Senior 2D Character Artist at Wooga

Berlin, Berlin, Germany

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

Strong portfolio of realistic character designs with accurate anatomy and a great sense of costume design, showing quality, taste, and the ability to create a photorealistic/believable look
Strong understanding of scale, proportion, human anatomy, surface properties, and the distribution and purpose of detail
Excellent rendering and design skills with the ability to adapt to established styles
Ability to effectively apply colour theory to evoke mood/character appeal
Proficient digital illustration skills with an advanced understanding of Photoshop
Experience working effectively with cross-functional teams to achieve shared objectives and ensure alignment across departments
Ability to provide respectful and actionable feedback to colleagues and welcome constructive feedback

Responsibilities

Ensure high-quality, photorealistic character designs with accurate anatomy and attention to detail
Collaborate with writing and peers from character team to create a compelling cast for new storylines of June’s Journey, capturing personality, history and emotion
Create convincing character poses and expressions and set them up in animation ready files
Create illustrations of compelling story moments with the game's characters
Maintain consistency with the established art style, whilst infusing creativity and freshness within the realm of the style
Collaborate with team in maintaining and updating documentation
Utilize Wooga's in-house AI technology as a finishing tool to bring artist-driven concepts to a final, polished state with greater efficiency

Skills

2D Character Design

Photorealism

Character Anatomy

Poses

Expressions

Animation Setup

Digital Illustration

Art Style Consistency

AI Tools

Wooga

Develops narrative-driven mobile games

About Wooga

Wooga develops mobile games that focus on narrative and storytelling, aiming to engage casual gamers with compelling stories. Their games, such as "June's Journey," "Switchcraft," "Tropicats," and "Jelly Splash," combine puzzle-solving with immersive storylines, providing unique gameplay experiences. Wooga operates on a free-to-play model, allowing players to download and play games for free while generating revenue through in-app purchases and advertisements. The company differentiates itself by investing heavily in art, game design, and user acquisition strategies to create high-quality games that keep players engaged. Wooga's goal is to captivate players with thoughtful narratives and ensure they return for more.

Berlin, GermanyHeadquarters

2009Year Founded

$31.3MTotal Funding

ACQUISITIONCompany Stage

GamingIndustries

201-500Employees

Risks

Heavy reliance on 'June's Journey' could be risky if player interest declines.

Increased competition from Netflix Games may affect Wooga's player base.

Rapid mobile gaming innovation could outpace Wooga's current strategies.

Differentiation

Wooga excels in story-driven casual games, a niche in mobile gaming.

The company targets a mature female demographic, often overlooked by competitors.

Wooga's partnership with Netflix enhances its narrative-driven game distribution.

Upsides

'June's Journey' surpassed $1 billion in revenue, showcasing Wooga's market success.

Collaboration with Netflix expands Wooga's reach to a broader audience.

Growing interest in narrative-driven games aligns with Wooga's core strengths.

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