Job Description
We are looking for a talented contract artist to help us complete one of our upcoming titles.
The applicant would need to be able to:
- Create characters and environment pieces based on supplied mock-ups
- Work closely with developers and art leads to prepare assets into a polished final product
Preferences:
- An accessible portfolio
- Passion for anime/toon-style art
- Experience in 2D or VFX
- Experience in Animation appreciated but not required.
- Handle critique/feedback cycles.
- Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
- Track record of on time delivery.
Benefits:
- Competitive compensation
- Working remotely
Considerations:
- Pay rate will be commensurate with experience, quality, and efficiency.
- Applicants will be asked to complete a 2 day paid art test with full instructions on our process and expectations.
Examples:
Concept Sketch
Finished Character
Skills & Requirements
We are looking for candidates that:
- Have strong 2D skills
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop
- Ability to work from concept to create 2D characters that matches our art style
- An understanding of animation and how to prepare a 2D character for movement
- Ability to work from concept to create 2D props and environment pieces that matches our art style
Additional Information
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Working remotely is an option
How to Apply
If you feel you meet the requirements please email your portfolio to
info@shinyboxgames.com. Please include "2D Character/Environment Freelance Artist" and your name in the subject line.
About the Company
We're a Houston-based software consultancy with an awesome technical pedigree, eye-popping visual design chops, and a focus on making our clients’ lives easier.
Our team has worked together for over 11 years on many diverse projects including billion-dollar-selling video game franchises, globally-deployed oilfield software systems, and mobile marketing apps for Fortune 500 companies.
What we do:
- Custom software and mobile app development
- Game development
- VR and AR simulations
- Software project management consulting