Roles:
One of skills:
Considering candidates from:
Central Asia, Europe, South Caucasus, Belarus, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine
Central Asia, Europe, South Caucasus, Belarus, Moldova, Russia and Ukraine
Work arrangement: Remote
Industry: Computer Games
Language: English
Level: Senior or lead
Required experience: 5+ years
Size: 2 - 10 employees
Company
Trailblazer Games is a Web3-native gaming studio co-founded by a strong team of serial entrepreneurs and senior leaders in the gaming industry. They work in one of the most exciting and innovative technology areas - multiplatform blockchain-native game development.
Description
Right now the company is looking for a senior concept artist to join the team and define, own and drive the artistic vision for the company.
Tasks:
Tasks:
- Produce fantastic and inspiring concept designs for all facets of game creation
- Create beautiful characters, assets, and environments to be rolled out into games
- Create amazing illustrations for marketing and publishing purposes
- Visually explore ideas and artistic styles for future game titles
- Define and prioritize the game art pipeline in collaboration with product and engineering
- Lead the execution of the game art pipeline and directly contribute to it
- Recruit and mentor the art team required to drive forward the company vision
- Set the best practices and culture needed for developing world-leading game art
- Research, innovate and identify the opportunities of the nascent NFT art economy
Must-have:
- Strong art leadership track record in the gaming industry
- 5+ years of experience as art director, senior concept artist, or lead artist
- Excellent artistic and technical skill sets in concept art, illustration, and UI design
- Ability to work with a broad range of aesthetic styles
- Able to create accessible mobile or PC mid-core style in 2D that can be translated to 3D
- Proficient in next-gen 2D and 3D creative applications
- Technical expertise with the main graphics engines on the market
- Fluid written and spoken communication in English
- Ability to work and lead a team remotely in the dynamic environment of a tech startup
- Commitment to work during hours that substantially overlap with the CET timezone
- Flexibility to travel within Europe for in-person meetings and workshops
Nice-to-have:
- Experience creating art for mobile mid-core games
- Knowledge in character creation and anatomy
- Skills in animation and special effects
- Understanding of platform and mobile engine constraints
Benefits:
- Fully remote work
- Equity package
Interview process:
- Intro call with Toughbyte
- Culture fit call
- Technical interview
- Final interview to discuss the workflow and benefits