Junior 2D Artist (Colouring)

Volka
Limassol, Cyprus
On-site

Who this role is best for

Candidates with formal art education and a strong command of Photoshop will find this colouring-focused role in the gaming domain a good fit, particularly if they thrive in a collaborative, on-site environment.

Best fit for

  • Candidates with formal art education and a strong command of Photoshop who enjoy working on-site in a focused team environment
    — “Has an art education”
  • Individuals who can maintain a consistent, vibrant colouring style without oversaturating the visuals
    — “Is able to maintain a bright, cheerful and vibrant colouring style without oversaturating colours”

Things to consider

  • This role may require relocation to Cyprus, with potential for a long-term on-site commitment.
    — “Moving countries is stressful. We handle the tickets, accounts and permits for you and your family.”
  • Candidates must be prepared to submit a portfolio and potentially complete a test assignment.
    — “We require a portfolio of your work to apply for this position.”

How to stand out

  • Highlight your ability to convey textures and materials in your portfolio with examples of painterly rendering.
    — “Is able to convey different textures and materials”
  • Showcase a consistent, vibrant colouring style that aligns with the game's aesthetic in your application materials.
    — “The exquisite art style of the game is what our players consistently mention as the first reason for loving Taonga”
  • Emphasize your experience with Photoshop and your understanding of lineart-based colouring workflows.
    — “Is an experienced user of Photoshop”
Pace · SteadyCollaboration · HighAutonomy · MediumDecision Impact · Team

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What success looks like

  • expanding the world of Taonga
  • bringing delightful experiences to players
Typical background
art educationportfolio of work

Skills & requirements

Required

PhotoshopColouringLineart RenderingTexturingMaterial RepresentationBright And Vibrant Colouring Style

Preferred

AnimationIllustration

Stack & domain

PhotoshopColouringLineartPainterly RenderingTexture And MaterialGame ArtCreativityAesthetic TasteTeamworkCommunicationAttention To DetailGame Development2D Art

About the role

Original posting from Volka via Ashby

ABOUT OUR GAME

Taonga: the Island Farm http://taongafarm.com is an immersive exploration and adventure game set on a colorful tropical archipelago.

What begins as a casual farming experience gradually evolves into a rich, multi-layered adventure. Players discover increasing depth through travel, story-driven quests, strategic battles, engaging mini-games, competitive events, and much more—transforming the game into a captivating midcore adventure with sophisticated mechanics.

The exquisite art style of the game is what our players consistently mention as the first reason for loving Taonga. We achieve this unique aesthetic with strict and graceful construction, immaculate lineart and delicate, painterly rendering. Our Artists specialise either in construction or in colouring, depending on personal preferences and professional strengths.

We are looking for a creative and driven Junior 2D Artist to join our team in expanding the world of Taonga and bringing delightful experiences to our players.

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RESPONSIBILITIES

Colouring existing line art for in-game assets, including item icons.

OUR IDEAL CANDIDATE

  • Has an art education
  • Is an experienced user of Photoshop
  • Has exceptional sense of colour
  • Is able to maintain a bright, cheerful and vibrant colouring style without oversaturating colours
  • Is able to convey different textures and materials
  • Possesses a refined aesthetic taste
  • We require a portfolio of your work to apply for this position.
  • The application process may include a test assignment.

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WHO YOU'LL BE WORKING WITH

We are a high-performing team of professionals who thrive in a focused environment. We achieve exceptional results through rigorous planning and disciplined execution, which allows us to deliver outstanding quality while protecting our time of leisure and rest.

Gaming is an inherent part of our lives. With a wide range of tastes across genres, we keep fresh the understanding of what it's like to have fun in a game. Together we apply this knowledge to create experiences full of joy and wonder for our players.

WHERE YOU'LL BE WORKING AT

We work on-site in a modern business building in Limassol. We like a lot of space and a lot of air, and we built our office to create a calm and comfortable environment, conductive to the state of flow.

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VOLKA BENEFITS

✈️ Relocation Support: Moving countries is stressful. We handle the tickets, accounts and permits for you and your family. We provide temporary accommodations while you're getting settled, cover the first rent of your own apartment and help with necessary furnishings.

🌿 The Office: A beautiful modern workspace with convenient parking and a kitchen well-stocked with fresh fruit, drinks and snacks.

🧑‍⚕️ Medical Insurance: We provide top-tier medical insurance for you, your partner and children.

📊 Provident Fund: Ability to join the company's Provident Fund programme which allows you to save for your future with additional company contributions.

🥗 Paid Lunches: A monthly allowance to order healthy and nutritious lunches from your favorite venues on Wolt.

🚌 School Fee Benefit: A subsidy for each child to cover childcare or tuition fees, including summer camps and extracurricular activities.

🏀 Sports Benefit: Membership in the company-wide programme with access to the best gyms and sports centers.

📚 L&D Options: Opportunity to take courses and certifications to improve your skills.

🌍 Language Learning + Naturalization Support: Monthly budget for English or Greek classes with your preferred tutor. And once you're ready to call Cyprus your home we'll help navigate the path to naturalization.

🎁Annual Bonus: 13th Salary paid towards the end of the year to all VOLKA employees.

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Most importantly, in Volka you will find a warm and welcoming community of open, friendly people with a wide variety of interests, passion for games and a positive outlook on life.

If we sound like a good fit for you, then you may be a good fit for us.

Source: Volka careers (Ashby)

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