2D Artist

Cat Samurai

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Posted

January 24, 2025

Part Time

Ontario

Remote

Please Note: Due to current funding requirements, we are prioritizing applicants based in Ontario, Canada.

Cat Samurai is seeking a talented 2D Artist to collaborate on our game, Heart/Thief.

About Heart/Thief

Heart/Thief is a 3D first-person game that blends casual stealth and light puzzle mechanics, reminiscent of Untitled Goose Game, with the intrigue, characters, and storytelling of neo-noir classics like The Usual Suspects, L.A. Confidential, and Kiss Kiss Bang Bang. Set in an alternate 1920s world where emotions can be stolen, sold, and weaponized, the game’s monochrome aesthetic (black and white with pops of color) is inspired by early noir films and the art styles of Frank Miller and Mike Mignola.

This milestone-based, part-time contract role starts in February 2025 and runs for 1 to 3 months. We are actively pursuing funding to transition this position into a full-time contract.

Role Responsibilities (Must-Have Skills)

Understand the project vision and share creative ideas.
Concept character and environment designs.
Provide paintovers for existing and in-progress 3D assets.
Participate in art direction discussions.
Collaborate with the team on Slack and Miro.
Produce and deliver 2D UI concepts and assets

Bonus Skills (Nice-to-Have)

Work closely with the Game Director and Developer to refine and implement the artistic vision of Heart/Thief.
Lead art direction discussions.
Experience in VFX in Unity and/or general 3D experience
Design 2D/3D concept mock-ups of environments and characters.
Share ideas to improve art pipelines and workflows with a collaborative and solution-focused mindset.
Lead menu and overall UX design and layout.
Import and set up assets in Unity.

The Role

This is a milestone-based, part-time contract starting February 2025, with an estimated duration of 1 to 3 months. As we secure additional funding, we aim to transition this into a full-time role and will keep you informed of our progress.

How to Apply

Email us with your portfolio. Use the subject line: "Cat Samurai 2D Artist". No cover letter is needed—your art is what matters most to us.

We can’t wait to see your art and potentially welcome you to the Cat Samurai team!

About

Cat Samurai

Cat Samurai is a fully remote indie game studio based in Toronto, Canada. Our team’s credits include games and experiences Lil’ Guardsman, No Save Points, Far Cry and Riverbond. We specialize in creating engaging gameplay mechanics and storytelling that works great on PC, Switch, and handheld platforms.

Our Work Principles

Solve problems together. Great games come from strong communication and teamwork. We focus on a specific audience, gameplay ideas, and story direction for each project. Everyone can and should identify problems, and we rely on the team to suggest creative solutions.
“Take It Seriously, Hold It Lightly”: While we take our projects seriously, we don’t treat any single game as our "dream project" or "baby." (Some of us have actual babies, and they’re way cooler.) Instead, we’re passionate about working sustainably, communicating effectively, and aligning around a shared vision to craft the best experience for our audience.
Deliver On-Time and On-Budget: Game development is challenging, but we view constraints as opportunities. By fostering open, honest conversations about timelines and scope, we aim to deliver a polished game within our resources while maintaining creativity and focus.

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