Overview
SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing free-to-play games that millions of players enjoy. The company offers a variety of core games and operates with offices around the world.
Position Summary
The 2D Artist will work with other Artists, Technical Artists, and Developers to conceive, create, and deliver high-quality art for game features, game UI, and live game content. They will coordinate delivery of finished assets to the technical artists in a complete, organized, and well-documented fashion, and deliver exceptional quality using multiple looks, styles, and palettes within a reasonable production schedule. 2D artists are expected to be expert users of multiple Adobe products and/or 3D software, with strengths in illustration, graphic design, color theory, and character design; 3D skills are a strong plus.
Responsibilities
- Follow the direction of the Art Director and Art Manager to create high-quality concept art for game feature screens that adhere to the game’s overall illustration and UI aesthetic.
- Work rapidly to ideate creative concepts and iterate on designs.
- Create game feature concepts that work with the existing UI aesthetic.
- Produce illustrations that are pre-planned to integrate with 2D animation and visual effects.
- Design logos for game features consistent with the game art style.
- Create animatics to pre-visualize game animations, UI transitions, and VFX.
- Use and/or create 3D elements as a basis for 2D illustrations.
- Collaborate with AI to aid initial concepts or asset creation.
- Maintain organized asset delivery with proper file structure and documentation.
- Provide all necessary assets and documentation within established deadlines.
Qualifications
- 3+ years of experience creating art for mobile games.
- Strong understanding of character design, color theory, composition, lighting, graphic design, and text treatments.
- Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; proficient in Adobe After Effects and Adobe Illustrator.
- Experience with Blender is preferred.
- Experience using AI tools is a plus.
- Ability to follow directions, learn, and expand talents and skill sets.
Perks & Benefits
- Competitive salaries and annual bonuses with matching 401k and other benefits.
- Fully stocked kitchen and game room with current-generation consoles and arcade cabinets.
Equal Opportunity
SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant, please consult the EEOC Poster.
Location
Austin, TX