Argus Labs is building the next generation of massively multiplayer online (MMO) games by empowering players with the extensive freedom to build, extend, and influence the game worlds they inhabit. Our approach is centered around World Engine, our state-of-the-art onchain game server framework.

World Engine leverages a novel sharded rollup blockchain architecture, which allows games to use smart contracts for user-generated content (UGC) while scaling to tens of thousands of concurrent users without compromising performance. To date, World Engine is the most performant blockchain designed from the ground up for games and has been used in production for games like Dark Frontier, processing 700K+ player transactions within a week.

Backed by the best

We raised $10 million in seed funding led by Haun Ventures ($1.5B crypto fund led by former a16z GP, Katie Haun) with participation from influential angel investors in tech and gaming such as Elad Gil and Balaji Srinivasan (ex-Coinbase CTO).

Learn about who we are and our technology

• https://argus.gg

• https://world.dev

• https://twitter.com/ArgusLabs_

Responsibilities

• Create concept art and high-quality 2D assets for characters, vehicles and environments in a stylized anime aesthetic

• Create visual mockups to communicate game ideas

• Collaborate with stakeholders to define and maintain the artistic vision for various projects

• Provide constructive feedback to the art team and help them achieve their potential

• Participate actively in project planning and creative brainstorming sessions

• Be able to troubleshoot and solve artistic issues that arise during production

Requirements

• 8+ years of experience in the video game industry

• Proven experience as a 2D artist in the game industry, with demonstrated success in an anime aesthetic

• Proficiency with industry-standard design tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects

• Strong knowledge of composition, color theory, and layout

• Demonstrated ability to create expressive, stylized characters and environments in an anime style

• Mastery of time management to adhere to schedules and deadlines

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine

• Strong understanding of the game development process

• Experience with 3D modeling software (e.g., Blender, Maya)

• Experience in storyboarding

• Previous experience in a leadership position

• Degree from an Art College

Perks & benefits

For full-time employees

• A note for the game industry veterans: no crunch :-)

• Flexible PTO (2 weeks required) + holidays

• 100% employer-covered medical, dental, and vision insurance (US)

• 401k (US)

• Up to $1500 desk set-up stipend

• Company retreats

We’re an equal-opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.