2D Artist

Job Description

As a leading mobile games developer, Jam City is looking to “level up” our talent. We’re searching for innovators who consider themselves dynamic, collaborative, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. PERKS & BENEFITS Competitive salaries Benefits Professional Development Opportunities Flexibility The 2D Artist will be responsible for developing high quality artwork and production quality game assets for Disney Emoji Blitz. This unique position requires a creative, talented and motivated individual to collaborate with multiple disciplines to help create content for the hit game Disney Emoji Blitz! This person will create vector assets that help communicate gameplay and continue to grow the Disney Emoji franchise. They will also work directly with other disciplines to ensure their artwork is consistent with the Emoji Blitz visual brand, correctly represented in the game, and optimized for performance. The ideal candidate is a creative, talented individual familiar with creating stylized artwork with vector graphic programs who is motivated to learn and contribute.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create concepts and finalize the vector assets for characters, FX particles, and props that meet the standards of the brand style guide
• Export and implement assets into the game in an optimized manner consistent with the existing production pipeline
• Collaborate with the internal art, animation, and design disciplines to ensure all assets are meeting the designed visual and behavioral expectations in-game
• Ensure the accurate implementation of assets across multiple devices.
• Participate in visual critiques and brainstorms.
• Research industry standards and develop new techniques and workflows.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 2-5 years of production experience on mobile games.
• Experience with Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop
• Solid understanding of art and visual design principles.
• Attention to detail and an ability to solve creative problems.
• Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication.
• Experience with or affinity for Disney/Pixar
• Passion for video games
• A portfolio of work required

NICE TO HAVE

• Previous experience with animation motion graphics, and particle effects.
• Git / Perforce or equivalent source control experience.
• Experience working in Unity.

CHECK OUT LIFE AS A JAM CITIZEN: - Company news and events on our LinkedIn - Company Blog - Employee Feedback on our Comparably page - Find videos on our teams and games on our Youtube OUR COMMITMENT TO EQUITY, DIVERSITY, & INCLUSION We believe in creating games that unite people across the world and that showcase our commitment to providing an environment that is both inclusive and diverse for our players and employees. We strive to create a workforce that is reflective of our global player community as we know that we are stronger and better when we play together. To help promote an inclusive culture, we celebrate the visible and invisible diversity of our Jam Citizens through initiatives including Employee Resource Groups, cultural events, trainings, speaker series, and more. Jam City is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, age, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, ancestry, religion, ethnicity, marital, or domestic partnerships status, disability (in terms of law 19.691), genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), predisposing genetic characteristics, military status, veteran status, domestic violence victim status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expressions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws. Our management is committed to following this policy with respect to any and all hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruiting, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment. ABOUT JAM CITY Jam City is an award-winning mobile entertainment studio providing unique and deeply engaging games that appeal to a broad, global audience. Led by CEO Josh Yguado, former 20th Century Fox executive, Jam City is the creative powerhouse behind some of the highest-grossing and most enduring mobile games. Jam City’s global franchise Cookie Jam has generated more than half a billion dollars, and Panda Pop has more than 120 million downloads to date. The company also is the go-to studio for Hollywood, having developed immersive, narrative-rich mobile games around iconic entertainment brands. The company’s popular RPG game Harry Potter: Hogwarts Mystery was the #1 game in more than 40 countries at its launch in April 2018. Jam City has ten studios located in Los Angeles (HQ), Berlin, Buenos Aires, Bogotá, Montevideo, Burbank, Cedar Falls, San Diego, San Francisco, and Toronto. Apply for this job