2D Character Artist
Job Description
Project: Hero Wars: Dominion Era
About Nexters
Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which includes not only Nexters, but also Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gears, and RJ Games studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.
About your role
Our art team for the flagship web project Hero Wars: Dominion Era is looking for an experienced 2D Character Artist to design new, striking characters, develop their unique powers, and visualize accompanying effects.
Please, note
Only candidates with portfolios will be considered.
What you’ll be doing
- Creating concepts for new characters and their effects
- Producing skin sketches
- Finalizing characters based on existing sketches
- Reworking existing characters
We hope that you
- 3+ years of experience in the games industry
- Ability to create character concepts from scratch
- Strong knowledge of anatomy, form, and proportions
- Proficiency in stylizing shapes and materials, with a solid grasp of color theory
- Ability to design effect scenarios and visualize character skills
- Understanding of character development workflows in games (particularly autobattlers), including collaboration with game designers and animators
Nice to have
- Positive attitude toward neural networks and the ability to create concepts using them
- Ability to sketch quickly and in a variety of styles
- Experience in leadership roles or independent projects
What we offer
- Healthcare
Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
- Work, life, and balance
We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
- Sports
You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
- Relocation support
A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
- Skills improvement
Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
- Events
Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
- Community & ESG
We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.
Work format
In one of the company's offices in Cyprus, Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.