candidate for this 2D Artist position?

A strong candidate has a BA/BFA in Illustration, Animation or Entertainment Arts (or equivalent), 2-5 years of mobile game art production experience, is creative, talented, motivated, eager to learn, and skilled in vector and pixel art with tools like Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.

Jam City

Develops and distributes free-to-play mobile games

About Jam City

Jam City creates and distributes free-to-play mobile games that are accessible to a wide audience. Players can download these games for free and have the option to make in-app purchases for virtual items or upgrades. This business model allows Jam City to generate revenue while keeping the games enjoyable for everyone. The company stands out from its competitors through its focus on storytelling, data science, and audience insights, which help create engaging gameplay that keeps players returning. With nine studios in major cities around the world, Jam City leverages diverse talent to develop some of the highest-grossing mobile games in the industry. The goal of Jam City is to connect people globally through entertaining games.

Culver City, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$464MTotal Funding

DEBTCompany Stage

Data & Analytics, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Vision

Concierge

Paid Leave

Community

Kin Care

Life Insurance

401(k)

Unlimited PTO

Paid Sick Time

ERGs & STaff

Wellbeing Programs

Volunteer & Charity

Casual Dress

Company Events

Dog-Friendly Offices

Risks

Layoffs of 10% of workforce may impact creative output and innovation.

Increased competition from games like 'DC Worlds Collide' could divert players.

Challenges in MENA market entry due to regional dynamics and competition.

Differentiation

Jam City excels in creating narrative-rich games with iconic entertainment brands.

The company leverages data science for audience insights and game engagement.

Jam City has a global presence with studios in major cities worldwide.

Upsides

Partnership with Flexion expands publishing to alternative app stores, increasing market reach.

Entry into the MENA market with 'Heroes & Villains' taps into a growing audience.

AI-driven tools like PlaiDay enhance creative processes and efficiency.

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