Senior 2D Artist

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

Unlimited Vacation, Paid Sick Days & Holidays

100% Employee Covered Medical, Dental, Vision Plan Base Plan

Life Insurance, 401k, Flexible Spending Accounts, Commuter Benefits & More

Catered Lunches & Well-stocked Kitchens

Yoga & Wellness Activities

Happy Hours

Company Events

We are looking for an experienced, talented and motivated creative Senior Artist to bring their skills to our hit mobile game, Disney Emoji Blitz. You'll have the opportunity to work with an incredibly talented development team and world-class IPs from Disney, Pixar, and Star Wars! The Senior Artist is responsible for maintaining the quality of all aspects of our game visuals and upholding Disney Emoji brand guidelines. The candidate will be involved in all aspects of game development, from brainstorms and pre-production to content releases for live operations.

The ideal candidate will bring their deep experience in vector asset production, excellent communication skills, and prior experience in mobile game development to lead the future of Disney Emoji Blitz.

Open to fully remote candidates willing to work Pacific Timezone hours.

 Create vector art game assets up to the high standards set by the style of the product - characters, items, UI, animation and more!
 Create written and visual feedback (redlines, paint-overs) to guide the art team on quality and maintain the visual bar and style of Disney Emoji Blitz.
 Participate in visual critiques and brainstorms.
 Work with Producers to scope art for new features.
 Collaborate with other disciplines to ensure consistency of art across multiple devices.
 Work with the marketing team to ensure accurate brand representation.
 Research industry standards and develop new techniques and workflows.
 Occasionally assist on decks and presentations.

 BA/BFA degree Illustration, Animation or Entertainment Arts or equivalent training or work experience.
 3+ years of production experience on mobile games. 
 Excellent Adobe Illustrator skills.
 Excellent Adobe Photoshop skills.
 Ability to communicate ideas well, providing feedback and discussing creative direction with a diplomatic approach.
 Experience navigating IP stakeholder feedback to achieve the best result for players.
 Tremendous artistic talent, firm understanding of traditional art principles.
 A firm grasp of visual design as it relates to game development.
 Takes initiative to solve problems with excellent follow-through.
 Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail, ability to solve creative problems.
 Team player who understands the value of regular and effective communication.
 Passion for video games is a must!
 A portfolio of work is required.

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