A Little About Us:

Armed with a handful of gifted developers, Big Viking Games sailed into action in 2011, set on taking the social and mobile gaming world by storm. From Facebook to iOS, Big Viking Games has demonstrated a mastery of the free-to-play model on a variety of platforms. In four short years, we've grown from humble beginnings in London, ON to over 100 Vikings with a second development studio in Toronto, ON.  In addition, Big Viking Games has been recognized as a Top 10 Best Workplace in Canada by the Great Places to Work Institute for two years in a row as well as one of Canada’s Top 100 Employers (SME) and Canada’s Best Employers for Young People.  With even bigger goals for 2016, Big Viking Games will need reinforcements. And that's where you come in!

The nitty-gritty:

The primary responsibility of a full-time Photoshop Artist / Illustrator is to help create final game-ready assets for characters, environments, props and many other items for YoWorld (https://www.facebook.com/YoVille).

This position is available at either our London, ON or Toronto, ON studio.

The Duties:

• Creating compelling assets for our games by working closely with the rest of the team
• Working independently and collaboratively with team members to develop unique assets which fit the style established
• Creating all required assents including game characters, icons, logos, menus, and backgrounds
• Taking verbal concepts through to final execution of artwork
• Working closely with other artists along with game designers and producer to ship quality games on time and on budget

The Essentials:

• 3+ years of experience creating game art preferably in the social/mobile gaming space
• B.A. or B.F.A in design, multimedia or equivalent experience
• Extensive Adobe Photoshop experience, along with experience in Illustrator & Flash
• Strong drawing and composition skills
• Ability to iterate quickly in a demanding environment
• Experience taking features from concept to final in-game art
• Ability to communicate effectively and successfully
• Strong background in multiple 2D disciplines
• Task driven, self-motivate and proactive
• Must possess a passion for games

The Loot:

• Comprehensive benefit package, including health, dental, vision and life / disability benefits
• Competitive salaries including generous time off policies and our Employee Stock Option plan
• Stocked kitchen, breakfast & hot catered lunches daily! Viking can't work on an empty stomach
• Free in-studio registered massage therapy. Viking muscles need love too.
• Lots of other great perks!

Becoming a Viking:

Are you cut from our cloth? Does the idea of working for a gaming company and doing what you love every day get you so excited you kind of want to scream? Great! Send us your resume and cover letter, along with a link to your portfolio.

Please apply directly to: https://bigvikinggames.applytojob.com/apply/3BJLXF/Photoshop-Artist-Yoworld?source=Knighthunter

Big Viking Games is committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs. Accommodation may be provided in all parts of the hiring process.