Intermediate/Senior UI Artist (Mobile Game)

IGG Canada is a premium mobile game and video production studio located at 5 East 8th Ave. Vancouver, Canada.

With spectacular views of the downtown skyline, coastal mountains, and English Bay, our new studio is spacious, high-tech, and inspiring. IGG Canada is a division of IGG (I Got Games), a global interactive digital entertainment company that specializes in the development and operation of Mobile Games. Established in 2006, IGG was founded with the aim of becoming a leading multiplayer game publisher and developer. The company has rapidly expanded its global operations, through strategic partnerships with popular gaming platforms such as Facebook, iOS, Amazon, Google Play, Kongregate, and many others. IGG currently operates studios in China, Philippines, Singapore, the U.S., and Canada (opened in 2013).If you're passionate about creating mobile games that reach millions of players around the world and are interested in becoming an integral member of our Canadian team of superheroes, we want to hear from you!

Position: Intermediate/Senior UI Artist (Mobile Game)
Report to: Lead 2D Artist
Department: Game 

Hiring Level: Experienced
Contract length: Permanent with 3-month probation
Workplace:  At Office

Hiring Processes:

1. Resume & Showreel/Portfolio review;

2. Art Test;

3. Interview(s);

4. Offer;

Job Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Producer to lead the UI design for the main interface, functional panels, and active panels in the project.
• Ensure the overall visual creativity, style consistency, color schemes, and layouts meet product requirements.
• Design and create key assets, including main icons and game logos.
• Contribute to product promotion through advertising and graphic design, such as US posters, vertical illustrations, and other marketing materials.
• Improve and optimize cutting specifications, manage interface resources effectively, and collaborate with game designers and developers to enhance and iterate product features.
• Handle multiple design-related tasks efficiently and deliver high-quality results.
• Work collaboratively within a team and across departments to meet deadlines.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the team.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• 2+ years of experience in UI design in mobile APP related industry, preferably in mobile game.
• Proficient in Photoshop; experience with U3D production or graphic design is preferred. Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator (AI) is a plus.
• Deep curiosity about game art trends and familiarity with current aesthetics in the gaming industry.
• Strong sense of responsibility, ability to work under pressure, excellent communication skills, and a willingness to share expertise.
  

Bonus Points:

• Avid gamer with an understanding of game design principles and user experience.
• Experience using AI tools such as MidJourney, NijiJourney, or Stable Diffusion.

What We Offer:

• Comprehensive benefits after 3 months including health, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
• 18 days of accrued paid Vacation + Sick Days.
• Reimbursement for Active Living Benefits and Training/Development fees after 3 months.
• Dependent/Child Benefits.
• Paid Holiday Closure between Christmas & New Year's week.
• Paid Statutory holidays.
• RRSP matching after 1 year.
• Monthly Commuter Allowance after 3 months.
• Monthly team lunches.

Perks:

• On-site car and bike parking.
• Work hours: 10 am to 6 pm with 1 hour paid lunch.
• On-Site Foosball table, table tennis, basketball game machine & pool table.
• On-Site Gym.
• Casual Dress Code.
• Gifts for employee's children.
• Snacks and drinks provided.
• Festival Bonus/Gifts.
• Referral Bonuses.