<h3>Responsibilities</h3><ul><li><strong>Lead and define the overall 2D art direction and visual quality bar</strong> for the game.</li><li>Create the right and high-quality 2D game assets (characters, environments, props) that serve as benchmarks for the team.</li><li>Drive strong "<strong>right design" thinking</strong> to improve clarity, usability, and player experience.</li><li><strong>Guide and elevate the team's output</strong> through feedback, art direction, and best practices.</li><li>Use AI and relevant tools to accelerate ideation, iteration, and production.</li><li>Collaborate closely with product, and engineering to ensure visuals support gameplay and user experience.</li><li><strong>Establish and refine art pipelines, workflows, and standards</strong> to improve efficiency and scalability.</li><li>Iterate quickly based on feedback, with strong ownership over visual quality and delivery.</li></ul><h3>Requirements</h3><ul><li>At least 6 years of experience in 2D art or illustration, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality visuals and guide team output.</li><li>Strong understanding of composition, hierarchy, composition and readability. <br>Strong design thinking with the ability to create "right design" that improves clarity and player experience.</li><li>Deep understanding of target audiences and player behaviour, with the ability to drive design decisions that align with user needs.</li><li>Deep understanding of the casual game market and player preferences.</li><li>Ability to mentor and guide other artists, with strong ownership and execution.</li><li>Hands-on ability to produce top-quality assets and lead by example.</li><li>Experience with game art pipelines, asset integration, and cross-functional collaboration.</li><li>Proficient in using AI tools to enhance ideation, iteration speed, and production efficiency.</li></ul><h3>Benefits</h3><ul><li>Supportive Learning Environment.</li><li>Well-being and Personal Growth.</li><li>Impactful Work in a Growing Industry.</li></ul><p>Originally posted on <a href="https://himalayas.app">Himalayas</a></p>