Aug 04, 2024 - Magic Media is hiring a remote 2D Concept Artist. đź“ŤLocation: Ukraine.
Magic Media is a pioneering media, entertainment and tech group powered by creativity and innovation. We have a physical presence in 14 countries and expertize in the areas of art, animation, cybersecurity, game development, software development, VFX and video production amongst others. We work with leading developers and publishers within the games and tech industry, providing support and solutions designed around individual needs and carried out by global experts.
We produce our industry-leading results by constantly staying at the forefront of modern technology and cutting-edge processes and practices. The best of Magic Media’s teams are known for their strong initiative, not just in taking care of their day-to-day responsibilities but in helping identify ways to build, grow, and improve.
As a 2D Concept Artist(Promo Art) you will work closely with the UI/UX department in creating concept pieces, icons and graphics as needed. You will work as a key member of the art team, collaborating closely with the art director and other art leads in creating high quality illustrations. The ideal candidate straddles the border of 2D and 3D and has a solid understanding of working in both mediums in order to make their work feel realistic and alive.
What you will do:
- Create in-game illustrations.
- Draw promotional graphics for our projects on the App Store and Google Play.
- Create graphics (collages, illustrations) for official communities on social media — Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Discord.
- Create icons.
- Brainstorm ideas, narratives and create prototypes to help find creative solutions to design ideas or issues.
- Utilize creativity and flexiblity in visualising different art styles.
Requirements
- At least 2 years of experience in a similar position.
- Ability to work in a given style and switch from one style to another.
- Skills in different techniques: hand-painting, photobashing, post-processing of 3D graphics.
- Sense of color, light, form, and composition.
- Knowledge of the laws of perspective and human anatomy.
- Sketching skills.
- Ability to model in 3D.
- Knowledge of typography basics.
- Highly effective communicating through sketches or thumbnails.
- Knowledge of the standard illustration tools like adobe PS/AI, Procreate, etc.
- Solid knowledge of shape language, color theory, anatomy, light and perspective.
- Good understanding of which style and visuals are expected in each task or project.
- Good communication skills.
- Time management.
Desirable Pluses:
- Knowledge in engine(Unreal/Unity).
- Some experience in Motion Design.
- 3D skills (for overdraw art creation pipelines).
- AI tools experience and knowledge.
Benefits
- Permanently remote position.
- An opportunity to hone and improve your skills by applying them to a diverse variety of engaging projects.
- Be part of an international group with offices worldwide.
- Career growth and development.
- Working closely with a team of like-minded people in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.
- Ongoing training and professional self-improvement opportunities.
- Flexible working hours.
- An inclusive culture and open communication.
At Magic Media, our passion lies in gaming. Our vision is to create and deliver engaging and interesting games for our clients. We can deliver this high-quality work on any platform, whether it be on a console, PC, or mobile. We know that reputation and results go hand-in-hand. Therefore, we work hard to find experts and talented creators to deliver the best results.
