3D animator job Kyiv

Arenarts Studio, an innovative gaming startup with a dynamic Ukrainian team on board, is seeking a talented Unreal Engine Motion Designer with proficiency in Unreal Engine. Our new employee will contribute to our exciting project - Rovilon, a sci-fi P2P third-person multiplayer online shooter for iOS and Android mobile devices.

The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in motion design, with a strong portfolio demonstrating their expertise in creating engaging and interactive animations in UE. Experience in mobile game development is a plus.

Responsibilities:

- Create engaging and dynamic animations using Unreal Engine;
- Collaborate closely with our design and development teams to ensure the artistic vision is effectively translated into motion design;
- Contribute to the creation of game characters and environment objects, enhancing them with realistic movement and interaction;
- Test and refine animation sequences to ensure they perform well on mobile platforms.

Requirements:

- At least 2 years of experience in motion design;
- Strong knowledge of Unreal Engine;
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation;
- Familiarity with mobile game development;
- A keen eye for detail, and a strong understanding of motion, timing, anticipation and follow-through in animation;
- Intermediate English.

Preferred skills:

- Experience with rigging is a plus;
- Knowledge of Blender, 3ds Max or similar 3D software;
- Ability to troubleshoot technical issues related to animation and asset implementation in UE.

What we offer:

- Remote work with flexible hours;
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate and talented team working on an innovative project;
- Professional growth and development opportunities;
- Creative freedom and the ability to make a significant impact on our game;
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Arenarts Studio, an American gaming startup with a Ukrainian team on board, is currently on the lookout for a talented 2D Designer to join our creative force and contribute to our social media image, with a focus on Instagram content.

We are developing a sci-fi P2P third-person multiplayer online shooter for iOS and Android mobile devices. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of experience in Graphic Design, particularly with a focus on creating compelling content for social media platforms, and a strong portfolio demonstrating their expertise in digital art and typography.

Responsibilities:

- Create unique and creative visual content for social media platforms;
- Collaborate with the marketing team to understand content goals and metrics;
- Maintain brand and style consistency across all visual materials.

Requirements:

- At least 2 years of experience in Graphic Design, with a focus on social media;
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or similar graphic design software;
- Understanding of design fundamentals, including composition, color, fonts, and typography;
- Experience in creating visual content for social media platforms, especially Instagram;
- Basic copywriting skills and ability to craft engaging headlines;
- Understanding the requirements and constraints of various social media platforms (image sizes, optimal formats, etc.);
- Intermediate English.

Preferred skills:

- Experience with vector graphics;
- Experience in creating animated content (GIFs, short videos, etc.);
- Ability to develop and adhere to a company's brand book and style;
- A background in game art or an interest in gaming is a plus.

What we offer:

- Remote work with flexible hours;
- The opportunity to be part of a passionate and talented team working on an innovative project;
- Professional growth and development opportunities;
- Creative freedom and the ability to make a meaningful impact on our company’s image;
- A supportive and collaborative work environment.

Who we are?

Legou Games, one of the fastest-growing Chinese developers, has now opened Art Studios in Paris and in Kyiv!

Our first work “Rise of Kingdoms” has been a global hit. It has been released in 142 locations around the world and the number of players already exceeds 100 million. It is number 1 in the revenue list of Chinese games on the global market.

Our main commitment is to “create strategy games that players around the world can easily play and enjoy”.

For us, the game is a part of life, it is in our blood, it is our passion and our dream. And we want you to join us to make this dream come alive.

We invite you to work with us on our games, and to create outstanding characters, environments and animations which will amaze millions of players!

Job Responsibility Description

Reporting to the Lead 2D Environment Artist, our Senior 2D Environment Artist will have the following main responsibilities:

Creation 2d concept art for environment, buildings and props;
Drawing the illustrations required for the project promotion.

Skill requirements

2+ years’ experience working in the game industry as a senior artist;
Portfolio with high-quality examples of casual style 2D environment concept art;
Experience in designing cartoon, realistic and other style scene props (European and American style is prefered);
Highly skilled 2d illustrator and quick sketcher;
Good communication skills;
Strong sense of responsibility;
Deep understanding of game art assets pipelines and workflows;
Familiarity with Photoshop, Painter and Unity 3D software;
Spoken and written English (Intermediate or higher).

Bonus points

Art school background;
Passion for SLG games and experience in creating them;
Familiarity with 3d tools like 3ds max or Zbrush;
Experience in agile-based/SCRUM development.

We propose

Competitive salary;
Some of the largest bonuses in Ukrainian Market;
Employment according to the Ukrainian Labor code and paid taxes by the Company;
Medical insurance;
24 calendar days of paid vacation annually;
Paid sick leaves;
Modern comfortable office in Kyiv (Gulliver) with some remote work possibility;
Innovative game product and diverse team to grow together.

We are looking 2D Artist / Graphic Designer.

Job Functions:
- Create original and creative graphic elements such as emojis, stickers, and game interface elements.
- Develop and create concepts of graphic design and composition for emojis, stickers, and interfaces.
- Develop and create detailed layouts and samples of emojis, stickers, and interfaces for approval before production.
- Ensure high-quality graphic elements, considering technical requirements and limitations.
- Collaborate with the project team and project manager to ensure compliance with project deadlines and requirements.
- Improve graphic elements based on feedback from the project team and users.
- Maintain graphic style and company branding for design unity across different platforms and gaming products.
- Perform other tasks related to graphic design as assigned by the project manager.

Work Process:
Visual style research (or familiarization with assigned visual style) — Approval
Idea generation — Approval
Sketching — Approval
Detailing — Approval

Position Requirements:
- Middle/Senior level with 3+ years of experience in Graphic Design
- Proficient in Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshop, and Procreate
- English proficiency (B1, B2, C1)
- Excellent knowledge of composition, color, and typography
- Ability to create original and creative emojis and stickers with high-quality graphics
- Ability to adapt and reproduce different drawing styles
- Ability to create original and attractive interface graphic elements according to project and user requirements
- Understanding of technical requirements and limitations for graphic elements on different platforms and gaming products
- Hourly payment, 10−30 hours per week

Additional Requirements:
- A portfolio with projects on creating game characters, cartoons, comics, etc.
- Experience in creating emojis and stickers for messengers
- Experience in working in the Gambling, Game, Cartoon, and Board Game industries is a plus
- Knowledge of Motion Design with After Effects, Procreate, and RiveApp (optional)
- Experience in roles such as Lead 2D Artist, Art Director, Creative Director (optional)

1. We are considering candidates with portfolios that meet the requirements.
2. Candidates who indicate their hourly rate and weekly availability in the cover letter will be considered.

Who we are?

Legou Games, one of the fastest-growing Chinese developers, has now opened Art Studios in Paris and in Kyiv!

Our first work “Rise of Kingdoms” has been a global hit. It has been released in 142 locations around the world and the number of players already exceeds 100 million. It is number 1 in the revenue list of Chinese games on the global market.

Our main commitment is to “create strategy games that players around the world can easily play and enjoy”.

For us, the game is a part of life, it is in our blood, it is our passion and our dream. And we want you to join us to make this dream come alive.

We invite you to work with us on our games, and to create outstanding characters, environments and animations which will amaze millions of players!

Job Responsibility Description

Reporting to the Art Director, our Lead 2D Environment Artist will have the following main responsibilities:

Creation and supervising 2d concept art for environment, buildings and props creation;
Drawing the illustrations required for the project promotion;
Team recruitment;
Daily management of the environment art team: control of the progress, art research and development, technology and quality improvement;

Skill requirements

3+ years’ experience working in the game industry as lead or senior artist;
Portfolio with high-quality examples of casual style 2D environment concept art;
Experience in designing cartoon, realistic and other style scene props (European and American style is prefered);
Highly skilled 2d illustrator and quick sketcher;
Good management and communication skills;
Strong sense of responsibility;
Deep understanding of game art assets pipelines and workflows;
Familiarity with Photoshop, Painter and Unity 3D software;
Spoken and written English (Intermediate or higher).

Bonus points

Art school background;
Passion for SLG games and experience in creating them;
Familiarity with 3d tools like 3ds max or Zbrush;
Experience in agile-based/SCRUM development.

We propose

Competitive salary;
Some of the largest bonuses in Ukrainian Market;
Employment according to the Ukrainian Labor code and paid taxes by the Company;
Medical insurance;
24 calendar days of paid vacation annually;
Paid sick leaves;
Modern comfortable office in Kyiv (Gulliver) with some remote work possibility;
Innovative game product and diverse team to grow together.

N-iX Game & VR Studio is a team of 100+ professionals, delivering top-quality games, game assets and VR solutions to various game and media enterprises and startups. Among our clients are Paradox Interactive, Wargaming.NET, Tempo Storm and other established game businesses and VR startups. We aim for AAA quality of work and offer competitive benefits to our employees.
Our Game and VR Studio is part of N-iX, a trusted Ukraine-based software development company. We specialize in full-cycle game development with Unity and Unreal Engine and offer art production as a service.
As a Texture artist on the Bazaar project, you will join our creative and gifted team ensuring the ultimate quality of art assets we produce.

Responsibilities:
- Work closely with Art Director and Modeling teams to provide hand-painted textures for 3D models of characters, environments, and props
- Maintain consistent visual style throughout the project texture library
- Ensure UV’s are set up and utilized correctly for 3D meshes

Requirements:
- 3+ years of industry experience
- Knowledge of 2D and 3D art tools (Photoshop, Substance Designer, Max or Maya, Unity)
- Ability to take direction and accept critical review of your work
- Comfortable working quickly and efficiently within agile project
- Strong knowledge of color theory composition, and lighting
- Exceptional portfolio demonstrating 3d models with hand textures

Good to have:
- Experience in task trackers like Jira or Trello
- Passion for CCG and Auto Battler games

We offer:
- Flexible working format - remote, office-based or flexible
- A competitive salary and good compensation package
- Personalized career growth
- Professional development tools (mentorship program, tech talks and trainings, centers of excellence, and more)
- Active tech communities with regular knowledge sharing
- Education reimbursement
- Paid vacation days, sick leaves, and days off
- Healthcare & Sport program
- Medical insurance
- Memorable anniversary presents
- Corporate events and team buildings