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

Vector Art
Pixel Art
Character Design
UI Design
Prop Design
Environment Design
Game Asset Production
Asset Optimization

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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