Illustrator
Job Summary
Job Description
As an Illustrator at Kwalee, you will be responsible for creating high-quality content, including marketing assets and in-game assets, to maximize the commercial success of our games. You will collaborate with the Senior Illustrator, Lead Illustrator, and cross-functional teams to bring imaginative visuals to life, aligning with brand and performance goals. Key responsibilities include creating illustrations, sketching concepts, and adapting content based on feedback. You will work in the Bangalore studio, where daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation.
Must have:
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in illustration and concept design
- 2+ years of experience in digital illustration tools
- Ability to work independently and take feedback constructively
- Solid understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and visual storytelling
- Based in our Bangalore office with 5 days per week on site.
Good to have:
- Experience creating art for mobile games or digital marketing is a plus
Perks:
- Group health insurance
- 20 annual leave days
- Unlimited snacks and drinks
- Discounted premium gym membership
- Cutting-edge equipment
- Clear career progression and endless opportunities for growth
- Seasonal events and regular townhalls
- Exclusive Kwalee merch
11 skills required
Job Details
At Kwalee, we foster an environment where creativity and collaboration come together. Specialising in both the development and publishing of casual and hybrid casual games, we also bring our creative touch to publishing PC & Console titles, ensuring a diverse and exciting gaming portfolio.
By joining our talented team in Bangalore, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.
Join the team!
As we continue to grow, we are now looking for an Illustrator to join our Creative team.
As an Illustrator you will be responsible for creating very high-quality content, including effective static marketing assets that cater to a range of needs across the department. You will focus on inventive and performance-driven visual concepts, working closely with the team to maximise the commercial success of our games and the company. You will also be responsible for creating high-quality visuals including in-game assets, promotional materials, and concept art that align with our brand and performance goals. You will work closely with the Senior Illustrator, Lead Illustrator, and cross-functional teams including Motion, Product, and Performance Marketing. Together, you will bring imaginative visuals to life that elevate our games and marketing campaigns.
This is a permanent role based in our Bangalore studio, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation.
Why Kwalee?
We believe in more than just a job—we’re committed to helping you thrive with a fantastic work-life balance and a range of great benefits! With group health insurance and 20 annual leave days, you’ll have plenty of time to recharge. Stay energised throughout the day with unlimited snacks and drinks, and enjoy access to a discounted premium gym membership to keep you feeling your best.
You’ll work with cutting-edge equipment in an environment designed for your success, with clear career progression and endless opportunities for growth. To keep things lively, we host seasonal events, regular townhalls, and share exclusive Kwalee merch—making sure there’s always something exciting to look forward to!
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fueling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
By joining our talented team in Bangalore, you’ll be part of a space where ideas flow freely, innovation flourishes, and team spirit stays strong. We’ve found that when we’re all together, great things happen. With over 1 billion players already reached, your work will contribute to our shared mission of making the most fun games for the world's players.
Join the team!
As we continue to grow, we are now looking for an Illustrator to join our Creative team.
As an Illustrator you will be responsible for creating very high-quality content, including effective static marketing assets that cater to a range of needs across the department. You will focus on inventive and performance-driven visual concepts, working closely with the team to maximise the commercial success of our games and the company. You will also be responsible for creating high-quality visuals including in-game assets, promotional materials, and concept art that align with our brand and performance goals. You will work closely with the Senior Illustrator, Lead Illustrator, and cross-functional teams including Motion, Product, and Performance Marketing. Together, you will bring imaginative visuals to life that elevate our games and marketing campaigns.
This is a permanent role based in our Bangalore studio, where our daily in-office collaboration fuels creativity and innovation.
Responsibilities:
- Create high-quality illustrations for in-game assets, store art, icons, and promotional materials
- Sketch, concept, and render characters, environments, props, and UI elements as needed
- Translate rough ideas into polished visual content with strong storytelling and visual appeal
- Collaborate with the Senior Illustrator and cross-functional teams to align visuals with performance goals
- Adhere to internal brand guidelines and adapt content during production based on feedback
- Provide mentorship to junior illustrators and help maintain high-quality standards
- Ensure all work meets deadlines with a high level of attention to detail
Requirements:
- Strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in illustration, storytelling, and concept design
- 2+ years of experience in digital illustration tools (e.g. Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate)
- Ability to work independently and take feedback constructively
- Solid understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and visual storytelling
- Experience creating art for mobile games or digital marketing is a plus
- Strong communication and collaboration skills
- Ability to adapt quickly to different art styles and project needs
- Based in our Bangalore office with 5 days per week on site.
Why Kwalee?
We believe in more than just a job—we’re committed to helping you thrive with a fantastic work-life balance and a range of great benefits! With group health insurance and 20 annual leave days, you’ll have plenty of time to recharge. Stay energised throughout the day with unlimited snacks and drinks, and enjoy access to a discounted premium gym membership to keep you feeling your best.
You’ll work with cutting-edge equipment in an environment designed for your success, with clear career progression and endless opportunities for growth. To keep things lively, we host seasonal events, regular townhalls, and share exclusive Kwalee merch—making sure there’s always something exciting to look forward to!
Our Commitment to Diversity & Inclusion
At Kwalee, we take pride in being an equal opportunity employer, where we believe that diversity and inclusion are essential to driving creativity. We are committed to creating a safe, welcoming, and supportive environment where everyone can thrive.
Our culture is built on celebrating the diverse voices of our team members, fueling innovation and strengthening our connection to our players. We are dedicated to advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion across all areas of life, including age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.
We recognise the importance of self-development, career progression, and well-being in retaining our talented team. At Kwalee, we celebrate individuality and encourage everyone to bring their authentic selves to work.
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