2D Character Artist

G5 Entertainment AB is a Swedish mobile game publisher and developer. 20 years ago we became the first mobile developers in the CIS and since then we have been leading the game industry. We develop games in the genres of Match-3, Hidden Object, Mahjong Solitaire. Our portfolio includes 20+ world-class f2p projects, including Hidden City®, Jewels of Rome™, Mahjong Journey®, Homicide Squad®, Jewels of the Wild West™, etc

What are you working on?

• At what stage of the project(s)? in development
• Genres: Casual
• Platforms: iOS, Android, Mobile

Team size and structure?

up to 30

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Create characters and everything related to them: the creation of thematic skins, emotions and poses for dialogues, cutting for animation;

• Work in a team and collaborate with outsourcers;

• Work in casual style.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Gaming development experience (at least 3 years);

Extensive knowledge necessary to work within the specialty:

• Knowledge of anatomy;

• Familiarity with the history and design of costume;

• Ability to draw emotions;

 Mastery of basic artistic disciplines and tools:

• Understanding of the color and light rules;

• Understanding of linear and aerial perspective;

• Understanding of proportions;

• Understanding of the composition rules;

• General visual art skills: lighting, form, conveying the characteristics of materials, etc.;

• Professional Photoshop skills. 

Russian language - at least upper intermediate.

What is important for us in a person?

• creative thinking;

• open-minded;

• attention to details;

• responsibility;

• ability to work in a team.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Work for a Swedish company with a portfolio of over 20 global free-to-play (F2P) projects that have been translated in 15 languages;

• Participate in the full product development cycle;

• Grow your career with an international company;

• Official/contract employment;

• Flexible working schedule;

• Full benefits package;

• Internal training platform (educational webinars for all specializations within the company);

• Fun and educational hangouts/master classes;

• Attend our annual internal TeamUp conferences abroad.

What are the conditions and bonuses?

• Comprehensive, company-subsidized medical insurance;

• Educational programs in English with highly qualified instructors;

• Relocation program to help you organize your move and keep costs down;

• Earn bonuses from project revenue for the teams you're involved in;

• Performance share program for key employees;

• Paid conferences, trainings, and workshops;

• Free exercise classes.