Junior UI Artist (Mobile Game) Job at IGG.com Canada in Vancouver

Salary: $48,000 - $60,000 annually

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 specializing in developing and operating Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading 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 (opened 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!

Position: Junior UI Artist (Mobile Game)
Report to: Lead 2D Artist
Department: Game 

Hiring Level: Entry Level (graduated-students' applications welcome)
Contract length: 1 year with 3-month probation (with potential extension possibilities based on performance )
Workplace:  At Office

Hiring Processes:

1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review;

2. Art Test;

3. Interview(s);

4. Offer;

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with other UI Artists on the design of the main interface, functional panels, and active panels for the project.
• Ensure the overall visual creativity, style consistency, color schemes, and layouts align with product requirements.
• Assist in the design and creation of key assets such as icons and game logos.
• Support the production of promotional materials, including but not limited to US posters, vertical illustrations, and other marketing assets.
• Optimize cutting specifications, effectively manage interface resources, and collaborate with game designers and developers to continuously enhance and iterate product features.
• Handle multiple design-related tasks effectively and maintain high-quality output.
• Work closely within a team and with other departments to meet tight deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Proficient in using Photoshop and skilled in U3D production or graphic design; proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (AI) is a plus.
• Strong sense of curiosity and awareness of art trends in the gaming industry.
• Responsible, resilient under pressure, and excellent at communication and teamwork.

Bonus Points:

• Passionate gamer with knowledge of game aesthetics and user experience.
• Experience with AI tools like MidJourney, NijiJourney, or Stable Diffusion.
  

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.