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• Essential Information:• This position is a 3–6 month remote contract opportunity, with the potential for extension. It is designed for an independent contractor and is not a full-time employment position. Contractors have the flexibility to work remotely from any location in Ontario, Canada.
• About Us:• At Big Viking Games, our main focus is creating fans! Since our establishment in 2011, these two words have been the driving force behind our success. We are dedicated to establishing ourselves as a next-generation, live operations games company.
• Our Philosophy:• Each member of our team is valued and contributes significantly to the company. As a result, we offer opportunities for continuous learning, feedback, and skill development to empower our team members. By investing in our team and innovative technologies, we aim to sustain our success for the long term.
• Join Our Team:• We are embarking on a new journey and are seeking talented individuals to help us navigate towards our goals. We are currently looking for skilled art and animation professionals to join our team and contribute to our exciting projects.
• The Role:• We are seeking a 2D Artist/Animator to create game-ready assets for our Flagship products. Reporting to the Art Manager, this remote position involves collaborating with various internal teams such as Production, LiveOps, and Product teams. Our goal is to onboard contractors quickly and have them contribute effectively to our projects.
• Responsibilities:• Develop engaging assets like characters, props, icons, logos, menus, and backgrounds for our games• Produce high-quality 2D vector-based assets using various tools and applications• Create compelling 2D animations within design guidelines• Collaborate with team members to deliver unique assets that align with our established style• Execute concepts into final artwork• Work closely with artists, animators, game designers, and producers to deliver top-quality games on schedule and within budget
• Qualifications:• Minimum 3 years of experience in creating 2D game art, preferably in the social/mobile gaming sector• At least 2 years of experience in 2D animation• Familiarity with MidJourney or similar AI image generation tools• Proficient in Adobe Creative Suite (specifically Animate CC, Adobe Illustrator, and Photoshop)• Demonstrated track record of producing appealing characters, props, and environments• Experience in taking features from concept to final in-game art• Strong background in various 2D disciplines• Understanding of animation principles and character design• Proficiency in perspective, composition, color theory, visual effects, and lighting• Experience with photo manipulation• Knowledge of the game development process• Task-oriented, self-driven, and proactive• Previous experience in F2P games• Ability to create isometric art in a photorealistic style• Interest in utilizing AI for ideation and enhancing artistic skills• Familiarity with Blender• Experience in rigging 3D character models for animation• Proficiency in Confluence and Jira
• Competitive compensation package• Opportunities for skill development and continuous learning• Collaborative and dynamic work environment• Potential for contract renewal• Remote work flexibility• Contribution to cutting-edge gaming projects• Professional growth opportunities• Access to innovative technologies and tools• Involvement in the creation of top-quality games• Supportive team environment• Chance to work with industry experts• Exposure to diverse projects and challenges• Utilization of AI technology in creative processes• Experience in a rapidly growing gaming company• Development of a diverse skill set• Participation in the entire game development lifecycle• Work-life balance emphasis
