Concept/2d Environment Artist

6 months ago


Vancouver, Canada IGG.com Canada Full time

Salary:
IGG Canada - Elevate Your Career in Mobile Game Development

Join IGG Canada, a premier mobile game studio nestled at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada. Our studio boasts stunning panoramic views of the city skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay. With ample space, cutting-edge technology, and an inspiring environment, IGG Canada is where innovation thrives. As a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company, we specialize in crafting and operating captivating Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG has consistently strived to be a leading publisher and developer of multiplayer games. With a global reach spanning platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and more, we've solidified our presence through strategic partnerships. Operating studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (inaugurated in 2013), we invite you to be part of our mission to captivate players worldwide.

**Position**: Concept/2D Environment Artist (Mobile Game)

**Hiring Level**: Experienced

**Department**:Game
**Reporting to**: Lead 2D Artist
**Contract Length**: Permanent
**Location**:Office-Based

**Hiring Processes**:
1. Resume reviewing;
2. Art Test;
3. Interview(s);
4. Offer;

**Responsibilities**:
We are seeking a skilled Concept Artist to contribute to our dynamic team. Your role will involve translating design requirements into tangible concept art, supporting the artistic vision, and collaborating closely with teams.
- Design concept art in accordance with the defined art direction, encompassing environment concepts, mood paintings, and prop designs.
- Efficiently sketch and generate digital illustrations to provide a visual representation of preliminary project concepts.
- Collaborate seamlessly with cross-functional teams to craft and implement photorealistic or stylized textures.
- Craft textures for both organic and hard surface elements, contributing to the desired aesthetics of characters, props, and environments.
- Elevate existing illustrations by incorporating screenshot paint overs and revisions to propel project evolution.
- Convey visual concepts proficiently within interdisciplinary teams.
- Iterate on concepts while ensuring steadfast alignment with the overarching artistic vision.
- Translate chosen concepts into intricately detailed sketches.
- Execute all associated tasks in a diligent manner.

**Requirements**:

- Proficiency in Photoshop, Painter, or equivalent tools for digital concept creation.
- Ability to iterate rapidly on concepts with input from the Team Lead.
- Openness to both receive and provide constructive criticism.
- Solid grasp of mood, lighting, form, shape, and composition's role in conveying artistic intent.
- Exceptional eye for environmental design's elements: light, value, color, staging, and detail.
- Capability to translate ideas from concept to real-time game content.
- Strong traditional art foundation, encompassing figure drawing, landscape painting, and illustration.
- Self-motivated, effective communicator, and enthusiastic team player.
- Willingness to share knowledge and elevate team members, enhancing collective capabilities.
- Familiarity with AI tools like Midjourney is a valuable asset.

**What We Offer**:

- Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
- Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
- Dependent/Child Benefits.
- Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
- Paid Statutory holidays.
- RRSP matching after 1 year.
- Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
- Monthly team lunches.

**Perks**:

- On-site car and bike parking.
- Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
- On-Site Foosball table, table tennis, basketball game machine & pool table.
- On-Site Gym.
- Casual Dress Code.
- Gifts for employee's children.
- Snacks and drinks provided.
- Festival Bonus/Gifts.
- Referral Bonuses.


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