Video Game Artist

A video game's visual aspects, such as its characters, vehicles, props, scenery, backdrop, objects, colors, textures, and clothes, are created by game artists in 2D and 3D.

Some of the job profiles in this domain are:-

• Character Artist: Plan and design characters with unique style and expression.
• 2D Artists: They are responsible for applying texture to the characters, surroundings, and game materials.
• Environment Artists: Build the world using all the 3D objects constructed and given textures, including its exteriors, interiors, roads, deep forests, etc.
• Lighting Artists: They design and put every light in the game levels, changing the color, intensity, and falloff.

Main responsibilities of a Video Game Artist with 0-3 years of experience in India:

• Creating visual designs and sketches to illustrate game ideas and characters.
• Developing high-quality 2D and 3D assets using various software and tools.
• Applying textures and lighting effects to objects and environments to enhance visual appeal.
• Creating animations for characters, objects, and special effects to bring the game to life.

The qualification required for Video Game Artist is:

• Must have a bachelor's degree in Art, Graphic design, or a related field.

Video Game Artists have good career progression within game development. Many professionals who enter the industry at the junior level can climb up to the leadership level within a few years. In at least 4 to 5 years, they get promoted to Senior Artist, then Lead Artist and later as Art Director. There are some alternative job profiles available for Video Game Artists, which include

• Modeller: Creates 3D models and assets for games, films, or other visual media.
• Animator: Brings characters and objects to life through movement and animation.
• Cinematic Artist: Designs and creates visually compelling cinematic sequences for games or films.
• Art Director: Leads and oversees the artistic direction and vision of a project.

The Video Game industry is growing fast globally and primarily in India - after the digital India concept and availability of smartphones, there is ample scope for Video Game Artists to earn a great living. According to reports, India's mobile gaming industry stands at $1.5 billion and occupies almost 1% of the global industry.