Studio: 2UP Games
Job Opening: AI Artist
Location: Remote (New Zealand and Australia)
Type: Full Time
Responsibilities:
- AI-Driven Creation: Use AI tools such as Stable Diffusion, Midjourney, Adobe Generative Fill, DALL·E 3, and ControlNet to produce high-quality game assets, UI artwork, marketing materials, and branding content.
- Innovative Problem-Solving: Approach artistic challenges with an AI-first mindset, using cutting-edge tools to deliver assets that meet our studio’s high standards of creativity and innovation.
- Figuring out Pipelines: Collaborating on Research and Development as to how we make artwork, working with designers, artists, and the tech team.
- Marketing and Branding Work: Approx 25% will be dedicated to creating marketing and branding artwork, including videography and video editing if that is in your skillset. (% breakdown will vary by project phase and studio needs.)
- Able to Take Direction: Comfortable with taking feedback from lead artist, and creating work to style. Even more comfortable making the art just right for players
- Creation at Scale: Amplify our games by producing stunning AI artwork at scale. This isn’t just about quantity; it’s about using scale to elevate the player’s experience to new heights. The answer to every question isn’t always “more content”, but… sometimes more is more.
- Artistic Versatility: Bring an array of visual styles to life, from the simplicity and clarity needed for casual mobile games to the mastery of various art forms like watercolor, stained glass, and graffiti.
- Self-Starter: Thrive in an environment with high ambiguity, take initiative as a self-starter, and work independently or through a task list as project needs dictate.
- Collaborative Teamwork: Work within a small, interdisciplinary team of 5-10 members, contributing individually while sharing insights and developments.
- Trend Awareness: Stay informed on the latest trends in AI art, and then share your thoughts on the potential applications with the team.
Qualifications & Skills:
- A high-quality portfolio showcasing your art made with AI tools
- Can work independently to produce high-quality work within strict timeframes
- You have the right to work in New Zealand or Australia
Bonus Points
- Have shipped a mobile game as part of a team with 3-15 people.
- Video editing/creation experience
- A portfolio showcasing traditional (non-AI) art, such as illustration, animation, or 3D modeling.
- Experience working in a structured Agile environment, such as Agile Scrum or kanban
- Experience using Unity
- Interest in contributing to Startup & Social Stuff (team events, studio branding, etc.)
Apply for the Job Online: To apply, send your CV, a link to your portfolio, and why you’re interested in the job to team@2up.games