Job description

G5 Games is a game developer and publisher headquartered in Stockholm, Sweden. We have over 850+ talented professionals worldwide who work remotely or in one of our 10 locations. More than 20 years ago, the company became one of the first mobile game developers in the world. 

You may know us from hit projects like Sherlock, Hidden City®, Mahjong Journey®, The Secret Society®, the Jewels series, and many others.

We are looking for a candidate for the following position: 2D Principal Character Artist

What you’ll do:

  • Consult, train, and assist company projects in improving the quality of graphics within your specialty;
  • Create prototypes and reference graphics;
  • Work with different styles of company projects;
  • Write the guidelines and documents;
  • Supervise the company’s artists.

Our requirements:

  • More than 3 years of experience in game development;
  • High level of expertise. It means that your approach to work can be called systematic, and regardless of the task you can come to the predictable result of high quality;
  • Extensive experience in character design: the skill to convey the character through proportions, costume design, and pose;
  • Skill in drawing emotions;
  • Great visual experience in the history of costume and fashion;
  • Excellent communication skills: you must be able to express yourself clearly, both in writing and orally;
  • Skill in giving feedback;
  • Professional Photoshop skills.

What would be cool:

  • Experience in teaching;
  • Experience in team management;
  • Familiarity with 3D and animation.

The primary task of the Principal Artist is to disseminate their experience and knowledge to the company’s artists. In order to feel comfortable in this role, it is necessary for you to have a wealth of knowledge and practice. This role is perfect for you if you’re not interested in developing towards management, but want to share your experience with your colleagues.

What we offer:

  • 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;
  • 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;
  • R&D Project Development: opportunities for creating your own project within the framework of the company;
  • Paid conferences, trainings, and workshops;
  • Internal training platform (educational webinars for all specializations within the company);
  • Fun and educational hangouts/master classes;
  • Attend our annual internal TeamUp conferences abroad;
  • Participate in charity projects;
  • Free exercise classes.

Please be aware that the email correspondence with G5 Games representatives is conducted via "g5.com" only.

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