UNITY CONTENT 2D ARTIST (12-Month Contract) job opportunity at Big Viking Games.



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Big Viking Games UNITY CONTENT 2D ARTIST (12-Month Contract)
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About Big Viking Games Big Viking Games is a profitable, self-funded live-service game studio based in Toronto. Since 2011, we’ve been building and operating virtual worlds with deep player-driven economies and long-term engagement at their core. Our flagship titles, YoWorld and FishWorld , have served millions of players over their lifetime. These are not short-lived launches — they are enduring products with loyal communities, evolving content, and real in-game economies built on virtual goods and player-to-player interaction. We operate with a small, high-leverage team, a bias toward action, and an increasing focus on AI-first workflows to scale output and efficiency.   The Role We’re hiring Unity Content Artists (2D) to help power the next phase of our live products. This is a high-output, hands-on production role focused on creating, preparing, and implementing game-ready assets directly into Unity. You will work across multiple areas of the product, including core content and live features such as Founders Pass. This is not a pure illustration role. You will be expected to execute inside the engine, contribute to a fast-moving pipeline, and help us scale content production efficiently. What You’ll Own ·         Asset Creation & Implementation ·         Create and prepare high-quality 2D assets using Photoshop ·         Implement and execute assets directly inside Unity ·         Adapt visuals from concepts into production-ready, in-game content ·         Content Execution ·         Work across multiple areas of the product, including live content systems ·         Collaborate with content design (theme planning) to bring assets into the game ·         Support ongoing content releases and feature updates ·         Production & Workflow ·         Manage tasks via Jira and deliver against estimated workloads (velocity-based system) ·         Contribute to a scalable, high-speed content pipeline ·         Balance speed and quality in a high-output environment ·         AI-Enabled Workflow ·         Use generative AI tools to improve speed, iteration, and output quality ·         Continuously look for ways to integrate AI into your day-to-day workflow ·         Operate with an openness to new tools, automation, and evolving pipelines Must-Have Skills & Experience ·         Solid experience working as a 2D Artist in Unity (implementation required) ·         Proficiency in Photoshop ·         Ability to take assets from concept to in-game execution ·         Experience working within structured production workflows (Jira or similar) ·         Intermediate-level 2D art skills across a variety of asset types ·         Strong communication and ability to work cross-functionally   What We’re Looking For Core Traits ·         Self-starter with high initiative — you don’t wait to be told what to do ·         Comfortable working in a fast-moving, evolving environment ·         Able to operate independently and “figure things out” when needed ·         AI Mindset (Important) ·         Already using generative AI tools in your workflow ·         Curious, adaptable, and not resistant to new ways of working ·         Interested in leveraging AI to increase output and efficiency ·         Background That Tends to Work Well ·         Experience in small to mid-sized studios ·         Comfortable wearing multiple hats and contributing beyond a narrow scope ·         Less reliant on large, siloed production environments   Nice to Have ·         Experience working on live-service games or high-output production environments ·         Basic animation experience ·         Experience working across different types of assets and content systems   What Success Looks Like ·         You ramp up quickly and begin contributing within your first few weeks ·         You are able to deliver assets independently inside Unity ·         You adapt across different content areas, including live features ·         You contribute to a high-volume production pipeline without sacrificing quality ·         You actively improve your workflow using AI and new tools  

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