2D Artist

Tripledot Studios•Montreal, QC

15h•CA$65,000 - CA$85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Clipwire Games is looking for an Intermediate 2D Artist to join their art team and help bring their mobile games to life. In this role, the artist will produce mid-complexity 2D assets across a range of game features, events, and live ops content, working confidently and independently within established style guides and asset standards. The ideal candidate is a fully capable, self-directed artist who is comfortable using both AI and traditional illustration workflows to get great results, knows when to reach for each approach, and brings good judgement and flexibility to how they work. They should communicate proactively, manage competing demands well, and build good working relationships across the team. The role requires developing a strong sense of the game’s style and the mobile games ecosystem, and bringing solid problem-solving skills and the initiative to self-direct work.

Requirements

2–4 years of experience as a 2D artist in games or a closely related interactive medium
Strong grasp of our game style and the broader mobile games ecosystem
Strong sense of stylisation, rendering, colour and composition
Comfortable using both AI tools and traditional illustration methods — with the judgement to determine which approach (or combination) is optimal for a given task
Experience working with AI image generation tools and refining outputs to production quality
Ability to take ownership of clearly defined tasks and deliver polished work with minimal supervision
Reliably delivers quality assets on schedule; able to self-direct and manage competing priorities
Solid problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to flagging blockers and suggesting solutions
Proficiency with industry-standard tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate)
A portfolio demonstrating illustration quality and the ability to work within an established visual style

Nice To Haves

Experience working on live games or live-ops content is an asset

Responsibilities

Create mid-complexity 2D assets for in-game features, events, and live ops content
Use AI tools to generate assets with minimal supervision, applying good judgement on when AI generation, traditional illustration, or a combination of both will produce the best and most efficient result
Efficiently refine and prepare AI-generated outputs to production-ready standard
Adhere to established style guides and asset standards with minimal feedback
Prepare assets optimised for mobile performance and implementation
Collaborate with Art Direction, Product, and Design to align visuals with gameplay and player experience
Collaborate with UI/UX designers to support clear, readable, and engaging interfaces
Manage competing demands effectively, and communicate risks or blockers openly and in a timely manner
Iterate on assets based on feedback, playtests, and live performance data
Contribute to art guidelines and workflows to support team consistency and efficiency

Benefits

Comprehensive Health & Wellness Coverage (extended health, dental, and wellness benefits)
$500 annual Wellness Spending Account
25 vacation days annually, in addition to statutory holidays
2 paid volunteer days each year
Generous parental leave program
100% RRSP matching up to 3.5% of annual salary
Employee Recognition Program ($400 award)
Charitable Donation Matching up to $1,000 per calendar year
Employee Assistance Program
Hybrid Work Environment (in-office collaboration Monday-Thursday, flexible work-from-home on Fridays)
Complimentary breakfast, lunch and evening snacks on all office days
Team Events & Celebrations
Professional Development opportunities