About the Project Tinkertock is a game that combines the classic tower defense genre with innovative building mechanics to create a fun action-puzzler. You play as Ada Huffinsprog, a young tinkersmith who must defend her clockwork garden from her jealous rival, Vilhelmina Huffinsprog. Along the way you pick up blueprints for a number of clockwork flower weapons that will help your garden survive the onslaught of wind-up insects. Place and combine tetris-shaped blocks to build circuitous mazes and powerful weapons that will confound and destroy your enemies. Plan your strategy carefully; your success depends on your crafty placement of metal pieces. The project is intended for future release on Steam Greenlight, and is helmed by designer Kyla Furey, a graduate of the University of Southern California's Masters program in Interactive Media. The game's prototype has been created using the Unity3D engine, and is currently in the beta stage of development. We want YOU to help us bring it to life with amazing visuals! This project is nearly complete - it waits only for a dedicated and passionate artist to bring it to life! As the selected artist, you would be in charge of the static 2D assets for the game (and potentially also 2D animations, subject to discussion and skill). The current aesthetic is stylized and cartoonish, but open to discussion if you feel strongly about what you can bring to the art style. If you think you're up to the task, please read and follow the instructions below! Requirements for the Position Must Have: Experience working as a visual artist - please link or attach a portfolio along with your resume Expertise with a digital art program such as Photoshop, including familiarity with DPI, image formats, etc. Familiarity with basic concepts of 2D animation (preferably in games), including walk cycles, attack cycles, sprite sheets, etc. Strong work ethic and ability to self-motivate; you will be entrusted with a great deal of creative control Reliability and adherence to deadlines Ability to follow instructions for detailed technical requirements Ability to handle constructive criticism and modify work as necessary Ability to work remotely and maintain regular contact Enjoyment/appreciation of video games Recommended: Familiarity with Unity3D Experience working with video game art/animation specifically Experience with sprite sheets Love of tower defense games Some basic programming knowledge How to Apply If you are interested in applying, please send an e-mail with attached or linked resume and portfolio to tinkertockcontact@gmail.com. The current deadline for portfolio submission is November 12, 2014. When the first round of submissions have been received, further submissions will be closed while the application process continues and opened again only if no suitable applicant is found within the first group. If no suitable applicant is found, submissions will re-open in December. Watch this space for further details.