Game Artist

ELK Studios; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 420,000 - 540,000; Full time

Job summary

ELK Studios is seeking a Game Artist to transform early concepts into pixel-perfect assets and to craft original visuals across our iGaming portfolio.

You will create diverse 2D assets and polished UI elements for mobile games, collaborating with artists, animators and programmers to deliver high-quality iGames that captivate players while aligning with the creative vision.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience creating 2D assets with focus on mobile within the gaming or similar industry.
• Polishing & UI expertise: polish game assets to perfection and create intuitive UI elements that enhance the player experience.
• Software skills: Photoshop; 3D knowledge is a plus but not required.
• Portfolio: include a captivating portfolio showing strong color, composition and typography.
• Creativity: passion for art, ability to adapt to various art styles and understand animation for assets.

Responsibilities

• Create a diverse range of high-quality 2D game assets, UI elements and typography-ready headlines for handover to animators.
• Collaborate with artists, animators and programmers to build best-in-class iGames.
• Follow the Art Director and Creative Director to maintain each game's unique art style; accept feedback and iterate.
• Push boundaries to craft visually stunning and memorable gaming experiences.

Skills

2D assets

UI design

Polishing & UI

Typography

Animation understanding

Tools

Photoshop

3D knowledge

Job description

Do you want to be part of creating fantastic, unique and entertaining iGaming experiences in a competitive global market?We are looking for a talented Game Artist with a strong passion for bringing life, entertainment and excitement to our growing games portfolio.

ELK is a leading developer in the iGaming industry, known for our innovative, visually stunning, and critically acclaimed game titles and IPs. We push the boundaries of gameplay and visual fidelity, setting new standards in the iGaming world.

About the role

We take great pride in creating and offering our players a wide range of different art styles and themes in our games. As a Game Artist, you’ll take on the exciting challenge of transforming early concept art into pixel-perfect final assets, while also crafting original concepts and artwork from the ground up.

A typical work week as an Game Artist can consist of:

Asset Creation: Craft a diverse array of high-quality 2D game assets, UI element designs and awesome, polished headlines (typography) prepared for seamless handover to our expert animators. Your sharp eye for composition, color, perspective, and lighting will be critical in ensuring the highest standard of work.

Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with other artists, animators and programmers to collaboratively build “best in class” iGames.

Communication: Partner with the Art Director and Creative Director to follow the unique art style of each game. Be open to feedback and take the initiative to independently enhance and perfect your work, while still ensuring it aligns with the creative vision.

Innovation: Push the boundaries of what is possible in the realms of iGames to create visually stunning and memorable experiences.

Who are you?

We believe you are a passionate artist with an eye for details and the urge and ideas to make the best looking iGaming experiences ever. You are creative and innovative and aim to find solutions which maximize the game experience in relation to the technical limitations. You have the ability to follow the game’s visual style and ability to adapt to multiple styles, for all visual material produced throughout the game’s development.

To thrive with us, you need to be a team player with a good ability to handle feedback and work together with different disciplines. You are self-driven, and responsible and strive to develop your skill and others constantly. It is important that you are organized and solution-oriented with the ability to tackle challenges and solve problems with a strong sense of ownership and deliver on deadlines.

Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience creating 2D assets with focus on mobile within the gaming or similar industry.

Polishing & UI Expertise: Skilled at polishing game assets to perfection, ensuring every detail shines and aligns with the creative vision. Experienced in creating intuitive UI elements that enhance the player experience, seamlessly combining functionality with captivating design.

Software skills: Strong knowledge of Photoshop. Knowledge in 3D is a big plus but not required.

Portfolio: A captivating portfolio demonstrating excellent artistic ability including the effective use of color, composition, and typography.

Creativity: A passion for art and a sharp eye for detail are essential, along with the ability to adapt to various art styles. Your understanding of animation will be crucial, as you’ll help create assets ready for seamless animation.

Passion for Gaming: A passion for video games and an understanding of what makes them visually engaging and immersive.

Language: The ideal candidate will possess excellent English language skills, both in written and verbal communication, as this is essential for daily tasks and collaboration. Proficiency in Swedish is a plus but not required.

We offer

An ever-changing opportunity to explore different art styles, concepts, and themes together with highly skilled creatives in various crafts. Our project cycles are short, and you will be able to thrive in your creativity and passion by creating a range of visually stunning, unforgettable iGaming experiences.

We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We work on-site at our awesome office, 2 minutes from T-Centralen in Stockholm.