2D Environment Artist (Mobile Game)

IGG.com Canada • Vancouver, BC

4d • CA$55,000 - CA$90,000 • Onsite

About The Position

IGG Canada is seeking a skilled 2D Environment Artist to join their dynamic team for a 3D simulation mobile game project. The artist will be responsible for translating design requirements into high-quality concept art, supporting the artistic vision, and collaborating closely with multidisciplinary teams. Key responsibilities include developing environment concepts, creating cartoon and stylized textures, and producing high-quality 2D assets to support the 3D department. The role is based in Vancouver, Canada, and is a fully on-site position.

Requirements

• Proficiency in digital art tools such as Photoshop, Painter, or equivalent software.
• Ability to iterate quickly on concepts with input from the Team Lead.
• Openness to receiving and providing constructive criticism.
• Strong understanding of mood, lighting, form, shape, and composition to convey artistic intent.
• Keen eye for environmental design, including light, value, color, staging, and detail.
• Ability to translate ideas from concept to real-time game content.
• Solid foundation in traditional art, encompassing figure drawing, landscape painting, and illustration.
• Self-motivated, effective communicator, and enthusiastic team player.
• Willingness to share knowledge and support team growth.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with AI tools is considered an asset.
• Experience in creating cartoon-style art that appeals to a female demographic is a strong plus!

Responsibilities

• Create environment concepts aligned with the project's artistic direction.
• Develop organic and hard-surface textures to achieve desired visual aesthetics for props and environments.
• Produce high-quality rendered 2D assets for use in the 3D department's projections.
• Generate mood paintings, animation designs, and prop concepts.
• Rapidly sketch and produce digital illustrations to visualize initial project ideas.
• Enhance existing illustrations with screenshot paint-overs and retakes to refine the project direction.
• Communicate visual concepts effectively within the team.
• Iterate on concepts to ensure alignment with the artistic vision.
• Develop detailed sketches from selected concepts.
• Perform other related tasks as assigned.

Benefits

• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed