[PAID][FULL-TIME] 2D Environmental Artist

[PAID][FULL-TIME] 2D Environmental Artist

SUMMARY / NATURE & SCOPE

Heartquake Studios is seeking a seasoned 2D environmental artist with a strong knowledge on tile creation to collaborate with our closely knit team of game development professionals on a new unique action adventure RPG. As an artist, you will be in charge of developing the game environmental graphics using a tile based system. Key responsibilities include drawing 2D sprite sheets, work closely to our game designer to ensure the look and feel of the game respect our quality standards.


We’d like to see someone who:

• Excels at drawing 2D environments

• Knows how to draw tiled art

• Have knowledge about game spaces and game architectures 

• Has a keen eye for compelling visual design

• Is committed to their craft and obsessed with quality

• Has a solid understanding of 2D, and UI art pipelines

• Excels at cross-disciplinary communication and collaboration


RESPONSIBILITIES

• Create, export and implement 2D, and UI assets for Unity

• Work closely with art members to ensure that the visual target is met

• Help define, document, and maintain tech art pipelines


MEASURES OF SUCCESS

• Realize stunning 2D environments 

• Communicate effectively with team members and production

• Effectively manage time as part of a team


EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Art, Animation (or equivalent experience)

• 2+ years professional experience building 2D art for games

• Contributed to at least one shipped title in the role of artist


REQUIRED SKILLS

• Strong 2D drawing skills

• Strong aesthetic sense and visual literacy: layout, color, visual hierarchy, and typography

• Exceptional written, visual, and verbal communication skills

• Comfortable troubleshooting and inventing within game engines is a plus

• Scripting in Unity (C#) is a plus

• A big passion for future, portfolio that include futuristic design will gain priority


PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

• Driven to solve problems, drive collaboration, and continuously learn

• Advocate for quality

• Organized, detail-oriented and efficient


ABOUT HEARTQUAKE STUDIOS

Heart Quake Studios was founded in 2015 by Enrico Bottani - Game Designer/Producer and CEO. This is the first independent game development studio to be based in the Italian part of Switzerland, Gorduno.

We believe games should provide a truly immersive experience, rich dynamic environments, and adaptive stories that respond smartly to the player’s actions.


Benefits: Heartquake Studios is an awesome place to work. Why?

• Our team is a creative, interdisciplinary group of people who are making a difference. Through innovative games we’re working to modernize and revolutionize gaming!

• We believe that the best work – and the best life – comes from a healthy balance between work and play, discipline, and fun. Our office culture reflects this. For example, we have flexible work hours, LAN nights, grill outs.

• Our crazy office is located on the amazing Ticino, the southern most region of Switzerland,  and offers stunning views of the heart of the Alps, a lively city with a world-class UNESCO castle, an incredible quiet environment surrounded by woods. 


TO APPLY

Please send your portfolio at jobs at heartquakestudios.com. Be sure to include a cover letter, addressed to Enrico Bottani, a resume, and a visual portfolio (preferably web-based) showcasing your very best work. The most successful portfolios include outstanding visual designs, working UI samples, and that incredible sprite sheet you created and can’t stop looking at.

This is a full time freelancing position that can turn out into a full time position if the collaboration works out as both expect. 

Can’t wait to hear from you, what are you waiting?