Lead 2D Artist (Environment)

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only Nexters, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears, and RJ Games studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.

About your role

We want to strengthen the team of the Hero Wars Dominion Era project with an experienced Lead 2D Environment Artist to control the quality of art in their direction, complete art tasks, and train employees to maintain the game's visual style. We are looking for a colleague who is ready to complement our strong team of artists. You will have a variety of interesting tasks where you can apply and improve your management skills and insight under the guidance of an experienced Art Director.

Please, note

Candidates with portfolios will be given preference.

What you’ll be doing

• Updating the pipelines for creating environment art assets on the project and documenting the updated pipelines in guides
• Establishing quality standards for the project's environment, standard deadlines, and their documentation
• Redrawing the city screen
• Searching for and implementing artistic and technological solutions in the production process to improve the visual quality of the environment on the project and increase production cycle efficiency
• Writing guidelines and documentation

We hope that you

• Have at least 3 years of experience in the gaming industry in a similar position
• Can create high-quality mid-core concepts and renders for 2D items
• Have a strong skill in creating quality isometric and perspective drawings
• Possess managerial and communication skills to effectively train, plan, and organize teamwork in terms of deadlines, quality, and resources
• Have an excellent understanding of perspective, shapes, volumes, design, concept art, anatomy, and color theory
• Can convey the vision to the team and ensure its implementation
• Can provide constructive feedback

What we offer

• HealthcareMedical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
• Work, life, and balanceWe offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
• SportsYou can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
• Relocation supportA relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
• Skills improvementLet's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
• EventsOur events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
• Community & ESGWe are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format

In one of the company's offices in Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.

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