Mid - Level VFX Artist creating high - quality visual effects for RuneScape: Dragonwilds. Collaborating with teams to enhance gameplay experience and visual identity.
About the role
- Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and fellow artists to deliver high‑quality 2D visual assets for Microsoft's casual games
- Conceptualize and create original assets in alignment with Microsoft’s visual and branding standards
- Participate in an iterative design process by collecting and implementing feedback from stakeholders and peers
- Provide accurate time estimates for art tasks and communicate proactively about progress and blockers
- Continuously grow expertise in relevant art tools and technologies to streamline production and improve visual quality
- Maintain organized file structures and naming conventions to support efficient team workflows
- Support the integration of assets into development pipelines in close collaboration with engineering teams
- Contribute to team discussions, reviews, and playtests to enhance the quality of art and overall game experience
- Stay up-to-date with industry trends and best practices to drive visual innovation in casual game development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Art, Game Design, or related field, OR equivalent experience
- 3 to 5 years of experience as a Game Artist or in a similar role
- Strong portfolio demonstrating polished 2D art, ideally in casual or mobile games
- Experience with UX/UI design
- Proficiency with industry‑standard tools such as Adobe Creative Suite and Figma
- Experience working in Agile or Scrum-based development environments
- Solid understanding of visual storytelling, color theory, composition, and animation fundamentals
- Experience preparing and optimizing assets for cross-platform performance
- Experience in creating and implementing animations using Adobe Animate or similar (VFX and in game animations)
- **Nice to have **
- Experience with UI/UX design in games
- Familiarity with Unity or similar engines for asset integration
- Exposure to version control systems such as Git or Perforce
Benefits
- **We offer: **
- Competitive compensation with structured performance and career development check-ins
- Health insurance
- Additional budget for conferences you are interested in
- Personal development budget to fuel your passions and desire to learn (Arkadians are taking classes in not only Excel and leadership, but also interior design and even swimming!)
- Time off from Christmas Eve through New Year's Day so we can all enjoy the holidays
- A unique culture of transparency, true teamwork and fun
- Summer Fridays: Fridays off throughout the Summer to have more fun in the sun!
- *The above benefits may vary depending on location or country.*
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