Art Director

We are tinyBuild, a global video game publisher and developer focused on creating long-lasting, sustainable franchises across multiple media formats.

Responsible for over 70 titles, including Hello Neighbor, Graveyard Keeper, and Potion Craft, the company has a dozen development studios spread across the US, EU, Serbia, and Ukraine.

We are seeking an Art Director for a new project from our in-house indie studio, Hungry Couch. In the past, the team has already released a game that combines elements of action, strategy, and RPG set in a world of floating islands, realized in pixel art style - "Black Skylands."

Currently, the team is working on a new cross-platform single-player 2D game that blends strategy, resource management, and tower defense elements.

An example that showcases the art style of the project: drive.google.com/drive/u/0/folders/1Xpd-16ucey0ZMBTNcQJjUnthd8xsIrIKсрф

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): The project is unannounced
• At what stage of the project(s)? The project is in the pre-production stage
• Genres: Strategy
• Platforms: PC, Console

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Working on the art style of the new project;

• Managing content creation across all stages of development;

• Providing feedback to the art team to ensure high-quality art on the project;

• Improving and refining workflow processes to make them more efficient and effective;

• Planning the workload and deadlines of the art team;

• Creating art content: from sketches to the final result.

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Experience in released video games in the role of Art Lead/Art Director;

• Proficiency in 2D character and object animation;

• Knowledge of the fundamentals of game design and how visual style impacts gameplay and game perception.

• A portfolio with projects showcasing 2D game design skills is required;

• Proficiency in graphic design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, etc. Ability to adapt to new tools and technologies;

• Having a bachelor's degree in design, art, or a related field would be an advantage.

Why do we enjoy working here?

• Covering od professional development courses, game dev conferences, and other events;

• Flexible work schedule;

• Possibility to work remotely / if desired, relocation. The company covers relocation costs;

• Paid vacation and paid sick leave;

• Apart from the annual leave, there is also a week-long holiday during Christmas;

• Corporate English classes;

• Reimbursement of any psychological therapy;

• Corporate hardware.

Do you know someone who would be a good fit for this position? If so, please contact us at jobs@tinybuild.com to refer them and earn USD 1,000 per candidate who successfully completes the probationary period.

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