Senior Game Artist

Summary

Join PeopleFun, an award-winning mobile game creator, as a Senior 2D Game Artist to contribute to the development of Wordscapes Solitaire. This hands-on role demands a strong UI background, encompassing iconography, graphic design, and illustration to elevate player experience. You will collaborate closely with the art director and designers, ensuring UI adherence to design principles. The ideal candidate is a versatile artist with diverse creative skills and adaptability to various design challenges. Responsibilities include producing UI/UX assets, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and managing tasks effectively. The position requires 6+ years of 2D art experience in game development and a strong portfolio showcasing UI/UX expertise.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience in 2D art creation for feature game development, with a track record of delivering successful mobile games
• A strong portfolio showcasing your expertise and understanding of art fundamentals, with a focus on effective UI and design for clarity and usability
• Experience across all production stages, from concept development to final implementation
• Proficiency in Photoshop and familiarity with modern design tools like Figma and other standard UI layout tools
• General understanding of usability design principles, UX wireframes, and user flows tailored to a casual gaming audience
• Strong problem-solving skills and openness to giving and receiving feedback
• Familiar working inside Unity with the capacity to set up scenes, implement UI and prefabs
• Proven ability to collaborate effectively across disciplines, working closely with other artists, programmers, production, and other team members in a close knit game development environment
• Excellent communication, attention to detail, and ability to maintain visual consistency
• Strong organizational and time management skills, able to work independently with minimal supervision
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with shifting priorities

Responsibilities

• Produce and refine UI/UX, illustrations, marketing material and other visual assets
• Collaborate closely with the Art director and designers to ensure UI adheres to design principles for layout and spacing while enhancing players understanding of actions and goals
• Create assets, scenes, and prefabs in unity that perform within the technical specifications
• Translate abstract ideas into clear designs by rapidly iterating on concepts through sketches, mockups, or wireframes
• Contribute ideas for new themes and events to engage and excite our audience
• Ensure consistent style and quality of new and existing features
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for smooth asset integration inside Unity
• Refine and adjust assets as needed to improve visual consistency and appeal
• Manage tasks effectively and collaborate with producers to ensure work is accurately estimated and delivered on schedule

Preferred Qualifications

• VFX and animation in Unity is a plus
• Experience with character development
• Familiarity with Spine

Benefits

• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Performance Bonuses
• 401K Match Policy
• Flexible PTO Policy
• Wellness Stipend
• Free Lunch each Friday
• Generous Parental Leave & Family-Friendly Culture
• Annual Credits for Professional Development & In-App Purchases