2D General Artist

2D General Artist Pixie Interactive is a fully remote indie game development studio building new experiences on the blockchain with our !rst game, Northern Guilds - a free-to-play and play-to-earn MMORPG inspired by Norse Mythology. We are fully funded with the necessary creative freedom to create a fun-!rst, kick-ass game. To stay on schedule and diversify our on-team expertise, we are expanding our art team with artists and animators. If that sounds like a re"ection of yourself, we o#er you the freedom, ownership, and transparency to thrive and learn, and to join us in de!ning the style of Northern Guilds and whatever comes next. Your responsibilities will be ‣To conceptualize, design, and create 2D in-game visuals for characters, creatures, and environments (sprite sheets, texturing, animations, lighting, shaders, etc) by using the available tools in our Dust Engine and other business tools. ‣To help de!ne the art style with the Lead Visual Artist from concept to implementation in the game. ‣Create character concepts, environments, and backgrounds. ‣Create game interfaces and menus. ‣Active involvement in the game creation process with the tech and design team. ‣E#ectively contributing to the art pipeline while understanding target platform constraints. ‣E#ective understanding of project deadlines/milestones. Your ideal experience ‣Pro!cient art knowledge (composition, color, light, materials, etc). ‣A portfolio showcasing your ability to produce high-quality 2d visuals (applicants without portfolios will not be considered for the position).   ‣1-5 years of experience with 2D art, speci!cally pixel art. ‣Pro!cient with 2D editing tools, Adobe photoshop, Aseprite, etc. ‣Adaptability to other art styles. ‣A collaborative mindset and an ability to take ownership when needed (Self-starter). ‣You are a strong communicator. The added bonuses on your resume ‣UX/UI design experience. ‣Animation Experience 2D, 3D. ‣Any programming knowledge and experience. ‣Passion for games and some knowledge of the gaming industry. ‣Interest in Crypto, NFT, and Blockchain. ‣Experience playing other MMORPGs. What we offer ‣A fair and comprehensive salary package – no hourly work! ‣We Buy Your Desk policy – you will be provided with a work computer and a budget allocation to set up a home o#ice. ‣5 weeks of paid vacation per year – so long as you promise to come back. ‣Annual team-building event with compensation for lodging and per diem. ‣A great amount of "exibility and autonomy in your work schedule. ‣Ownership of, and responsibility for, your work. ‣A casual work environment.