Overview

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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: Environment Concept Artist (Mobile Game)

Hiring Level: Experienced

Department: Game
Reporting to: Lead 2D Artist
Contract Length: Permanent
Location: Office-Based, 5 East 8th Ave., Vancouver.

Hiring Processes:
1. Resume reviewing;

2. Art Test;
3. Interview(s);
4. Offer;

Location: Vancouver, British Columbia
Department: Game
Employment Type: Full-Time
Minimum Experience: Experienced
Compensation: $60,000 – $85,000 annually

Job 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. Work alongside with other departments to create and apply photo real and/or stylized textures.

Design organic and hard surface textures in order to achieve the desired look of characters, props, and environments.
Create high quality render 2D assets for the 3D department projection purpose.
Create concept art that aligns with the art direction, including environment concepts, texture, mood paintings, animation and prop designs.
Rapidly sketch and produce digital illustrations to visualize preliminary project intentions.
Enhance existing illustrations with screenshot paint overs and retakes to advance project direction.
Communicate visual ideas effectively within teams.
Iterate on concepts while ensuring alignment with the artistic vision.
Apply color palettes specified by the art director to concepts.
Develop detailed sketches from selected concepts.
Perform all other related tasks.

 

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 Mid Journey and stable diffusions are valuable assets.
Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment.

 

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.

If you are an innovative Concept Artist with a passion for translating vision into compelling art, we encourage you to join our team and contribute to our exciting projects. Please submit your portfolio along with your application.