BancyCo is seeking a 2D Background Artist to create beautiful, visual-novel-style backgrounds for its fourth, unannounced game project on console and PC. Help define the world and environments for a brand new IP alongside a highly experienced, friendly development team!

😙 About the Job

• Create full-colour, visual-novel-style backgrounds from sketches using digital drawing/painting techniques.
• Backgrounds will involve interiors and exteriors of a near-future, primarily urban setting (approximately 150); expect lots of bright blue skies, dense streets, visually diverse rooms, and mechanical items (vehicles, equipment, etc.) in a colourful, anime-inspired style.
• This is a contract position. It is medium term (~6 months).
• Work is remote; check-ins and meetings will be conducted regularly via video meetings and a team server.
• Scope of work would likely require 3–4 days per week (depending on artist’s availability).
• Project is a (planned) Teen-rated game for console and PC.

🙏 Requirements

• High level 2D painting/drawing skills using digital tools.
• Access to up-to-date Adobe Creative Suite applications (Photoshop).
• Excellent understanding of colour theory and lighting. 
• Prior experience illustrating visual-novel-style backgrounds in a semi-realistic or anime style
• Ability to plan background assets with consideration for reusability, modularity and variation.
• Ability to clearly communicate feedback and contribute ideas for art assets.
• Good collaboration skills; you’ll receive direction from the Creative Director and will be part of a team structure.
• Good English communication skills (verbal and written).
• Review project documentation to understand lore, creative, and technical considerations
• Good organizational skills. You’ll review and update tasks via project management software and meet with the team via video chats.
• Artist must live and work in Ontario, Canada.

👍 Nice-to-Haves

• Ability to use Unity to implement in-game assets within scenes, as directed.
• Prior experience with version control software (Plastic)
• Prior experience with 3D software to aid in environment mockups. 
• Ability to work consistent days (e.g. Wednesday to Friday) each week for improved team integration.

💰 Pay

Project-based or hourly. $25-40/hour (CAD) depending on skills and experience.

🤔 How to Apply

Fill out the submission form to provide your resume, cover letter, and a link to a portfolio.