Freelancer - 2D Concept & Style Exploration Artist (f/m/d)
Freelance | Berlin, Germany
We are Kolibri Games - a mobile games developer from Berlin. We believe that with the best people, we can make games that players will enjoy for years to come.
Our games have defined the idle genre, and bring enjoyment to hundreds of millions of players all around the world. This is possible due to the talented people who make us who we are. ‘Kolibris’, as we call ourselves, are on a mission to continue making great games and we're looking for new talent to join our team. We strive to offer you a fair recruitment process and a great candidate experience, as well as a friendly environment to work in, with plenty of opportunities to learn and grow.
Freelance 2D Concept & Style Exploration Artist (f/m/d)We're seeking a highly agile and creative 2D artist to join our team as a freelancer, focusing on rapid style exploration for new casual mobile game concepts. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys pushing creative boundaries, working tightly together with the art director, and iterating on audience feedback.
Responsibilities
- Rapidly produce a high volume of visually compelling concept art that combines characters, environments, and props, focusing on simple casual game aesthetics, to test potential game styles.
- Demonstrate strong 2D art skills with the ability to quickly sketch and iterate on concepts.
- Utilize 3D low-poly/blockout skills to create simple scene layouts for rapid visualization.
- Use AI in smart ways to incorporate into a workflow to create fast iterations in different styles. Adapt AI usage flexibly to enhance and speed up the workflow. There will be no simple prompting.
- Generate multiple style variations from a single design, exploring a wide range of visual directions.
- Maintain a high level of communication, presenting designs and progress early and frequently.
- Adapt quickly to diverse topics and project requirements, demonstrating exceptional agility.
- Contribute fresh, innovative ideas to shape the visual direction of our projects.
- Participate in visual critiques and brainstorming sessions to refine and expand upon creative concepts.
Requirements
- 2-5 years of professional experience in 2D concept art.
- Strong proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other relevant digital art tools.
- Excellent sketching skills, with the ability to produce loose and rapid iterations.
- Strong understanding of casual and hyper-casual game visual styles.
- Ability to quickly translate creative briefs into visually engaging concepts.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Openness to ethically integrating AI tools as a supportive tool in the creative process, ensuring human-led artistic direction.
- Portfolio demonstrating a wide range of artistic styles and strong visual communication.
- Strong background in art fundamentals.
- Experience with super cartoony styles.
- Availability during European working hours is required for collaboration.
Desirable Skills
- Knowledge of Blender for basic 3D low-poly/blockout.
What We Offer
Hybrid Work
We understand how important flexibility is. That's why we offer a hybrid work setup and flexible hours, allowing you to balance your time between the office and remote work
Health & Fitness Bonus
We provide a monthly fitness bonus. Enjoy your time outside the office by picking the activity that suits you, from Urban Sports Club, to covering your gym membership
Company Holidays
We plan amazing company holidays to relax and bond as a team
Learning Budget
We're serious about supporting your professional growth. You'll get a yearly learning budget to spend on any form of learning that will help you develop your skills and grow in your role
Relocation
Moving to another country can be stressful. Our HR team will guide and support you, making sure that you (and your family) make your way to Berlin as smoothly as possible
30 Days Holiday
Our company implements a 30-day yearly holiday policy for all Kolibris. This means you have plenty of time to enjoy life outside of work
Fun Social Events
From BBQ's and movie nights to team lunches and more. We also have a team event budget you can use to buy games or sports equipment to make working here even more fun. On Fridays after work, there's dinner and drinks waiting for everyone at the office
Kolibri Games is an equal opportunity employer. We come from 40 different countries and many different backgrounds. We celebrate diversity and we are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, regardless of their age, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnicity, religion, physical appearance or disability.
We are an international studio, so don’t forget to send in your application in English. Although it is not mandatory, we always appreciate a cover letter stating your motivation to join us.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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