About the role
Company Overview
ELK Studios is a leading developer in the iGaming industry, established in 2013, known for innovative, visually stunning, and critically acclaimed game titles and IPs. The company focuses on developing mobile-first content that balances groundbreaking mathematics with high-quality artwork to maximize player experience.
About the Role
As a Game Artist, you will transform early concept art into pixel-perfect final assets and craft original concepts from the ground up. You will contribute to a diverse range of art styles and themes.
Responsibilities
- Asset Creation: Craft high-quality 2D game assets, UI element designs, and polished headlines (typography) prepared for seamless handover to animators.
- Collaboration: Work closely with artists, animators, and programmers to build best-in-class iGames.
- Communication: Partner with the Art Director and Creative Director to adhere to the unique art style of each game.
- Feedback: Remain open to feedback and proactively enhance work to align with the creative vision.
- Innovation: Push the boundaries of visual fidelity to create memorable iGaming experiences.
Qualifications
- Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience creating 2D assets with a focus on mobile within the gaming or similar industry.
- UI Expertise: Skilled at polishing game assets and creating intuitive UI elements that combine functionality with design.
- Software Skills: Strong knowledge of Photoshop. Knowledge of 3D is considered a plus.
- Portfolio: A captivating portfolio demonstrating excellent artistic ability, including effective use of color, composition, and typography.
- Technical/Creative Skills: Ability to adapt to multiple art styles, an understanding of animation principles for asset preparation, and an eye for detail.
- Soft Skills: Team player, self-driven, responsible, organized, solution-oriented, and able to handle feedback and meet deadlines.
- Passion: Deep interest in video games and an understanding of what makes them visually engaging.
- Language: Excellent English skills (written and verbal). Proficiency in Swedish is a plus.
Employment Terms and Benefits
- Work Environment: On-site at the office located 2 minutes from T-Centralen in Stockholm.
- Culture: Equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and an inclusive, respectful environment.
- Opportunities: Exposure to ever-changing art styles, concepts, and themes within short project cycles.
Recruitment Process
- The process includes interviews (digital and on-site at the studio) and a work assignment.
- Applications are reviewed manually, without the use of AI.
- The position will be filled as soon as the right candidate is found.