Principal Game Artist
Job Summary
Job Description
Tripledot Studios is seeking a Principal Game Artist to enhance the visual appeal of their mobile games, maintaining their competitive edge in casual gaming. The role involves delivering compelling designs, raising overall quality, and acting as a visual expert to mentor other artists. The ideal candidate excels in UI design, translates concepts into UX flows, and understands the casual mobile gaming market. Responsibilities include designing visual styles, creating UI with UX best practices, developing wireframes and mockups, producing key artwork, leading design discussions, and implementing designs in Unity. The company aims to be the most successful games company globally.
Must have:
- Portfolio showcasing mobile game artwork
- Excellence in UI problem solving
- Expert knowledge of design software (Figma, Adobe)
- Solid understanding of Unity
- Understanding of mobile games market trends
- 2D and illustration skills
Good to have:
- UI animation skills
- 3D skills
- Experience with AI tools
Perks:
- 25 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
- Hybrid working (3 days in office, 20 days remote)
- Daily free lunch (£12 JustEat credit)
- Regular company events and rewards
- Employee Assistance Program
- Family Forming Support
- Life Assurance & Group Income Cover
- Continuous Professional Development
- Private Medical Cover & Health Cash Plan
- Dental Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Pension Plan
6 skills required
Job Details
Principal Game Artist
Department: Creative
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: London, UK
Reporting To: Andriy Matviychuk
Description
Who are we?
Tripledot Studios is on track to become one of the largest independent mobile games companies in the world.
We are a multi-award-winning organisation, and following our recent acquisition announcement, we’re preparing to grow into a global 2,500+ strong team across 12 studios.
Our expanded portfolio is set to include some of the biggest titles in mobile gaming, collectively reaching top chart positions around the world and engaging over 25 million daily active users.
Tripledot’s guiding principle remains the same: when people love what they do, what they do will be loved by others.
We’re building a company we’re proud of – one filled with driven, incredibly smart & detail orientated people, whoLOVE making games.
Our ambition is to become the most successful games company in the world, and we’re just getting started.
Take a look at our games: iOS Store + Google Play
Role Overview
As a Principal Game Artist with Tripledot Studios, you'll have the chance to impact the visuals of our games. Our studio is recognised for its creativity and success in the casual gaming arena and your role will be crucial in maintaining our edge by delivering compelling design and raising the overall quality bar.
You will be a go-to expert in everything visual and you will help other artists to sharpen their skills and raisethe overall quality of their work
This position is ideal for someone who excels in UI design, can effectively translate concepts into UX flows and final designs, and has a solid understanding of the casual mobile gaming market. You'll own the art production of our existing games and exciting new titles, collaborating with multiple teams dedicated to crafting engaging and visually stunning gaming experiences.
Key Responsibilities
- Design and develop an appropriate visual style for our games
- Create stunning UI with UX best practices in mind
- Create wireframes, storyboards and mockups
- Create key artwork and optimisable assets
- Lead design discussions with the wider team to ensure alignment with the product vision
- Train other artists by sharing your knowledge and best practices
- Implement designs into Unity, assisted by the in-house technical art team
Skills, Knowledge & Expertise
- A portfolio showcasing mobile game-related artwork and projects
- Excellence in UI problem solving to allow the best user experience
- Expert knowledge of design software (Figma, Adobe etc.)
- Solid understanding of Unity
- Understanding of the mobile games market, its design styles and trends
- 2D and illustration skills
Nice to have:
- UI animation skills
- 3D skills
- Previous experience with emerging AI tools
Job Benefits
- 25 days paid holiday in addition to bank holidays to relax and refresh throughout the year.
- Hybrid Working: We work in the office 3 days a week, Tuesdays and Wednesdays, and a third day of your choice.
- 20 days fully remote working: Work from anywhere in the world, 20 days of the year.
- Daily Free Lunch: In the office you get £12 every day to order from JustEat
- Regular company events and rewards: quarterly on-site and off-site events that celebrate cultural events, our achievements and our team spirit.
- Employee Assistance Program: Anytime you need it, tap into confidential, caring support with our Employee Assistance Program, always here to lend an ear and a helping hand.
- Family Forming Support: Receive vital support on your family forming/ fertility journey with our support program [subject to policy]
- Life Assurance & Group Income Cover: Financial protection for you and your loved ones.
- Continuous Professional Development
- Private Medical Cover & Health Cash Plan
- Dental Cover
- Cycle to Work Scheme
- Pension Plan
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