Studio: Tatsu Works
Job Opening: Senior/Lead 2D Artist (Modern Fantasy JRPG Game)
Location: Singapore
Type: Full-Time
Responsibilities:
- Design and visualize a variety of different subject matters, including but not limited to characters, environments, combat scenes and monsters
- Lead a team of concept artists to quickly visualize and create concepts for the same variety of different subject matters.
- Create sketches and quick drawings that can quickly convey information, emotion and intention in the form of characters, environments, scenes, and monsters
- Keep in mind the big picture even while designing the smallest of details
- Understand the rules of the game world and know what can ‘work’ within the game world
- Develop ideas into visual formats where necessary
- Work with other artists, designers and developers to match the current colors and design style
- Bring original ideas and concepts to discuss in planning meetings
- Imagine, and breathe life into mere words, reference images and abstract ideas, while still keeping in mind the broader picture and narrative
- Actively source for a variety of different references and concepts to aid the work of both the art team and yourself
- Sometimes, polish concepts into working illustrations for a variety of purposes
- Be independent in your time management, fulfilling requests on time or informing ahead of time if more time would be required for requests
- Be faithful to the references when they are provided
- Positive attitude and an ability to receive and provide objective feedback
- Adapt to remote working, asynchronous communication and be willing to attend remote meetings with colleagues to resolve issues and to collaborate on meaningful tasks
Qualifications & Skills:
- Have least 5 years of experience working on concept art and 1-2 year (Senior) or more than 3 years (Lead) of experience leading a team
- Have substantial experience with anime or eastern style digital illustrations
- Have an eye for small details that make worlds come alive even while being able to keep in mind the big picture
- Have the urge to produce digital art that engages and attracts our users
- Are adaptable and able to match the current game style and make constructive suggestions
- Are able to work hand-in-hand with other artists and developers on game-related graphics
- Are self-motivated, collaborative, good interpersonal and communication skills
- Have fluency in written and verbal English.
- Have strong comprehension ability, allowing you to take in information and quickly generate sketches off your understanding of the information
- Have experience doing designs for a variety of things including: characters, monsters, environments and props.
- Have strong experience with Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint or similar technologies
- Have experience working on long term commercial projects and an entirely remote team
- Have an affinity for JRPGs, anime, and MMORPGs in general
- Understand and embrace the speed of a growing startup
- Comfortable in working with remote team members in various timezones
- Willing to get your hands dirty and get work done
