Marketing Artist

East Side Games; Canada; Remote; CAD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A dynamic mobile gaming studio is seeking a Marketing Artist to enhance the marketing presence of their games. You will design impactful marketing creatives and work closely with marketing teams and partners. Ideal candidates should have 3-5 years of experience in gaming marketing, strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite, and excellent communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary range of $70K-$80K CAD per year.

Benefits

Inclusive workplace culture

Remote-first environment

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of experience as a designer or marketing artist in gaming, entertainment, or consumer apps.
• Polished portfolio of mobile marketing assets needed.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite.

Responsibilities

• Design eye-catching creatives for marketing including videos and statics.
• Collaborate with team members for exceptional marketing creatives.
• Monitor social media & UA best practices.

Skills

Adobe Creative Suite proficiency

Video editing experience

Detail-oriented

Excellent communication skills

Job description

We’re looking for a Marketing Artist with a sharp design eye and strong mobile gaming instincts to join our marketing team. You’ll play a pivotal role in bringing our licensed Squishmallows Match game to life across paid UA, organic social, app store, and partnership campaigns.

This role is for someone who understands the brand, knows how to make assets pop , and can deliver high-quality work fast. You’ll be working closely with marketing leadership, UA teams, and external IP partners so attention to detail and polish is everything.

WHY JOIN US?

You’ll help define how millions of players see and experience Squishmallows Match outside the game. This is your chance to create standout work for one of the most beloved global brands in a high-growth studio environment.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING:

• Design in a timely manner eye-catchy creatives for marketing, including:
  • Videos (ads, teasers & trailers)
  • Statics (banners, resizes, re-layouts, localisations)
  • Playables
  • Cinemagraphs
  • Social media
  • App stores
  • Promotional content
  • Influencer kits and more.
• Work with team members to effectively brainstorm and create exceptional marketing creatives from ideation to full implementation.
• Respond to ongoing opportunities to leverage pop culture and current events in the creation of relevant organic social content and ads.
• Monitor best practices in social media & UA creatives for the mobile games industry.
• Ensure all creative adheres to brand guidelines, tone, and the standards set by our IP partner (Jazwares).
• Take feedback constructively and iterate quickly, always aiming to hit quality and performance benchmarks.
• Stay on top of trends in mobile gaming marketing design, especially within casual and match-3 genres.

*** Duties and responsibilities outlined above are representative, but not all-inclusive

WHAT YOU BRING:

• 3–5 years of experience as a designer or marketing artist in gaming, entertainment, or consumer apps.
• Video editing experience.
• Strong proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, etc.).
• A polished portfolio of mobile marketing assets (including static ads, banners, icons, store art, and/or social content).
• Deep understanding of design for performance (e.g., CTR, IPM) in a mobile context.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to adapt style and tone for different audiences and platforms.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills—you know how to hit a deadline without sacrificing quality.
• 2D motion graphics and basic video editing skills.
• Very detail-oriented, resourceful, and responsible.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

NICE TO HAVE:

• Experience working with licensed IP or on collaborative approvals with external brand teams.
• Experience designing for Unity captures or gameplay trailers.

• Familiarity with user acquisition testing and iteration processes.

Compensation Range: $70K-$80K CAD per annum. Salary is determined by experience, skills, and capabilities.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO WORK AT ESG?

Established in 2011, East Side Games started as an indie game studio in east Vancouver. Today, we’re part of East Side Games Group (TSX: EAGR), and we’re a game developer, publisher, and technology provider. We enable creators to successfully deliver memorable mobile gaming experiences that players engage with every day. Through our proven tech kits and beloved brand partnerships, our games empower passionate fan bases to explore their favourite content in a fun, convenient medium, available in the palm of their hands.

The best part is, we’re fans first, which makes this adventure extra special. Our games and our team have the same goal; to be inclusive and for everyone. We get things done and our team is hands on to step in, listen, and support, regardless of rank. We're remote-first, with monthly Townhalls, Friday Cheers, and Learning Labs to bring everyone together as a team. Have we piqued your curiosity? Then check out our Core Values and Benefits on our website! We note that our culture is not a monolith and is ever-changing based on the folks that make up our team here at ESG.

WE’RE BUILT ON THE FOUNDATIONS OF DIVERSITY AND INCLUSION

East Side Games is an equitable employer that values equity, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome and encourage people of marginalized backgrounds, particularly QTBIPOC folks, to apply, and will acknowledge and value the strengths you bring to foster yours and the studio's growth.

If this sounds like something you hoped for and more, and you’re enthused to build genre-defining narrative idle games, click the “Apply” button. If now is not the right time for you, but you know someone who would be a great match for us at East Side Games, check out our Referral Bonus on our website too! Let’s build great games together!

We can’t wait to hear from you!

Due to a small, but completely awesome recruitment team, only those candidates that qualify will be contacted. Thanks for your interest in ESG and we wish you the best of success in your job search!