Senior Illustrator (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Illustrator (Game Development): Creating high-quality, engaging 2D visuals and concept art for mobile game projects with an accent on visual style, polish, and consistency. Focus on producing and refining illustration assets, maintaining visual consistency across features, and optimizing for mobile performance.

Location: Hybrid in Toronto, Canada

Salary: $60,000–$110,000 CAD per year

Company

hirify.global, a studio within Tripledot Studios, is one of Canada's top-grossing mobile game developers, creating successful mobile game titles for over 10 years.

What you will do

• Produce high-quality 2D assets for in-game features, events, and live ops content.
• Collaborate with Art Direction, Product, and Design to align visuals with gameplay and player experience.
• Maintain a consistent visual style across game features and content updates.
• Produce concept art, sketches, and visual explorations for new features and events.
• Prepare production-ready assets optimized for mobile performance and implementation.
• Support junior artists through feedback and example-setting.

Requirements

• Strong experience as a 2D Illustrator in games or interactive products.
• Excellent illustration skills with a strong understanding of colour, composition, lighting, and style consistency.
• Experience creating assets for mobile games, preferably free-to-play.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and deliver polished work with minimal supervision.
• Proficiency with industry-standard tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, and Figma.
• Experience working on live games or live-ops content.

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid working model requiring 2 days in the office (Tuesdays and Thursdays).
• 15 days holiday in addition to bank holidays, with an extra 5 days for every 5 years of service.
• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage plus a $500 annual Wellness Benefit.
• Employee Assistance Program for confidential support.
• Generous parental leave policy and a supportive, family-friendly culture.
• Opportunities for continuous professional development.

Hiring process

• Stage 1: Talent Acquisition Interview
• Stage 2: Take home Assessment
• Stage 3: Manager Interview
• Stage 4: Final Interview
• Stage 5: Hired