Athena Studio

Overview of job

Game artist (80%): 

• Designing with the user experience in mind.
• Liaising between developer and game planner.
• Adhering to the production schedule.
• Research & keep updated with new art genres, themes, styles, trends.
• Create & follow up Art Direction for games.
• Curating and cataloguing of the asset library of the team.
• Sketching concept designs and key elements of the visual style.
• Design game logo, banner, poster, store kit, end card with various sizes.
• Design game screens with art assets, optimize size and import into Unity.
• Brainstorm with the team and contribute ideas to development.

Game Animator & VFX (20%):

• Liaising with Game Designer and Dev teams on scope of effects.
• Working with Game Designer to plan a schedule.
• Be able to use Unity or willing to learn to use Unity 3D to make Animation & VFX.
• Modeled various art assets using Unity 3D engine.
• Porting finished art to the Unity 3D, ensuring final art runs to full visual resolution.
• Working within the limits of the Unity3D, curating file sizes, loading speeds.
• Creating effects templates and animations.
• Adding lighting and shading effects to all elements, ensuring consistency in color, intensity and lighting levels.

• Great facility to work. You will have a MacBook and extra high definition screens
• Remote work 12 days / Annual leave 12 days / Sick leave 2 days
• Premium health insurance package for you and your relatives
• Annual health check-up at the premium clinic
• Development opportunity: sponsorship for all training courses includes Business English...
• Interesting workout activities: gym/fitness, yoga, kick-boxing, football after work
• With regular discussions, you will have a lot of opportunities to learn from experts in their fields
• 13th-month Salary + Annual bonus + Project bonus
• Twice yearly performance review and one-time salary review per year
• Reward & Recognition in mobile platform
• International opportunity to expose and grow
• Professional, creative working environment and talented teams, equal-opportunities & agile culture
• At least one abroad travel every year. We often send our elites to international conferences like GDC, WWDC, Google I/O... to update the latest technology
• 1-2 Annual Luxury Company Trip, Team Building
• Free food & drinks, kitchen at work, PlayStation & billiards corner
• Friday evening party, happy hours, team activities, and awesome parties
• The remaining Annual leave will be transferred to the next working year
• Additional allowance, gifts for birthdays, giving-birth, weddings, illness, Mid-Autumn Festival, Lunar New Year, 1/1, 1/5, 1/6…
• Paternity Leave policy offers more than 10 days of paid leave, not including days-off according to Vietnam Labor Law regulations
• Free parking

KNOWLEDGE:

• Academic background in art, design or equivalent programs.
• Possess good understanding of design standard and visual hierarchy.
• Knowledge of visual language: texture, color theory, dimension, scale, perspective, shade, composition depth of field, proportion, spatial awareness, movement, lightning.
• Knowledge about art concepts and the environment.
• Knowledge of zoology, layout design, texturing and asset creation.
• Solid knowledge of the principles of 2D/3D Animation, Video Effects is a plus.
• Strong understanding of UX, specialized in mobile games is a plus.
• User experience related certification is a plus.
• Knowledge of game genres and trends in gaming is a plus.

SKILL:

• Strong drawing skills, ability to visualize and design digital painting and illustration from abstract ideas.
• Proficiency in using design tools (Photoshop, AI, etc...).
• Able to set art styles for new games or keep up with existing projects.
• Able to work on all aspects of the game from the concepts, UI, VFX, icons, logos to optimizing assets.
• Able to independently research and create quality solutions to problems. 
• Good at written & spoken English.
• Able to create animations by using Spine or other tools.
• 3+ years of experience in the mobile game industry.
• 3+ years experience in 3D Art, Animation & VFX is a plus.
• Can use Unity to design animations & video effects is a big plus.
• Ability to create sound effects, conducting audio mixes and design is a big plus.

ABILITIES:

• Good artistic eyes and pay attention to detail.
• Possess the spirit of pioneer, creative and unique thinking.
• Ability to take on constructive criticism and deliver amendments based on feedback.
• Used to working under pressure and consistently meeting deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with other team members (strong communication skills).
• Willing to share ideas and knowledge.
• Grow mindset: Can-do attitude, learning spirit, persist in the face of setbacks.
• Ability to adapt to various art genres, themes, styles.
• Organizational and analytical ability, problem solving skills.
• Strong interest in Puzzle, Casual games art is a plus.
• A love of playing mobile games and sensitivity to the user experience is a plus.
• Strong Emotional Intelligence is a big plus.