Associate 2D Artist

Requisition Number: 170848

Position Title: Associate Artist

External Description:

Electronic Arts Inc. is a leading global interactive entertainment software company. EA delivers games, content, and online services for Internet-connected consoles, personal computers, mobile phones, and tablets. 

Glu Mobile India studio and now part of the Electronic Arts family. The combination of our talented teams at Glu and EA position us as a leader in the largest gaming category in the world. We are forming a powerful growth engine that will expand our current games and deliver more amazing new experiences across sports, lifestyle, mid-core, and casual for players everywhere. Come join us!

This 2D artist position would be for an undisclosed mobile game for women. Responsibilities would include replicating real-life makeup and hairstyles, digital painting, and photo bashing 2D assets, and creating marketing artwork. The 2D Artist would work closely with the Art Director and Content Team and be a member of a talented in-house art team in Hyderabad.

Responsibilities:

• Work with the Art Director/ Manager to create art assets for both new and existing IP
• Follow style guides, and assist in their creation when asked
• Create game-ready production assets based on concept art and direction (including but not limited to background, scene objects, clothing, animations, etc.)
• Follow production pipeline, ensure production art is created efficiently, and effectively integrated into products
• Export and assemble images from art files within prescribed technical parameters and protocols
• Assist with animation needs when necessary

 Experience:

• 0 - 2 + years of industry experience (experience in mobile games and/or social games a plus, experience with iOS games double-plus-good)
• Experience working with a variety of casual, approachable art styles
• A proven track record of art assets on projects that have made it to market (especially game projects)
• Degree or diploma in illustration, animation, or related field; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with Unity is an asset

Skills:

• Excellent 2D art and illustration skills (i.e., you live in Photoshop)
• Superior background art and character art in a range of casual styles
• Organized, meticulous, and thorough working habits
• Superior verbal communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to pick up new technical skills and concepts quickly
• Ability to match various existing art styles and strongly differentiate between styles
• Some knowledge of contemporary fashion and/or interior design is an asset

Also:

• You have a passion for games, and a desire to be part of the future of mobile social games
• You're versatile, flexible, and willing to do what's needed in a fast-moving environment
• An interest in pop culture, celebrities, and fashion is a serious bonus!!
• You've got a superlative portfolio to illustrate everything listed under "Skills"
• Seriously, applications without a portfolio will not be considered
• All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
• EA is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We welcome people of different backgrounds and experiences to ensure a diverse and inclusive workplace

**Please submit your portfolio with your application

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Company Profile:

We are a global team of creators, storytellers, technologists, experience originators, innovators and so much more. We believe amazing games and experiences start with teams as diverse as the players and communities we serve. At Electronic Arts, the only limit is your imagination.

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About Electronic Arts

Everything we do is designed to inspire the world to play. Through our cutting-edge games, innovative services, and powerful technologies, we bring worlds with infinite possibilities to millions of players and fans around the globe.

We’re looking for collaborative and inclusive people with diverse perspectives who will enrich our culture and challenge us. We take a holistic approach with our benefits program, focusing on physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support our people through every chapter of life. Our goal is to provide a safe and respectful workplace that empowers you to thrive in both work and life.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.

Days Open: 63

Can this position be remote?: 0

EEO Employer Verbiage:

About Electronic Arts

We exist to inspire the world to play. Through innovative technology and immersive storytelling, we deliver new ways of experiencing worlds of interactive entertainment for our millions of players worldwide. Our strength lies in the diversity of our people, combining creativity, innovation and passion. We fully champion inclusive culture, and provide opportunities for growing, learning, and leading that allows for the most impactful and rewarding work of our teams’ careers. 

 

We put our people first, and we make sure they’re taken care of both in and out of the office. As we reflect on our learnings and successes from remote work, we aim to provide dynamic, collaborative and flexible work environments for our teams. Our employees connect through our Employee Resource Groups, which are actively involved in driving business decisions every step of the way. But our support doesn’t end at the workplace—we also encourage a balanced lifestyle with paid time off and new parent leave, free video games, fitness reimbursement and more. 

 

Our goal is to provide a safe, respectful and inspiring workplace for all of our employees. Through our diversity, equity, inclusion and social responsibility programs, we’re doing the work to give everyone the space to be their full selves while giving back to our community. We’re looking for problem-solvers, game-changers, innovators, dreamers, doers—people that are ready to move the needle and build on our success. As our industry accelerates, we aren’t just keeping up—we’re staying ahead of the game.

 

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Electronic Arts also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.