Associate Artist
East Side Games
East Side Games is excited to announce an opening on our Narrative Idle mobile game based on the hit TV series, The Office. As an Associate 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.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
Work collaboratively with the other disciplines in the creation of assets across the entire Content pipeline (from concept to release)
Utilize the Adobe Suite, with a primary focus on vector art (Adobe Animate)
Work in Unity to test and implement your optimized assets
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Research and analyze trends in the Mobile game industry so you can assist in providing the best player experience possible
*** Duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all-inclusive
WHAT YOU WILL BRING
An understanding of Character Design principles and the ability to create dynamic expressions and poses
An understanding of perspective/composition and experience using those fundamentals in the creation of backgrounds or environments
Production-level knowledge of the Adobe Creative Suite (especially Animate and Photoshop)
Basic knowledge of Unity is a plus
A portfolio of polished 2D work that showcases a range of character design, environment and prop examples (examples of vector artwork a bonus)
Ability to manage your time and meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic studio
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both written and verbal
Compensation Range: $55K-$65K per annum. Salary is determined by experience, skills, and capabilities.
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 things done and our team is hands on to step in, listen, and support, regardless of rank. We're remote-first, with monthly Townhalls, Friday Cheers, and Learning Labs to bring everyone together as a team. Have we piqued your curiosity? Then check out our Core Values and Benefits on our website! 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 is an equitable employer that values 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” button. 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 on our website too! 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 the best of success in your job search!