Co-Founder-Lead 2D Game Art

About Us: Founded in 2023 and based in Christchurch, New Zealand, Settlopedia is a dynamic startup dedicated to creating innovative and immersive gaming experiences. Our team currently consists of seven passionate members, and we are proudly supported by the Ministry of Awesome funded by the New Zealand Government. Our mission is to create immersive and imaginative game worlds filled with diverse resources and inspiration for players. As a vibrant and multicultural team, we are committed to blending creativity and technology to deliver unique gaming experiences. Whether it?s exploring the unknown or diving deep into compelling narratives, we believe in the magic of gaming to make every moment filled with wonder and possibilities. About You Are you passionate about the game? Dreaming of creating a game that resonates with you and your players? Do you have the skills and the drive but are still waiting for the right opportunity? As a co-founder and lead artist, you are no longer an employee?you are the leader and the visionary! We?re looking for someone who: ? Passion for Games: Loves gaming, possesses a strong creative drive, and can swiftly turn ideas into reality. ? Entrepreneurial Spirit: Understands what it takes to build a startup and is fully prepared to dive in. ? Craftsmanship: Values the art of creating meaningful works that resonate deeply with audiences. If you?re excited about using your artistic vision to bring players truly unique experiences, we?d love for you to join us and be a part of our story! Key Responsibilities: ?Art Style Development and Oversight: Lead the creation and continuous optimization of unified 2D art style standards, ensuring high-quality and consistent art assets that deliver a memorable visual experience for players. ?Concept Design and Creative Direction: Spearhead early-stage concept design, including character artwork, environment settings, and UI sketches, providing diverse and innovative visual solutions to establish a vivid world and narrative atmosphere. ?Adaptation to Diverse Styles: Master a wide range of game types (e.g., card games, board games, RPGs, mobile/WeChat mini-games, interactive narrative games), with the ability to quickly adapt to various themes and art styles. ?Team Management and Development: Mentor and guide the art team, sharing experiences and techniques to enhance the team?s overall professionalism, and fostering a culture of efficient collaboration and creativity. ?Cross-department Collaboration and Integration: Maintain seamless communication with design, programming, operations, and audio teams, iterating and optimising art solutions in a resource-constrained startup environment to ensure timely and high-quality project delivery. Qualifications: ?Experience: 5+ years of working experience in 2D game art roles, preferably in a lead or senior artist position on different projects. ?Artistic Foundation: Proficient in hand-drawn and digital painting techniques, with deep knowledge of color, composition, perspective, lighting, and textures. ?nimation: Familiar with UI effects or 2D animation and integration with game engines, leveraging a blend of technical and artistic expertise. ?Style: Experience across various art style, prefer strength in East Asian indie game aesthetics. ?Creativity and Aesthetics: Strong artistic vision and innovation, capable of delivering high-quality visual concepts and continuously improving designs. ?Collaboration Skills: Excellent cross-team communication, capable of understanding design requirements and providing actionable suggestions to ensure project success. ?Entrepreneurial Mindset: Strong sense of responsibility, resilience under pressure, and a passion for aligning personal artistic goals with team objectives to grow the company. Preferred Qualifications: ?Global Experience: Experience with international game projects or global publishing. In Return: ? Achieve Your Ambitions: Turn your creative dreams into reality and make a lasting impact. ? Unlimited earning potential: Your earnings aren?t capped by a fixed salary. Your income grows with your talent and contributions in our revenue-sharing model?the better your work, the greater your rewards! ? Equity Ownership: Become a co-owner and shape the future of the company. ? Stunning New Zealand Scenery: Enjoy an incredible work environment surrounded by breathtaking views. If this sounds like you, please upload your portfolio, CV, and Cover Letter. We can?t wait to create unique and heartfelt gaming worlds with you! Job Type: Full-time Pay: Up to $102,731.00 per year Benefits: ? Flexible schedule Schedule: ? Choose your own hours Work Location: Remote