Senior Game Artist - New Game (Berlin)

We are the makers of casual mobile hit Love & Pies, which globally launched in September 2021 and has now found its way into the hands of millions of players around the world. We’re backed by Supercell, one of the biggest and best in the industry.

We make games for everyone that are snackable yet nourishing — built to fit into your daily life, but with the emotional depth of your favourite TV show. Our team always comes first at Trailmix, and our culture is built on both high performance and high care — we strive to be the best versions of ourselves, but always within an environment based on inclusivity, respect and safety, no matter who you are or where you come from.

Please Note: We are unable to provide a working visa for this position at this time and will only be considering candidates from within Germany who can attend the studio based in Berlin a minimum of 3 times per week.

Senior Game Artist - New Game

The art team is small, highly motivated and entrepreneurial. We work collaboratively and effectively. We iterate fast and everyone contributes to solving problems and making high quality mobile games. In this role, you will help our newly formed Berlin team to prototype and validate their game ideas fast. We work in self-organised teams and as a Game Artist you’ll collaborate closely with the art team, game designers, UI artists and developers. You will be contributing to early concept discussions and retain ownership for creating, delivering and implementing your work.

Responsibilities

• Creating artwork for new game concepts in Photoshop and occasionally Maya
• Concepting and developing new mechanics and features with other disciplines
• Prepare, implement, test and manage art assets in click prototypes or in Unity
• Planning workflow and tasking your work
• Animating assets, effects and characters in Spine and Unity
• Assisting with UI assets and animations
• Participating in collaborative team discussions for future new game concepts

Requirements

As a Senior Game Artist you will have high professional standards with good attention to quality and detail. You’re very organised, proactive and always keen to learn and improve your skills. You are a great team player, but also have the ability to work flexibly and independently on tasks from conception to finish, using your problem solving abilities. You love getting involved with the creative side, and are also happy to work with developers and implement your work into the engine.

• Strong artistic abilities in rendering 2D assets, notably for environments and characters
• Experience in designing and rendering game assets for casual mobile games
• Player-centric approach and ability to adapt and champion the Trailmix art style
• Creating low poly 3D Maya assets for our environment, modelling and texturing
• Preparing and implementing assets into Unity, you’re accountable for implementing your work correctly
• You work iteratively and embrace feedback already early on in the process

Nice to Have

• Working experience with Spine and animation (Examples in your portfolio)
• Strong Spine rigging experience, notably for characters!
• ….and a love and appreciation for fun cartoon animated media

Location - Berlin

Trailmix is currently operating under a hybrid work model - we have 3 days a week (Monday, Thursday & Friday) in person at our brand new studio in Berlin with the remaining 2 days available to work from home.

Benefits

• Contributory Pension
• Tax advantaged Stock options
• Fully comprehensive Private Medical Care (premiums paid by Trailmix)
• 28 days Holiday (including 3 company holiday days around Christmas)
• Free drinks and snacks in the office
• Company gifts and swag
• Socials and events

Inclusive Culture

Trailmix was founded to make a positive impact on our players, our community, and our colleagues. We are committed to creating an inclusive culture, and fostering an environment where people can flourish is our priority. We think it’s vital that players see themselves represented in games, and in Love & Pies we showcase the beautiful diversity of life. Love & Pies represents the people we are and the people we love, and we’re always looking to add more people who want to design games for everyone.

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