Koolhaus Games is looking for a 2D Production Artist to contribute to the artistic development of a variety of original and licensed games through green light, production and into the market.
2D Production Artist Responsibilities:
- Flexible, and willing to work in both 2D and 3D
- Must be willing to adapt to multiple platform production requirements
- Work closely and constructively with the Art Director and game designers
- Work to a high level of quality and consistency
- Work in focused small teams
- Will be called upon to conceive and generate varied artistic content which may include:
- pitch documents, gameplay mockups, sprites, HUD, front end
Qualifications:
- Strong demonstrated graphic design skills
- Experience doing pixel art (sprites, UI, HUD, icons) for iPhone, DS or mobile games
- Able to produce a variety of mockup ideas for proposals
- Good sense of color
- Proficient in Photoshop and other 2D drawing programs
- Demonstrated skills in interface design for video games
- Ability to mock up animated interfaces in Flash or other 2D animation s/w is an asset
- Creative, resourceful, innovative and pro-active
- Self driven, team oriented
Additional Skills, Experience and Education:
- Strong drawing skills
- Web design and CSS skills
- Understanding of computer art optimization
- Animation and/or modeling skills (either 2D or 3D)
- Suitable experience in the game, television, film or interactive media industry
- Knowledge and appreciation of a wide variety of game genres and art styles
- Fine arts diploma, certificate or degree from a recognized post secondary college or university