2D Environment Artist (R&D Team)

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?

• The name of the project(s): R&D
• Genres: Puzzle, Casual, Word Games
• Platforms: Mobile, Android, iOS, PC

Team size and structure?

up to 10

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

• Search, develop and test new stylistics and environment designs: we are looking for a visionary who can bring a new vision of game graphics to the company’s projects;

• Working in a variety of styles, mostly casual;

• Work on visualization of draft concepts for new games in close cooperation with related departments (Game Design/Narrative).

What kind of professional are we looking for?

• Gaming development experience (at least 5 years);

• High level of expertise. This means that your approach to work can be called systematic, and regardless of the task you can achieve a predictable result of high quality;

• Ability to research art relevant to the mobile game market, to offer a variety of stylistic options and argue their choice;

• Extensive experience in different styles. Ability to switch between different styles and find the best stylistic solution in the absence of clear references;

• Extensive knowledge of environment design, environment design, architectural history and design, and industrial design;

• Independence—we expect your need for technical feedback from the art lead or art director to be minimal in the process of completing the task;

• Excellent communication skills: you have to be able to express yourself clearly and reasonably, both in written and oral forms;

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

• Confident use of 3D as a full-fledged conceptual tool;

• Russian language - at least upper intermediate.
  
  R&D Team — a small team of highly skilled artists, who find and test new styles for the company’s projects. You are not expected to have skills in dozens of various styles, however it is very important for us that you are ready to become part of the creative process aimed at finding new visual solutions in commercial graphics. This role is ideal for you if you prefer to develop your creative and research skills rather than participate in a flow production of art.

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.