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Senior Game Artist - Picante's Match3 Studio
VoodooSpainfull_timeVerifiedPosted 18 Sept 2024
About the role
<span>Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.</span><br/><span>This position is based in Barcelona (hybrid).</span><br/><b>Team</b><br/><span>Joining our Gaming games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher.</span><span>Voodoo is creating a new studio with a very exciting and ambitious mission: release the next $1B Match 3 game, pioneering the next generation in this category. We aim to elevate quality and innovation in casual, redefine industry standards, and deliver fun to a broad audience. You will be joining this studio as Technical director.</span><br/><b>Role</b><br/><span>We are looking for a Senior Game Artist to play a key role in crafting our next $1B casual game hit. You will be crucial in shaping the artistic direction and helping to lay the groundwork for a new Match-3 studio. This position empowers you to define and build the visual style from the very beginning, contributing across creative, technical, and strategic stages.</span>
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<li>Create high-quality 2D and 3D art assets for the game, including elements like game blocks, tile icons, backgrounds, and characters, following the art direction style.</li><li>Create a variety of innovative ideas for game features, working from product requirements to produce final game-ready <a href="http://assets.Work" rel="noopener noreferrer">assets.</a></li><li>Work closely with the Art Director to keep the visual consistency and quality standards of the game.</li><li>Keep up with industry trends and incorporate innovative art practices into the game development process.</li><br/><br/>As a Senior Game Artist at Picante Studio, you'll be working alongside the Art Director to deliver a new art style for the game. Your role will involve collaborating closely with a talented team of designers, developers, and 3D artists to produce high-quality artwork that boosts the gaming experience. You'll have the chance to influence the visual direction and contribute to the art bible.<br/>Come innovate with us in the realm of mobile game art, where your creativity will reach millions!</ul>
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<li>5+ years of experience as a Game Artist with a portfolio showcasing your work in mobile games (preferably casual games).Advanced skills in Photoshop and 3D software like Blender or 3ds Max.</li><li>High understanding of Unity for mobile asset integration and optimization.</li><li>Experience optimizing for mobile performance without sacrificing visual quality.</li><li>Some knowledge of animation pipelines, with an understanding of how to implement in-game animations.</li><li>Proficiency in creating stylized, visually engaging art that resonates with casual (Match-3) audiences.</li><li>Basic knowledge of shader creation and VFX to enhance the visual appeal of mobile games.</li><li>Familiarity with version control tools like Git or Perforce to manage assets efficiently.</li></ul><b>Benefits</b><span>: best-in-class compensation and other benefits according to the country you reside.</span>
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