Lead 2D Concept Artist (вакансія неактивна)

Kevuru Games is a leading European art production and game development studio engaged in creating transformative entertainment projects for clients from all over the world.

• Top 10 world game publishers. We successfully deliver projects for such giants of the gaming industry as Lucasfilm, Epic Games and EA.
• Long-term client partnership. Our average client partnership extends to 3+ years thanks to a deep understanding of the needs of the client and the high quality of work.
• Top 20 world best PC games. Our team contributed to games like Fortnite, Star Wars: Tales from the Galaxy’s Edge and more — you can always take a closer look at our projects.
• 100+ million active gamers. Players around the world enjoy the games developed in partnership with Kevuru Games.

Main corporate facts about us:

• 166% employee growth in 2021.
• 350+ talented artists and highly skilled game developers.
• 60% senior specialists, both carefully hunted and lovingly grown from juniors in the company.
• 11 years of experience in the global gaming industry.

All our employees choose what they are interested in doing, and we, in turn, provide them with a smooth, understandable and transparent way of professional development, as well as guarantee them the most comfortable working conditions and perks.

We are looking for a Lead 2D Concept Artist.

REQUIREMENTS:

• 4+ years of experience as a Concept Artist;
• 2+ years in the position of Lead Concept Artist (or similar);
• English — Intermediate + (occasionally required for communication with clients under the supervision of Project Managers, hence conversational skills are necessary);
• Ability to establish rapport with the team and engage in its training;
• Understanding of concept art development pipelines;
• Capability to depict character and environment concepts in various styles;
• Fundamental knowledge of anatomy, perspective, composition, color theory, and lighting.

WOULD BE A PLUS:

• Knowledge of 3D software;
• Ability to work with Jira (can be taught internally);
• Skills in working with neural networks (Midjourney, Disco Diffusion, Artbreeder);
• High proficiency in spoken English.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Generate creative ideas based on client briefs;
• Present ideas to both clients and within the team;
• Create concept art in various directions;
• Ability to prepare concepts for handover to the 3D department;
• Compose and refine project specifications;
• Plan projects and oversee their implementation;
• Monitor the quality of the art produced by the team, propose ideas for its improvement;
• Explore new stylistic and design solutions, evolve the project’s visual style;
• Engage in team training.

OFFER:

• Remote work;
• Open management without bureaucracy;
• Salary reviews according to the results of performance appraisal;
• 5 days paid sick leave and 18 working days’ vacation;
• Days off on National/Bank Holidays according to the legislation of Ukraine;
• Conferences, knowledge-sharing activities, certification;
• Availability of sabbatical;
• Possibility to grow inside the friendly and professional team.