SENIOR 2D PIXEL ARTIST

GAMELOFT, a leading international publisher and developer of video games for mobile phones and consoles, present in 30 countries in Europe, North America and Asia (4,000 employees) is currently hiring at its MANILA studio, Philippines, a:
SENIOR 2D PIXEL ARTIST

Post description:
As a member of our iPhone creative team in Manila, you will create game art from the initial concept art to animation to the final delivery, always striving to create the best possible video game
Must-haves/ know-how:
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Great visual creativity and passion for video game creation and art; knowledge in specific referents (cinema, painting, sculpture) or artistic schools that allow creating some general stylistic guides.
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3+ years of experience on creating game graphics (for professionally released game or for leisure)
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Proficient in Photoshop, Promotion and/or other drawing software.
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Strong understanding of the principles of animation
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A solid background in drawing, sketching and/or illustration
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Successfully shipped at least 1 AAA mobile or iPhone title
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Think creatively, work well independently and as a team player

You’ll earn brownie points if you have:

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Knowledge about optimization of computer art
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A love for video games, inside & out
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Sprite/Pixel art experience creating sprite/pixel art for GB, GBA or mobile games for (low-resolution computer graphics: 2D video games, sprites, icons, etc.)
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Fluent in English

>> self-taught candidates are welcome!
Benefits:
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The opportunity to work and learn in a professional environment, creating high-quality video games. We offer a supportive work climate, and are a young and dynamic team with a free communication style.
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Salary to be discussed, permanent contract, full-time job and a merit pay system.


Interested applicants should be willing to relocate and work in MANILA, PHILIPPINES. Please send your CV and samples or demo reel to recruit.artists-phils@gameloft.com with subject line: “Pixel Art”

Summary
Career Level Senior
Yr(s) of Exp 3 years
Qualification University Graduate
Industry General Business Services
Job Function Design > Graphics
Design > Multi-media
Information Technology (I.T.) > Others
Location Overseas
Salary Not Specified / Negotiable
Employment Type Full Time