2D Artist (casual games)

We are a Cyprus International Company. We have been working since 2018. Over the years we have grown from a passionate group of friends to a dedicated team of experienced developers. Now we are one of the strongest agencies in the development of software, mobile games and applications. Datasakura now has over 35 employees and we continue to expand. We invite Senior 2D Artist to join our team.

Main scope:

• Performing the functions of a only\senior artist on one project, mainly we have mobile casual projects both new and existing (85%)
• Interviewing and assesing candidates, onboarding new artists - coaching, assessment of art team members (3-5 middle+ artists) (10%)
• High-level estimation of art costs for new potential projects. (5%)
• Would be great if you have the desire and opportunity to write small articles in English for our social media.

Essential:

• High level or artistic quality of works, excellent ability to work with colors;
• Ability and passion for the “casual” visual style;
• Solid experience with mobile 2D games in gamedev companies;
• Experience with character animation ( Animate/Spine is a plus), UI / UX;
• Excellent knowledge of the Adobe suite;
• Solid experience with Unity 3D;
• Bachelor of visual arts is required;
• Upper-intermediate English is required, written and oral to communicate with clients;
• Experience leading a small team of artists.

Desirable:

• Excellence in work estimations;
• Experience in motion-design (Adobe After Effects, Adobe Premiere);
• Basic abilities in creating 3D models, environments, characters, and other assets;
• Experience with Agile development methodologies;
• Experience with task trackers and version control systems.

What is important for us in a person:

Passion for computer games, proactivity, high level of responsibility, ability to give and receive feedback, motivation for learning and development.

We offer:

• Part-time, remote work. Full-time employment possible after 2-3 months
• Stable salary in dollars or USDT with annual review (15-20$/h)
• No bureaucracy, micromanagement and lengthy approvals
• Flexible hours without the use of time trackers, depending on the time zone and your wishes (we believe in work\life balance)
• Permanent contract with a Cypriot company
• Small, friendly agile teams
• English classes with a native

When applying for this position, please send a link to your current portfolio.