Job Description
At Argus Labs, we are shaping the future of video games through applied research in distributed systems and game design. We believe online game worlds should be open and interconnected, rather than closed siloes controlled by platform giants.
Argus is an MMO game developer and publisher built around a collective of hackers and designers in pursuit of the next great paradigm shift in the video game industry.
As an applied research lab with an integrated game studio/publisher, we are uniquely positioned to lead the way. We build our own games that are native to our infrastructure. This allows us to fully understand and utilize the capabilities of our platform, resulting in novel game designs built around the platform's unique power and quirks.
We recently raised $10 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures with participation from angels in tech and gaming such as Elad Gil, Balaji Srinivasan, Kevin Aluwi, Siqi Chen, etc.
Read more about who we are at https://argus.gg
ResponsibilitiesCreate concept art and high-quality 2D assets for characters, vehicles and environments in a stylized anime aesthetic
Create visual mockups to communicate game ideas
Collaborate with stakeholders to define and maintain the artistic vision for various projects
Provide constructive feedback to the art team and help them achieve their potential
Participate actively in project planning and creative brainstorming sessions
Be able to troubleshoot and solve artistic issues that arise during production
8+ years of experience in the video game industry
Proven experience as a 2D artist in the game industry, with demonstrated success in an anime aesthetic
Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects
Strong knowledge of composition, color theory, and layout
Demonstrated ability to create expressive, stylized characters and environments in an anime style
Mastery of time management to adhere to schedules and deadlines
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine
Strong understanding of the game development process
Experience with 3D modeling software (e.g., Blender, Maya)
Experience in storyboarding
Previous experience in a leadership position
Degree from an Art College
For full-time employees
A note for the game industry veterans: no crunch :-)
Flexible PTO (2 weeks required) + holidays
100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (US)
401k (US)
Up to $1500 desk set-up stipend
Company retreats
We’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.