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    High 5 Games

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    Digital Illustrator – Slot Game Content

    Toronto, CanadaOn-SiteContractPosted 2w ago
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    Job description

    We’re looking for a Digital Illustrator to create high-quality visual content for slot games across mobile and web platforms. This role focuses on illustration for symbols, characters, environments, UI elements, and promotional assets that feel bold, polished, and game-ready.

    You’ll work closely with art direction, game design, animation, and production teams to bring game themes to life while staying aligned with technical and gameplay requirements.

    What you’ll do

    • Create illustrated assets for slot games, including symbols, characters, backgrounds, frames, and feature visuals
    • Develop art that supports gameplay clarity, theme storytelling, and player engagement
    • Translate art direction and style guides into consistent, production-ready illustrations
    • Prepare layered files and clean assets for animation, implementation, and export
    • Collaborate with animators, UI designers, and producers to ensure assets function smoothly in-game
    • Use generative AI tools as part of the creative workflow for ideation, concept exploration, or asset development, while maintaining artistic quality and consistency
    • Iterate on artwork based on feedback, performance considerations, and game balance needs
    • Occasionally support marketing or promotional visuals tied to game launches.

    What we’re looking for

    • Strong illustration skills with a clear understanding of composition, color, lighting, and readability
    • Experience creating art specifically for games, preferably slot games or casual mobile games
    • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator
    • Familiarity with generative AI tools and an understanding of how to use them responsibly and effectively within a production art pipeline
    • Ability to work in a variety of styles, from stylized and playful to polished and premium
    • Solid understanding of asset organization, naming conventions, and production pipelines
    • Comfort working from briefs, references, and established brand styles
    • Strong attention to detail and consistency across asset sets

    Nice to have

    • Experience with slot game mechanics and common features (reels, symbols, bonuses, jackpots)
    • Familiarity with Spine, After Effects, or animation-friendly asset prep
    • Understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization
    • Experience working with licensed IP or regulated gaming products

    What success looks like

    • Artwork that is visually appealing, readable at small sizes, and cohesive across entire games
    • Assets delivered on time, cleanly organized, and ready for animation or implementation
    • Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and openness to iteration
    • Consistent contribution to the overall quality and identity of the game portfolio

    Job details are sourced from the employer's original posting.

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    About the company

    High 5 Games

    High 5 Games is a game development company focused on creating content for the online, social, and mobile markets.

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