Position: 2D Artist (Senior)
Company: Murka
Category: Artist
Experience required: 3y
English level: intermediate

ABOUT THE COMPANY
Murka is a developer of unique casual games for mobile platforms and social networks. Our apps occupy top positions on Apple App Store, Google Play, and Facebook. Fans of Murka games live mostly in the USA, Canada, and Australia.
We have 10 years' experience operating in the market.
We are growing faster than any gaming company in Eastern Europe.
Murka apps are available on four mobile and one social platform.
Every day, over a million people, enjoy playing our games all around the world.
Murka is one of the few Ukrainian companies that successfully implement both the development of games and runs professional marketing programs in order to distribute their products in the western market. Therefore, the company has created a wide variety of positions so you can find the most suitable one for you.
 

RESPONSIBILITIES 

Collaborate with the Development team to shape ideas, style, and quality.
Work on full-cycle graphics for game projects. 
Create game concepts. 
Create and maintain a high-quality graphic style for a project as required and on deadline. 
Prepare graphics for animation. 
Search for errors in graphics (anatomy, composition building, colorism, tone, style unity) and explain how to arrive at the desired result. 
Be willing to take responsibility in the decision-making process. Voice constructive criticism and convey your message clearly and understandably. 


REQUIREMENTS 

4+ years of experience in crafting 2D artwork for the gaming industry or equivalent. 
Excellent knowledge of Adobe Photoshop. Illustrator, Sai, Corel Painter, or similar software will be a plus. 
Excellent traditional art skills with a strong grasp of composition, anatomy, color theory, perspective, lighting, environment, and character. 
Strong digital painting skills in a realism style. The cartoon style is also appreciated. 
Being ready to improve visual skills, learn new techniques and applicable technology. 
A sense of style, artistic taste, and the ability to present the project as a whole, combining interface and character design elements. 
A portfolio is a must.
 
NICE TO HAVE:
Experience in 3D art. 
Prior experience working in casual games. 
Keen interest in various games (including mobile games).


YOU’LL GET: 

Competitive salary and performance-based reviews.
Guaranteed paid vacations, main national holidays, and sick leave.s
Employment benefits, such as partial compensation of English lessons; medical insurance; bonuses on the occasion of marriage; "baby bonuses", and protection of workers with family responsibilities.
Comfortable centrally located offices with snacks and weekly fun activities.
Opportunity for professional growth: attending training programs, certifications, and conferences.
Corporate celebrations and team buildings.
Murka is a socially responsible company, so we actively take part in charity events and promote an ecological style of living (sorting of plastic, "sharing goods", etc.).