Lead Artist (2D)

Overview: We're looking to hire a Lead Artist on Brewhaha! You would be the 4th (and likely final) member of the core team for this game.

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About Fairy Stump Games3-person (soon to be 4-person!) Seattle-based studioFounded in January 2026Past experience: Niantic (Pokémon Go), Windwalk (Sworn), Thred (tech startup), and Microsoft (Microsoft)Creators of Brewhaha
About BrewhahaCo-op roguelike "bag-builder" set in a dark, magical cityTargeting a late Summer/early Fall releaseWe showed the prototype at PAX West, and players loved it!Steam page: Role6-month, full-time contract with the intention of keeping you on through release and beyondCompetitive compensation (flexible on 100% cash or a mix of cash and profit-sharing)Working hours: 9-5 PTIdeally in-person in Seattle
Your ResponsibilitiesTake over the Lead Art role on the game. xzbcwsv (Up until now, we've been contracting some of the work out and making placeholder assets ourselves.) This includes...2D character creation and animationUI artEnvironment artMarketing art assetsArt directionVFX (though we can help with this too)Working within constraints set by Game DesignNo AI
Your QualificationsYour portfolio rocksPrevious experience on a game that shippedComfortable working in Unity2D art experience (see Responsibilities)Open to feedback and quick iterationExcited about working on a small team and owning the visual identity of the game