2D Artist

TL;DR

2D Artist: Creating concept art and polished in-game assets for mobile games, including characters, props, environments, and UI elements with an accent on maintaining a unified visual direction and brand identity. Focus on collaborating with cross-functional teams and integrating art into the game production pipeline.

Location: Hybrid (Toronto, Canada). Primarily focusing search on candidates based in the local region.

Salary: 70,000–90,000 CAD/year

Company

hirify.global, part of the SEGA family, is world-famous for its flagship IP Angry Birds and focuses on building fresh, fun mobile games.

What you will do

• Create concept art for characters, props, backgrounds, and environments.
• Produce polished 2D assets for in-game use, including UI elements and illustrations.
• Contribute to marketing and promotional artwork, ensuring brand consistency.
• Work closely with the Lead Artist to maintain a unified visual direction.
• Collaborate with artists, designers, and developers for asset support.
• Participate in reviews and incorporate feedback.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a 2D artist, ideally in games.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating skills in concept art, illustration, and production assets.
• Proficiency in industry-standard software (e.g., Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate).
• Ability to adapt to and work within an established brand/IP.
• Understanding of 2D art support for the game production pipeline.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Nice to have

• Passion for video game development.
• Experience shipping one or more mobile games.
• Experience across multiple artistic disciplines (3D modeling, animation, VFX, graphic design, motion graphics).
• Experience with storyboarding, animatics, or pre-visualization.

Culture & Benefits

• Human-scale studio valuing transparency and candour.
• Hybrid work model with a strong sense of community.
• Commitment to providing reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities.
• Focus on building a culture of trust, passion, and innovation.