2D Generalist

Auckland, New Zealand
Here at Outerdawn we are an ambitious studio striving for excellence. In our studio we have a diverse bunch of developers from industry veterans to emerging talent, all with the drive, experience and passion to see our games and studio succeed!

We’re looking for a versatile 2D Generalist with skills in illustration, concept art, and animation to join our art team. You’ll create a variety of assets for Grimguard, from character designs to environmental art, bringing our game world to life with a cohesive and captivating style.

What you will be doing:
  • Create 2D assets including characters, environments, icons, and UI elements that align with the game’s visual style.
  • Collaborate with the art and design teams to brainstorm and develop concepts that enhance gameplay and storytelling.
  • Produce sketches, illustrations, and animations as needed to support the game’s visual and narrative goals.
  • Ensure high quality, consistent art production while meeting deadlines.
  • Contribute to the development and evolution of the game’s visual style.
Requirements:
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating experience in 2D art, illustration, and animation, preferably in gaming.
  • Proficiency in industry-standard software (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects).
  • Versatile art style with an understanding of game design principles and player experience.
  • Strong collaborative skills and a willingness to adapt to project needs.
  • Unity experience is a plus.
Favorable skills to also have:
What we can do for you:
  • Competitive salary: we aim to recognise industry experience and skills along with market value rates.
  • Wellness Days: Mental Health & Wellbeing matters to us, we have dedicated days to help our members refresh, relax and come back to work feel energised.
  • Gym / Club Membership Allowance: We aim to encourage a healthy lifestyle for our members, that's why we provide an allowance so our members will stay active and fit.
  • Southern Cross Wellbeing Two Cover: Health matters, so we've got you covered with fantastic health insurance!
  • Lively & Regular Social Events: Creating a culture of fun and team building is important to us, from pub quizzes, movie nights, escape rooms, pool tournaments to epic Halloween and Christmas Parties.
  • Weekly Fruit + Coffee Machine: stay refreshed and alert every day with our complimentary fresh fruit and high quality coffee beans.
Please submit your resume, a cover letter, and any relevant work samples or portfolio materials as part of your application. We look forward to reviewing your qualifications and discussing how you can contribute to our dynamic and passionate team at Outerdawn. Join us at Outerdawn and be part of creating the next generation of gaming experiences!
Please note: this role is in-studio, prescreening will primarily be focused on local candidates first.
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