Art Team Lead (Poker)

We are expanding our team and looking for a creative and energetic, Art Team Lead for new Poker game.

We have a fast-paced, collaborative environment where you will work as Leader of the art team, combining art production, team management and cooperation with game designer, product owner and programmers in the creation and implementation of outstanding games and features.

In this position, you will create compelling, emotionally impactful artwork that fits and enhances the established style and branding of our new Poker Game. 

What are you working on?

• The name of the project(s): Poker
• Genres: Casual, Card and/or Board, Casino
• Platforms: Mobile, Browser, Social

For which tasks (responsibilities)?

Responsibilities:

• The lead artistic team in the development of quality Poker game environments and assets

• Provide regular review and feedback on teams work in a clear and constructive manner

• Encourage creativity and participation from all team members

• Share knowledge and recommend best practices in your area of operation

• Ensuring the right tasks done in the correct order that will best lead to success

• Creating a visual style (interior, characters, assets)

• Estimation of art work

• Setting and reviewing tasks

• Feedback and polishing

• Records management

• Communication with programmers and game designers

What kind of professional are we looking for?

Requirements:

1. General:

• A comprehensive portfolio showing beautiful examples of your craft in different styles

• Experience in the game industry

• Experience leading a project or mentoring a team

• Experience in estimating/scheduling (ideally within an agile environment)

• Excellent sensitivity and understanding of game narrative

• Excellent communication skills and teamwork oriented attitude

• Problem-solving attitude

• Able to drive change and inspire others to generate new ideas

 2. Skills in modeling and character animation:

• High poly

• Texturing

• Understanding setting rig and skinning

• Good knowledge of anatomy

• A big plus will be experience with Unity (3D optimization, import and scene setup in the engine)

 3. 2D experience:

• Sketching / concepts (the technique is not fundamental, the main thing is to be able to visualize the idea)

• Understanding of modern UI / UX

Why do we enjoy working here?

To keep the balance, GamePoint offers:

• Fun, passionate and creative game studio with a casual, friendly atmosphere

• An international environment which offers daily contact with other countries & cultures

• Excellent benefits and studio culture

• Competitive salary

• Training opportunities — you will have your owned budget for conferences and courses

• An epic yearly company trip to GamePoint Summit every September

• English courses

• Office in the city center (Pecherska), kitchen with cookies, coffee, fruits

• PlayStation, Counter-Strike team, Ping Pong addicted colleagues

• Paid vacation (20) and sick leaves (10)