2D Artist Jobs

Lionheart Games
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Become T-Shaped
You will work across our entire 2D pipeline on concepts, illustrations, UI, visual design, and more, as you join our team of exceptional artists.
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Make Anime
We’re one of the only studios in the United States creating anime games. From characters to world-building, you will give life to our own anime.
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Enjoy Creative Freedom
Since we work in small teams, you will be free to innovate. Be a team player, but let your creativity flow and produce art players will love.
Lionheart Games is looking for an experienced 2D Artist (exceptional anime portfolio required) with a strong desire to contribute to every creative aspect, and who knows what it means to take responsibility and deliver excellent results. You have the skills and knowledge to visualize how a game should look and feel, and you can translate that into a scalable and sustainable creative process.
Joining us means being part of a team with the passion and inherent drive to create innovative, high-performing games. We are intellectually curious and excited to apply the latest game development innovations to our projects. In this role, you will have the opportunity to be part of an entrepreneurial environment that embraces new and different ideas. Everyone at Lionheart Games is excited about creating the best anime games possible, and we empower one another to learn and grow from our collective experiences. All of this means more chances for you to unleash your ingenuity, energy, collaboration, and dedication.
Responsibilities
Create high quality concepts and illustrations of characters, creatures, and environments
Strong ability to develop anime 2D art for all platforms (mobile, PC, console, next-gen)
Develop visual concepts and ideas for new games and features
Team up with other developers to build and improve our games, emphasizing results
Collaborate with outsource teams abroad, reviewing and integrating their work
Understand and articulate art and design trade-offs; solve for best player experience
Keep up to date with industry-related art developments and harness that knowledge for the benefit of our games and teams
Qualifications
Anime-focused portfolio demonstrating your game-ready work in a matching art style
Proficiency with Photoshop and painting/design tools
Experience working on cel-shaded 3D games or high visual quality 2D anime games
Great interpersonal skills; humility and respect when receiving comments from your team
Thrive in an environment of independence and responsibility without assigned tasks
Passion for anime and mobile games
IMPORTANT: All applicants, regardless of experience, must be willing to take and pass a test evaluating your relevant skills.
Preferred
Concept and illustration experience at a major game studio
3+ years of applicable games industry experience
Experience creating and optimizing game art for mobile devices
Unreal Engine 4 and/or mobile game development experience
Bilingual: Mandarin, Korean, or Japanese (oral and written, fluent or professional only)
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Our team at Lionheart Games enjoys best-in-class benefits and amenities, which include competitive compensation, profit-sharing plans, 401(k) with matching contributions, medical, dental, vision, and more. At the studio, we make sure your favorite snacks and beverages are stocked. We also offer free gym memberships, as well as a great creative environment located at Atlantic Station with shopping, restaurants, and entertainment.