Senior 2D Concept Artist

Summary

Join PlayQ, a rapidly growing entertainment and technology company, as a Senior 2D Concept Artist and contribute to the visual success of our hit game, Treasure Party. You will design and refine 2D concepts for environments, characters, and icons, ensuring high-quality art that meets project goals. Collaborate with 3D artists to maintain visual consistency and solve artistic challenges with innovative solutions. This high-impact role requires 5+ years of experience, proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and strong creative problem-solving skills. PlayQ offers competitive compensation, equity options, comprehensive insurance, flexible time off, a 401k plan, and a great work environment.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a concept artist, with a portfolio showcasing your ability to create compelling 2D art that enhances player experience and engagement
• Proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.), with a demonstrated ability to produce stylized, mass-market appeal art for casual mobile games
• Strong creative problem-solving skills, with the ability to adapt your style based on art direction and feedback, always delivering high-quality visual assets
• Deep understanding of art direction, composition, color theory, and casual game aesthetics, which you apply when creating immersive 2D concepts
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams, ensuring alignment with the project’s creative vision and contributing to a positive and efficient work environment

Responsibilities

• Design and refine 2D concepts for whimsical environments, props, characters, and icons that align with our game’s visual strategy and enhance the overall player experience
• Deliver high-quality concept art that meets visual benchmarks, timelines, and project goals, contributing to the game’s artistic appeal and market success
• Partner with 3D artists to ensure smooth translation of 2D concepts into final 3D models and renders, providing guidance and adjustments to achieve visual consistency
• Enhance pre-renders with final touches like color, lighting and additional details to deliver game assets that align with the creative vision
• Address artistic challenges with innovative solutions, iterating on concepts based on feedback from the Art Director and other stakeholders to maintain high visual standards
• Stay responsive to evolving project needs, refining your artistic processes and integrating feedback to continuously improve concept art

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Unity Game Engine
• Experience with 3D software
• Prior experience creating 2D art for mobile games, particularly in the casual genre

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and equity options
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life, long term disability & pet insurance
• Flexible time off
• 401K plan with company match
• Brand new creative office space equipped with tons of natural light, communal areas for collaboration and free parking
• Walking distance to restaurants, coffee shops, and the metro
• Stocked kitchen with snacks and beverages