Jobs / Job page

This job is expired We're automatically mark job as expired after 180 days of its inactivity

Job details

2D Artist

WHAT IMPACT CAN AN INTERMEDIATE ARTIST HAVE AT ESG?

East Side Games is excited to announce an opening on our latest Narrative Idle mobile game, The Office:

Somehow We Manage. As an Intermediate Artist, you’ll work with the Lead Artist to create lots of fun

content for our amazing players to enjoy. With a focus on character art and storytelling, your

contributions will help fans all over the world relive The Office’s most memorable moments. Please be

aware that we are a remote-first studio, hiring across Canada, and do not provide an office space for

employees.

WHAT YOU'LL DO:

Create assets across the entire art pipeline (from concept to release) and assist with the development of new game features
Utilize the Adobe Suite to design and build optimized assets
Implementation in Unity
Work collaboratively with other disciplines to bring your tasks from initial concept to full implementation
Research, analyze, and report on trends in the Mobile game industry so you can assist us in providing the best player experience possible

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

A strong sense of Character Design, with confidence creating expressions and poses
Production-level knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (especially Animate or Illustrator)
Working knowledge of Unity. Experience working with Spine is a bonus
A minimum of 2 years’ experience in Game Development, or related industries. Mobile, F2P, or Idle game experience is a HUGE plus!
A portfolio of polished work that showcases vector examples and includes concept work that demonstrates your iterative approach to development
Exceptional time management skills and an ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic studio
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and orally

YOU ARE:

You enjoy games, particularly mobile games. You are on top of the latest games, trends and what’s happening in live events
Comfortable in an environment where priorities and plans change rapidly, but with intention
Solution-oriented, self-motivated, and diligent
Community-minded, whereby a collective mission of the project is a shared priority
Empathic, compassionate, and curious
Your values are governed by justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WORK AT ESG?

Established in 2011, East Side Games started as an indie game studio in east Vancouver. Today, we’re part of East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR), and we’re a game developer, publisher, and technology provider. We enable creators to successfully deliver memorable mobile gaming experiences that players engage with every day. Through our proven tech kits and beloved brand partnerships, our games empower passionate fan bases to explore their favourite content in a fun, convenient medium, available in the palm of their hands.

The best part is, we’re fans first, which makes this adventure extra special. Our games and our team have the same goal; to be inclusive and for everyone. We get sh*t done and our team is on hand to step in, listen, and support, regardless of rank. Find solutions, share your learnings, then share refreshments with the whole studio in our weekly Lunch & Learns and monthly Friday Cheers calls. Have we piqued your curiosity? Then check out our amazing Culture and Benefits! We note that our culture is not a monolith, and is ever-changing based on the folks that make up our team here at ESG.

WE’RE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

East Side Games are an equitable employer that values justice, equity, diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage people of marginalized backgrounds, particularly QTBIPOC folks, to apply, and will acknowledge and value the strengths you bring to foster yours and the studio's growth.

If this sounds like something you hoped for and more, and you’re enthused to build genre-defining narrative idle games, click the “Apply For This Job” button below. If now is not the right time for you but you know someone who would be a great match for us at East Side Games, check out our Referral Bonus here! Let’s build great games together!

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Due to a small, but completely awesome recruitment team, only those candidates that qualify will be contacted. Thanks for your interest in ESG and we wish you super success in your job search!

East Side Games Glassdoor Company Review

4.2