Freelance Concept Artist - Paper.io 2

Voodoo; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Best-in-class compensation

Other benefits according to the countr

Job summary

Voodoo in the United States is seeking a seasoned Concept Artist for Paper.io 2 to shape visual identity and asset production. You will collaborate with the Art Director to craft high-quality concept art for characters, environments and props, and translate ideas into compelling visuals for a casual mobile game.

You should have 4+ years in mobile gaming, strong illustration skills, and proficiency in Maya, Blender, Unity and Photoshop.

Qualifications

• 4+ years as a Concept Artist in mobile gaming.
• Strong eye for detail, composition, and style.
• Ability to adapt to different visual styles.

Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality concept art for characters, environments, and props.
• Collaborate with the Art Director to align on visual style and direction.
• Gather references and create mock-ups to communicate artistic vision.

Skills

Concept art

Illustration

Collaboration

Adaptability to styles

Problem solving

Tools

Maya

Blender

Unity

Photoshop

Low-poly modelling

Job description

About Voodoo

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz.

Team

Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games.

Joining our Live games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher.

You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on Paper.io 2.

With Paper.io 2, we’re building an iconic game that players will never forget!

We're a small team of excellent people who take care of everything from ideas to testing, and we intend to grow while maintaining our high standards.

Role

As a Concept Artist focusing on Concept Art, you will play a vital role in shaping the visual identity of Paper.io 2. Collaborating closely with the Art Director, you will create, develop, and integrate stunning game assets, elevating the production quality of our live games as we transition them into the casual space.

• Art Creation:

  • Design and produce high-quality concept art for characters, environments, and props.

  • Work on illustrations for icons or stylised assets that align with the game’s aesthetic.

  • Creating key art illustrations with final render.

• Collaboration:

  • Partner with the Art Director to align on visual style and direction.

  • Actively contribute by providing creative ideas and constructive feedback.

• Conceptualisation:

  • Gather references, brainstorm ideas, and create mock-ups that clearly communicate the artistic vision.

  • Contribute to the creative direction by delivering compelling and innovative designs.

Profile

• Experience:

  • 4+ years as a Concept Artist, in the mobile gaming industry.

  • Strong capabilities in concept art, including a keen eye for detail, composition, and style.

  • Ability to adapt to different visual styles and produce assets that align with the game’s vision.

  • Strong Illustration skills

• Technical Proficiency:

  • Skilled in tools like Maya, Blender, Unity, and Photoshop.

  • Proficient in low-poly modelling and texturing pipelines; familiarity with Maya rigging workflows is a plus.

  • Experience working with Unity

  • Familiar with AI pipelines

• Soft Skills:

  • Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team.

  • Resourceful and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot and iterate effectively.

  • Strong problem-solving abilities

Nice to have

• Create low-poly 3D models, including texturing, to meet both technical and artistic requirements.

• Experience in VFX creation or animation.

Benefits

• Best-in-class compensation

• Other benefits according to the country you reside