2D/UI/UX Games Artist

Squeaky Wheel Studio Inc. is a five man independent game studio based on the Philippines.  We have released two games so far, the strategy game Political Animals, and the currently ongoing Academia : School Simulator.

We are looking for an all around artist capable of 2D/UI/UX tasks.  This role will be about interfacing with designers and programmers to create art and UI assets as well as UX flow for Academia : School Simulator and a possible future game. You will be taking instruction and working with the Lead Artist.We prefer applicants that can seamlessly switch between these roles rather than being an expert at one of them.

This is a full time position. We work from home for most of the week, meeting only once a week to plan out our weekly targets.  This means the applicant should be willing and able to meet in Mandaluyong, Metro Manila, at least once a week.

Sample images for reference below. Additional reference can be found on the website, and more references to how our art system work can be found in this blogpost.

Responsibilities

  • Create basic animations in Unity and Photoshop

  • Create character, object and item art using vector in Photoshop

  • Create UI art including icons and mockups of UI layout

  • Conceive of Best UX for different game sitautions

  • Create Marketing art/GIFs for conventions, social media, etc.

Qualifications

  • Familiarity with Unity is a plus

  • Prefer someone with at least a year’s worth of experience, but fresh grads with suitable portfolio pieces are free to apply

  • Strong literal, verbal, and nonverbal communication skills

  • Detail oriented

  • Team player, no rock stars or primadonnas

  • Interest in simulation or strategy games (like those made by Introversion, Firaxis, Paradox Interactive, Kairosoft, etc.) is a plus

Send your cover letter (why do you want to work with us?), resume, and portfolio (you must have a portfolio!) to ryan@squeakywheel.ph.