Keywords Studios Manila is looking for a highly experienced and talented Lead
2D Artist to join our team in Manila. As a Lead 2D Artist, the individual will
work closely with our passionate team of artists, manager, and art directors
to help creating or adapting high-level 2D Assets. The assets will have to
meet the high visual, creative, and technical standards of the projects.
Artistic, technical, and management skills will be highly valued as you help
bring our games to life.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Lead, supervise, and train a high-caliber squad of 2D Artists
Demonstrate great versatility and great talent in terms of concept and
illustration skills from rough sketches to fully rendered pieces that
match industry AAA standards
Work closely with the Art Director to ensure the growth and wellness of
our teams and projects
Be an active mentor and role model for the art team, working to maintain
morale and create an atmosphere of creativity and enthusiasm
Collaborate with directors, managers, and other development partners to
define project goals and action plans
Collaborate with project and art producers to identify and resolve art
workflow and staffing issues
Communicate and regularly update the status and progress of deliverables
Manage bug reports, priority-setting, allocation, and correction
Work effectively within the technical and project constraints while
creating in a variety of visual styles
Participate in artistic validation sessions to ensure high artistic
quality
Determine and help the team respect deadlines established with the
production department
Perform other duties as required
Requirements
Technical Skills:
Great knowledge Photoshop is required and knowledge on a 3D software
(Max, Maya, Blender, etc…) is nice-to-have
Knowledge of 3Dcoat, Zbrush or other software that increase productivity
is an asset
Understanding of what constitutes “good quality”
Behavioral Skills:
Has team spirit leading the team members toward cooperation while actively
providing support
Exhibits intermediate capability to guide and assist junior artists.
Has Game art experience: Motivated and passionate about game art, good
understanding of AAA requirements
Demonstrate autonomy, resourcefulness, good time management, rigor, and a
positive attitude
Work Experience:
At least 3-5 years as a 2D Artist in the film or video game industry on
AAA projects.
Experience in leading a team
Benefits
Competitive salary
Fully remote work set-up
Learning opportunities as we work with the Top gaming brands