2D Game Illustrator

2 Months ago • All levels • 2D Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Easygo seeks a 2D Game Illustrator to create visually stunning assets for casino iGaming. Responsibilities include conceptualization and design of game assets (characters, backgrounds, UI), collaboration with animators and the Art Director, efficient integration into the production pipeline, iteration based on feedback, quality control, and innovative idea generation. The ideal candidate possesses extensive professional illustration experience, exceptional artistic skills, strong software proficiency (Photoshop, Illustrator a plus), and a deep understanding of art fundamentals. The role involves working on cutting-edge games enjoyed by a global audience.
Must have:
  • Extensive illustration experience
  • Exceptional artistic skills
  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
  • Understanding of art fundamentals
  • Game development pipeline experience
Good to have:
  • Mobile game experience
  • Proficiency with Illustrator, After Effects, Spine2D
  • Experience with Google Suite, Slack, Jira
Perks:
  • EAP access
  • Learning and Development Platform
  • Paid volunteer day
  • Free daily coffee, tea, juices, smoothies
  • Free daily breakfast
  • Massage Wednesdays
  • Team lunches & Friday happy hour
  • Fun office environment

Job Details

Innovation and creativity collide - come and join Easygo as our next 2D Game Illustrator!

What's in it for you?
This is a full-time permanent opportunity where you will be a key creative force in our growing game development team, bringing to life visually stunning assets that capture the excitement and energy of casino iGaming. You will work closely with Animators, Game Producers, and the Art Director to craft captivating illustrations that enhance gameplay and engage players, all while ensuring that your work seamlessly integrates into our production pipeline. This role offers the opportunity to leave your artistic mark on cutting-edge games enjoyed by players worldwide.

Your role with us:
As a Game Illustrator, you will be responsible for conceptualization and design, ongoing collaboration, being an integral part of our production pipeline, providing iteration and feedback, assisting with quality control and bringing innovative ideas to drive you on a day-to-day basis. Reporting directly to the Art Director, you will utilize your artistic skills, software proficiency and adaptability throughout the entirety of end-to-end projects.

Who are we?
At Easygo we proudly stand as a prominent service provider to a powerhouse of brands within the iGaming industry, including Stake.com, Kick.com and Twist Gaming. 

Stake is the world's largest crypto casino, and leads the industry with a seamless online casino and sportsbook experience. Level up your online entertainment with Kick.com, the vibrant live-streaming platform, which connects millions of gamers and content creators worldwide. All alongside the innovative game design studio, Twist Gaming, which takes creativity to new heights by crafting cutting-edge and captivating games. 

Our commitment to placing our clients and their communities' entertainment at the forefront of everything we do, has solidified us as the ultimate online service provider for entertainment companies.

Headquartered in the beautiful city of Melbourne, our growth has been remarkable. From humble beginnings to a thriving workforce of 300+, we've expanded not only in numbers but in ambition. There really is something for everyone here, whether you work in Tech, Marketing, Operations, Mathematics or Design, we are sure to have something for everyone.

Click play, on your career today!

What you will do: 

  • Conceptualization and Design: Create high-quality illustrations for game assets, including characters, backgrounds, symbols, and UI elements, from the initial concept through to the final artwork.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with the Animators, the Art Director and other team members to ensure visual consistency and alignment with the game’s vision.
  • Production Pipeline: Integrate your work efficiently into the production pipeline, understanding the technical requirements and making sure your PSD files are efficiently prepared for a seamless handover to the Animation Department. 
  • Iteration and Feedback: Receive and implement feedback from the Art Director and stakeholders, making necessary revisions to meet creative standards.
  • Quality Control: Ensure all visual assets adhere to the highest quality standards and are delivered on time.
  • Innovation: Contribute to the continuous improvement of the visual style of our games, staying up-to-date with industry trends and technologies.

What you will bring:

  • Experience: Extensive professional experience in illustration, preferably in a studio environment or as part of a team.
  • Artistic Skills: Exceptional illustration skills with a strong portfolio showcasing your ability to create detailed and polished game assets, backgrounds and/or characters.
  • Fundamentals: Deep understanding of art fundamentals, including anatomy, composition, colour theory, and lighting.
  • Software Proficiency: Expert-level proficiency in Adobe Photoshop; experience with other industry-standard tools like Illustrator, After Effects, and Spine2D is a plus.
  • Pipeline Experience: Proven experience working within a game development production pipeline, including knowledge of asset creation, optimization, and implementation.
  • Adaptability: Ability to work across various art styles if necessary, from realistic to stylized, and adapt to the needs of the project.

Bonus points if you also have:

  • Mobile game experience and familiarity are advantageous 
  • Previous studio experience is a huge plus 
  • Proficient with Google Suite (Drive, Spreadsheets, Docs), Slack & Jira 

Some of the perks of working for us:

  • EAP access for you and your family
  • Access to over 9,000 courses across our Learning and Development Platform 
  • Paid volunteer day
  • Two full-time baristas who will make your daily coffee, tea, fresh juices and smoothies for FREE!
  • FREE daily catered breakfast!
  • Massage Wednesdays - we get professionals to do this!
  • Team lunches and happy hour in the office from 4pm on Fridays
  • Fun office environment with pool tables, table tennis and all your favourite gaming consoles
  • 'Help Yourself' Cold Drinks Fridges and massive Snack Walls on every working level!

“We are a 2024 Circle Back Initiative Employer – we commit to respond to every applicant”

We believe that the unique contributions of everyone at Easygo are the driver of our success. To make sure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience we never discriminate on the basis of race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status. We are passionate about providing a workplace that encourages great participation and an equal playing field, where merit and accomplishment are the only criteria for success.

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About The Company

Easygo is a well-established global tech startup, we pride ourselves on being early adopters, progressive in our approach and adaptable to the ever-changing technology landscape. Our core focus is in the online gaming space building well-designed casino games, crypto platforms, and sportsbooks built on our "provably fair"​ algorithms. The products we build are used by millions of people around the world including Drake and you’ll see their logos on an EPL team, the UFC, advocated by e-gamers and in a number of other sporting places.

The last 2 years have been huge for us, we have grown from 20 to 100+ team members. Whilst the products that we build are global we have two amazing offices in the same building in the heart of the CBD with all the bells and whistles you could ever want. Including an in-house barista, pool, and table tennis tables, PS5 and Nintendo Switches, a meditation room, help yourself drinks fridge and snack wall, catered breakfast daily, weekly massages and team lunch. 

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