About the company
Nyan Heroes is a free-to-play hero shooter that combines fast-paced, competitive gameplay with a real-world impact. Developed by a remote team of seasoned game developers and powered by Unreal Engine 5 and blockchain technology, Nyan Heroes pays homage to cats and offers a AAA multiplayer experience with epic mech character classes, thrilling cat-like movements, and unique gameplay abilities. The Studio Established in 2021, Rude Robot Studios is an independent, fully remote game studio aiming to push the boundaries of what is possible with its debut title, Nyan Heroes. This free-to-play hero shooter is a love letter to cats and utilizes cutting-edge technology, including Unreal Engine 5 and blockchain. The team is composed of video game veterans from highly successful titles such as Assassin's Creed, Marvel's Avengers, Destiny, and Halo. Max Fu, co-founder and CEO, and Wendy "Wengie" Huang, co-founder and advisor, moved on from their careers in medicine and marketing, respectively, to create a gaming experience that promotes community building and positive social impact. With a strong commitment to making a difference, the team has donated over $350K to charities, including $250K to Best Friends Animal Society, in support of their mission to save a billion cats. Nyan Heroes*offers a unique AAA multiplayer experience with epic mech character classes, thrilling cat-like movements, and unique gameplay abilities, allowing gamers to become champions for cats everywhere and join the movement for positive change. What We Offer: - Remote work from anywhere - Competitive and healthy pay - 30 days annual leave including bank holidays & Sick Leave - Finder's fee for finding new hires - Token incentives - Flexible hours
Job Summary
What you’ll be doing:
📍Be a leading force in developing the visual style and game world of Nyan Heroes by exploring a wide range of ideas. 📍Create high quality 3d modelling ready environment concepts based on briefs from the art director and design department. 📍Create mood paintings, colour and lighting studies to inform and inspire. 📍Provide concepts for props, characters, architecture etc. as needed. Incorporate feedback to iterate on project visual direction. 📍Collaborate with, mentor and guide other artists on the team whilst continuously levelling up your own skills, knowledge and capabilities. 📍Participate in art reviews and provide feedback to both 2D and 3D art teams. 📍Be a strong force in upholding a welcoming, respectful and professional atmosphere for collaboration, communication, and creativity.
About you:
📍Extensive experience creating and delivering high quality environment concept art and illustration work for games. 📍In-depth experience with technology, terminology, and techniques of game art development, including an awareness of design and programming considerations. 📍Experience working in an iterative, agile environment. 📍Portfolio examples that show an understanding of traditional art principles including composition, shape language, colour theory, and visual storytelling as used in environment-focused art. 📍Outstanding creative skills and ability to develop ideas. 📍Can be relied upon to quickly learn new processes and software as needed. 📍Strong communication skills; readily shares knowledge and information with others. 📍Self-directed, enthusiastic, positive, embraces critiques. 📍Understands the audience and appreciates games. 📍Minimum 5+ years experience as a concept artist. 📍AAA Experience preferred. 📍Minimum one published title preferred.
