2D Illustrator (HOG project) Remote (any country) Creating illustrations and characters in a se[...]

G5 Entertainment INC; Georgia (VT); Remote; USD 50,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative game development firm is seeking a talented 2D Illustrator to create captivating illustrations for their mobile games. This remote position offers the chance to work on diverse projects, collaborating with a team of professionals dedicated to visual storytelling. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in gaming development, particularly in a semi-realistic style, and will be fluent in Russian. Join a vibrant community that values creativity and offers flexible work conditions, opportunities for learning, and a supportive environment to grow your artistic skills.

Benefits

Flexible Work Conditions

Development & Learning

Relocation Support

Health & Well-being

Bonus Program

Expert Community

Qualifications

• 3+ years in gaming development with semi-realistic style experience preferred.
• Fluency in Russian and ability to adapt to project tasks.

Responsibilities

• Create a variety of art for games, from simple to complex illustrations.
• Collaborate with team members and outsourcers on projects.

Skills

Gaming development experience

Fluency in Russian

Ability to adapt working style

Knowledge of anatomy

Understanding of composition rules

Ability to draw emotions

Tools

Photoshop

Job description

G5 Games is a Swedish developer and publisher of mobile games played by over 250 million people worldwide. We create games that bring joy to millions of players around the world. Our projects, Sherlock, Hidden City, Jewels of Rome, and others, are getting better thanks to the people who develop them.

We are currently looking for a 2D Illustrator (remote) who will create expressive semi-realistic illustrations for in-game content and narrative scenes. You will work with experienced professionals, improve your skills, and contribute to the visual aspect of successful games. If you enjoy visual storytelling, working with characters, emotions, and atmosphere and want to be part of a close-knit community of professionals — we’d love to have you on our team!

What You Will Work On:

• Develop a variety of art, from simple thought bubbles to complex multi-figure compositions for loadings.
• Work in a team and collaborate with outsourcers.
• Work in semi-realistic style.

What We Expect:

• Gaming development experience of at least 3 years; experience in a semi-realistic style is preferred.
• Fluency in Russian.
• Ability to adapt the working style to the project's tasks (semi-realism).

Extensive knowledge necessary to work within the specialty:

• Knowledge of anatomy.
• Understanding of the composition rules.
• Familiarity with the history and design of costume.
• Ability to draw emotions.

Mastery of basic artistic disciplines and tools:

• Understanding of the color and light rules.
• Understanding of linear and aerial perspective.
• Understanding of proportions.
• General visual art skills: lighting, form, conveying the characteristics of materials, etc.
• Handing over the cut to the animators.
• Professional Photoshop skills.

Would Be a Plus:

• Basic 3D knowledge.
• Passion for comics.
• Experience in developing storyboards.
• Experience working with neural networks, including Stable Diffusion.

We don’t expect you to be equally good at everything, but it’s important for us that you’d be prepared to take on different tasks within your area of expertise if the project requires it.

What We Offer:

• Flexible Work Conditions – Fully remote format with no office restrictions. Convenient flexible schedule and transparent processes.
• Development & Learning – Internal education system that includes workshops, webinars, and hackathons. Compensation for English and other language courses.
• Relocation Support – Financial assistance and guidance at every step, from choosing a country (where G5 has offices) to legalizing your entire family.
• Health & Well-being – Medical insurance and reimbursement for gym memberships. Team sports initiatives to promote a healthy lifestyle.
• Bonus Program – Performance-based bonuses upon meeting sales targets. For key employees—profit-sharing from stock value growth.
• Expert Community – Work alongside top industry professionals. Grow in a dynamic and innovative environment.

All official communications with G5 Games representatives are conducted exclusively through the g5.com domain. We carefully review each application within a week. If your experience and skills match our requirements, we will contact you for further discussion. If there isn’t a suitable position at the moment, we will add you to our talent pool and notify you when a relevant opportunity arises.