Illustrator Jobs at Aradena: Battlegrounds

About Us:

We are a new and rapidly growing blockchain gaming start-up. Our mission is to build a play-and-earn, NFT-based gaming system that appeals to both traditional gamers and blockchain gamers.

The first phase of the project currently in development focuses on a TCG turn-based strategy game that takes inspiration from games such as Hearthstone, Civilization, and Warhammer Underworlds. Our mission is to create unique gameplay that combines strategic battles with deep army building and to provide players with the option of decentralised ownership and blockchain rewards.

We have already released our first NFT collection of medieval warriors on the Ethereum blockchain. This sold out in 13 minutes. Since then, we have raised investment from leading VCs within the blockchain and gaming industries, finished pre-production, and begun development.

About The Role:

We’re looking for a highly skilled 2D Artist with previous experience in the gaming industry, great skills in illustration (for a wide range of >

It’s important that the right person is a self-starter, has a strong work ethic and has bags of initiative. Is collaborative and has a flexible and friendly approach to delivering artwork in a studio.

Please visit our website and socials to learn more about Aradena - linktr.ee/Aradena

Responsibilities:

• Generate concept illustrations and designs for use for on web pages and game features
• Intuitively understand briefs given by the Creative Director and iterate on illustrations and designs
• Manage another in-house concept artist
• Explain complex ideas through mood boards and >
• Generate illustrations and engaging marketing materials

Requirements:

• Excellent illustration skills within a range of software
• A passion for the medieval fantasy genre
• Rapid ideation, sketching and an eye for detail
• A great understanding of colour theory, values, form, silhouette, shape language and human/creature anatomy
• A self-starter with a very strong sense of ownership and entrepreneurial spirit. We’re a rapidly growing team, so the need to take concepts and run with them is imperative.
• Ideally, but not essential, a strong understanding of branding and the creation of marketing assets
• Ideally, but not essential, experience with Figma
• Ideally, but not essential, an understanding of animation and motion design