Concept Artist at Zynga

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

Gaming, Interactive EntertainmentIndustries

Requirements

6+ years of experience as a concept & UI artist — please include your portfolio with relevant industry/personal work
Excellent eye for composition, color theory, design
Strong rendering skills, and ability to adapt to different art styles & UI design experience
Integrate art assets into the game engine
Flexible mastery of art for different subject matter (Characters, Environments, Props, UI) highly valued for this role
Ability to visualize ideas from others quickly and clearly during conceptual phases in storyboards/mockups
Ability to quickly identify problems and suggest solutions in pitches, art reviews and impromptu conversations
Strong organizational skills, and ability to keep pace with management and production resources, tracking and documentation
Ability to create and maintain effective process documentation
A capacity to come up with unique and creative ideas in your work
BFA or equivalent

Responsibilities

Build top-of-the-line game artwork at all stages of the pipeline, including early concept art (Characters, environments & UI), and final game artwork and UI assets
Working closely with artwork from third-party vendors, providing feedback and training when needed
Communicating closely with the Art Director and working in tandem with them daily
Acting as a core advisor to the overall creative vision of the game, alongside other creative field leads on the team
Actively analyze other top-performing, innovative games and genres in the marketplace to identify and understand trends and behaviors with other developers and audiences and then apply that insight to our product development
Create designs that consider and maximize the effectiveness of typography, icons, grid, and color systems to layout screens for best results. Apply principles of Visual and Graphic Design (contrast, alignment, repetition, and proximity) to increase ease of use
Approach deliverables, for example, UI Kits, with a systems-oriented mindset that is organized, easy to use by all, and extensible for the future
Clear and smooth communication across to the other fields (Engineering, Production, etc.) to keep the team in alignment
Maintaining and Contributing to a healthy and happy team environment

Skills

Concept Art

Character Design

Environment Design

UI Design

Game Art

Art Direction

Vendor Management

Photoshop

Digital Painting

Zynga

Develops social games for mobile platforms

About Zynga

Zynga develops social games primarily for mobile and web platforms, with popular titles like FarmVille and Words With Friends. Their games are designed to be engaging and accessible, featuring social elements that allow players to connect with friends. This focus on social interaction helps keep users engaged and encourages them to return to the games. Zynga targets casual gamers who prefer quick and easy entertainment on their smartphones and tablets. The company uses a freemium model, offering free downloads with optional in-game purchases for enhancements and generating revenue through advertising. Zynga also partners with organizations like Amazon Prime and educational initiatives to expand its reach and support social causes.

San Francisco, CaliforniaHeadquarters

2007Year Founded

$841.9MTotal Funding

IPOCompany Stage

Social Impact, GamingIndustries

1,001-5,000Employees

Benefits

Compensation - Competitive salary, performance bonuses, opportunities for equity participation, retirement/pension savings support programs

Health - Medical, Dental, Vision covered for employees with participation for employees eligible dependents as well as Disability and life insurance program

Family - Generous parental leave for birth parents, partners and adoptive families. Infertility support, emergency child care and flexible time-off policies

Wellness - Gym benefits, wellness programs, employee assistance programs and generous time-off policies

Food - Food and snacks made in-house or delivered, healthy snack kitchens with drinks and treats, coffee bars, regular social gatherings and happy hours

Work & Life - Flexible time-off policies (DTO), office rest areas, gaming spaces, employee discounts and more

Transit Benefits - Shuttle service in select locations, commuter/parking benefits, secure bicycle storage, business travel assistance

Resource Groups - Women at Zynga (WAZ), zCares charitable giving, zParents, zEndurance adventure club, BZU, zPride LGBTQ+ inclusion and belonging

Risks

Chartboost acquisition by LoopMe may disrupt Zynga's advertising strategies.

IBM's patent lawsuit win could lead to financial liabilities for Zynga.

Star Wars: Hunters on PC may face competition from established PC games.

Differentiation

Zynga's games incorporate social elements, enhancing user engagement and retention.

The freemium model allows Zynga to attract a broad audience with free-to-play games.

Strategic partnerships expand Zynga's reach and support social causes.

Upsides

Cross-platform gaming enhances user engagement, as seen with Star Wars: Hunters.

Real-world brand integration in games opens new revenue streams, like with Toyo Tires.

High-profile celebrity marketing boosts visibility, as with Kit Harington for Game of Thrones.

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