Overview
Apply through: https://igg.bamboohr.com/jobs/view.php?id=189
Responsibilities
• Work closely with the 2D Lead & other Team Leaders to create a cast of stylized Environment
• Create a wide variety of additional concepts including props/assets, structures, and environments
• Provide in-depth research, reference material, and develop conceptual ideas for the art team to follow
• Quickly sketch and explore many different approaches to an idea.
• Make necessary changes and iterate to ensure that the work is in keeping with the artistic vision
• Consistently deliver work of the highest caliber that can inspire the team and carry a vision
• Responsible for creating the textures, colors, and organic surface qualities needed in the completion of CG assets and hard-surface models used in production.
• Participates as a team member in determining various design solutions;
Requirements
• Ability to adapt style to match style references and art direction
• Motivated, driven, and excited about design and game art, particularly casual game art with mass-market appeal.
• Willingness to accept and provide constructive criticism
• Ability to effectively manage time and work efficiently and within a deadline-driven environment
• Superior concept design & art in a range of different styles.
• Excellent 2D art and illustration skills (Photoshop is your bread and butter)
• A good portfolio shows your skillset;
Bonus to have
• Basic 3D skills (Maya, 3DMax, Zbrush)
• Track record of art assets on projects that have made it to market.
• Understanding of typography, the basic principles of design, and color theory.
• Proven portfolio showing an ability to manage diverse styles.
Position type: permanent or others to be discussed
Compensation Package for permanent employees:
Comprehensive benefits after 3 months include extended health, dental, vision & prescription coverage.
Paid Vacation + paid Sick days: 18 days(accumulated and based on percentage earning)
Active Living Benefits (such as Fitness Memberships, Registration fees for team sports reimbursement) after 3 months
Training and development fee reimbursement after 3 months
Dependent Child Benefit
Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year week
Statutory paid holidays
RRSP matching after 1 year
Monthly Commute Allowance after 3 months
Monthly Team lunch
Perks for permanent employees:
On-site car and Bike Parking
Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
Foosball & Pool Tables on site
Gym on site
Dress code: Casual
Child Gift
Lots of snacks, drinks available
Random extra Bonus/Gifts
Referral Bonus
This job has to work on-site.
About IGG Canada
IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada. With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech and inspiring.
IGG Canada is a division of IGG - I Got Games, a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development of and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading massively multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S. and Canada which opened its doors in 2013.
If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!