Game Artist (Generalist)

We are looking for a junior game artist that deeply cares about the work they do to help us further expand “Good Pizza, Great Pizza” game play and new games we have been working on.

The ideal candidate loves to build outstanding experiences for players and strives to improve their skills to become a great game artist. Passion for making and playing mobile games with great player experience is a must!

About Tapblaze

Here at TAPBLAZE, our mission is to make great games for players that will be remembered for decades. As a small team, we have created games such as “Good Pizza, Great Pizza” that have been downloaded more than 300 million times across the globe, giving a fun, innovative experience to millions of players every day. Our core values are the reason we have found success as an independent studio and guide our hiring process: we are ambitious, disciplined, ownership-minded, results oriented, and extraordinary. We operate internationally and we are growing day by day; the company is entirely self-funded, we only answer to our players.

We are seeking individuals that have the same core values and are looking to level up themselves, the games they work on and the company they work for. Only with great attention to details can this be achieved – please mention “beauty is in the details” in your cover letter.

OBJECTIVES

• Design and create new characters, decors and environments and UI for Good Pizza, Great Pizza and future games;
• Collaborate closely with the design and development teams to ensure cohesive visuals and gameplay experience;
• Participate in creative brainstorming sessions and provide valuable artistic input to help shape the game’s visual identity;
• Assist in the creation of concept art and mockups to visualize ideas and test art styles.

COMPETENCIES

• Excellent understanding of color theory, composition, and visual refinement to create aesthetically pleasing and cohesive designs;
• Ability to design UI elements that enhance usability and game engagement, particularly in a mobile context;
• Keen sense of popular design aesthetics in the mobile game market, particularly within casual gaming;
• Passion for playing casual mobile games, with insight into what makes games enjoyable and engaging for players;
• Great attention to detail – you actually read this job description;
• Ability to work within specific visual styles and adapt to the evolving artistic needs of a project.

Education And Experience

• Bachelor degree in Art, Illustration or Animation.
• Business owner/operator mindset.
• Attention to detail – please mention “beauty is in the details” in your application.
• Sense of urgency and a desire to get things done.

Physical Requirements

• Los Angeles, CA: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work.
• Prolonged period of time sitting at a desk and computer.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

As an equal opportunity employer committed to meeting the needs of a multigenerational and multicultural workforce TAPBLAZE recognizes that a diverse staff, reflective of our community, is an integral and welcome part of a successful and ethical business. We hire local talent at all levels regardless of race, color, religion, age, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, or disability, and actively foster inclusion in all forms both within our company and across interactions with vendors and partners.

For the best consideration, please include a cover letter with your application explaining why you would be an excellent fit.