Freelance 2D Artist (Generalist)

PT Agate International; Kota Bandung; On-site; IDR 100.000.000 - 200.000.000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development company in Bandung is seeking a talented artist to create 2D assets, including illustrations and UI elements. The role involves collaborating with fellow artists and team leaders to ensure the game's visual design is executed effectively. Candidates should possess strong artistic skills, proficiency with relevant software, and the ability to multitask efficiently. This position offers a competitive rewards package and opportunities for career growth.

Benefits

Competitive rewards

Religious holiday allowance

Insurance coverage

Wellness programs

Learning and development opportunities

Career growth transparency

Qualifications

• Portfolio demonstrating varied artistic styles.
• Proficiency in 2D raster and animation software.
• Ability to follow directions and collaborate.

Responsibilities

• Create 2D assets for characters, environments, and props.
• Collaborate with artists and team leaders.
• Meet deadlines and maintain project scope.

Skills

Artistic sensibilities

2D asset creation

Communication skills

Animation skills

Tools

Clip Studio Paint

Adobe Photoshop

Spine 2D

Unreal Engine

Job description

Responsibilities

• Create concept art and game-ready 2D Assets (illustration, UI elements, and 2D Animation).
• Effectively collaborate with fellow artists to create 2D assets for our game’s character, environment, and props.
• Work closely with team leaders to take creative direction and reinforce the execution of our game’s visual design.
• Deliver work on time and according to schedule.
• Accept and provide direction to team members, and participate and engage with the entire production team to stay current on the scope and understanding of the project.

Multitask effectively; prioritize competing demands, and follow through on details.

Requirements

• A portfolio that demonstrates strong artistic sensibilities and the ability to work in various styles.
• Understanding of lighting, composition, color theory, atmosphere, materials, and textures.
• Proficiency in 2D raster Digital Content Creation software (Clip Studio Paint & Adobe Photoshop, licenses will be provided).
• Proficiency in 2D animation and 2D bone-based animation software (Spine 2D, licences will be provided).
• Able to work within an established art style and deliver clear and concise production art.
• Ability to quickly iterate on ideas, illustration, and animate to a final asset state.
• Exemplary oral and written communication skills and the ability to follow directions and collaborate successfully.
• A positive outlook with the ability to self-direct and have an artistic vision, combined with a dedicated work ethic.

Pluses

• Experience in creating original and imaginative concept art for characters, the world, and other assets that will inspire the team and help set our games’ tone, look, and feel.
• Experience in using game engine, especially Unreal Engine.
• Storyboarding experience.

Benefits & Perks

• Standard Package: Competitive rewards, a religious holiday allowance (THR), and insurance coverage (BPJS Tenaga Kerja, BPJS Kesehatan, private insurance*).
• Device and Software: Capable devices and relevant software licenses to support our high-performance team.
• State-of-the-Art Office Space: Our office is designed for collaboration among crews, featuring facilities like a gym and tatami room, as well as additional perks such as complimentary lunch and coffee and shuttle services to make commuting more convenient.
• Work Hour Flexibility: Our hybrid system provides a flexible approach to work, allowing for a combination of WFO and WFH work schedules. We also offer semi-flexible working hours and replacement hours to accommodate individual needs and unexpected situations.
• Paid Overtime: We do not condone nor encourage overtime, but we offer fair hourly compensation should overtime be needed.
• Annual & Special Paid Leave: In addition to the regular paid leave, we provide paid leave for special occasions (paid sick leave, menstrual leave, marriage leave, maternity and paternity leave, bereavement leave, etc.).
• Learning and Development: Mentoring by experts in the game industry or respective fields; premium access to learning materials, regular knowledge-sharing sessions, and a tailored personal development plan.
• Career Growth Transparency: Our culture provides room for crews to grow indefinitely based on continuous feedback and recognition, with fair promotions, raises, and role transitions to help our crews reach their full potential.
• Job Security: High-performing crews may get on a fast track to a permanent employment contract (PKWTT).
• Well-being Programs: Regular well-being check-ups, internal team-building activities, and company-wide events to maintain crews’ mental health and reduce burn-out risks.
• *Limited benefit for grade 5+ non-trainee

About Agate

Agate is an award-winning game developer based in Bandung, Indonesia.

Agate was founded in April 2009 by 18 passionate and ‘crazy’ founders. We focus on crafting high quality entertainment games as well as delivering serious games for corporate and brand via training games, advertising games, and education games.

Agate has produced over 200 games and it has been played by over 5 million people from Indonesia and the world. Agate is powered by 100 talented and spirited crew on their mission to make the world a better place for everyone.

Playing at work and working to play. Work hard, play hard. That’s the usual thing in our workplace. Agate is a great place to work. You can work, have fun, and play games from arcade to board games in our workplace. We also provide many great books to develop our crew’s skill and broaden their knowledge.

Explore the game industry with us. Not just making games, Agate always wanted to create a better ecosystem for the local game industry. We established the Agate Academy to provide courses materials, and curriculum about game development. We have partnered with universities to help us develop young and fresh talents who are interested in the game industry.

*Contact information or application link may be required elsewhere in the posting.