We’re looking for a Digital Illustrator to create high-quality visual content for slot games across mobile and web platforms. This role focuses on illustration for symbols, characters, environments, UI elements, and promotional assets that feel bold, polished, and game-ready.

You’ll work closely with art direction, game design, animation, and production teams to bring game themes to life while staying aligned with technical and gameplay requirements.

What you’ll do

Create illustrated assets for slot games, including symbols, characters, backgrounds, frames, and feature visuals

Develop art that supports gameplay clarity, theme storytelling, and player engagement

Translate art direction and style guides into consistent, production-ready illustrations

Prepare layered files and clean assets for animation, implementation, and export

Collaborate with animators, UI designers, and producers to ensure assets function smoothly in-game

Use generative AI tools as part of the creative workflow for ideation, concept exploration, or asset development, while maintaining artistic quality and consistency

Iterate on artwork based on feedback, performance considerations, and game balance needs

Occasionally support marketing or promotional visuals tied to game launches.

What we’re looking for

Strong illustration skills with a transparent understanding of composition, color, lighting,



and readability

Experience creating art specifically for games, preferably slot games or casual mobile games

Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator

Familiarity with generative AI tools and an understanding of how to use them responsibly and effectively within a production art pipeline

Ability to work in a variety of styles, from stylized and playful to polished and premium

Solid understanding of asset organization, naming conventions, and production pipelines

Comfort working from briefs, references, and established brand styles

Strong attention to detail and consistency across asset sets

Nice to have

Experience with slot game mechanics and common features (reels, symbols, bonuses, jackpots)

Familiarity with Spine, After Effects, or animation-friendly asset prep

Understanding of mobile performance constraints and optimization

Experience working with licensed IP or regulated gaming products

What success looks like

Artwork that is visually appealing, readable at small sizes, and cohesive across entire games

Assets delivered on time, cleanly organized, and ready for animation or implementation

Strong collaboration with cross-functional teams and openness to iteration

Consistent contribution to the overall quality and identity of the game portfolio

📌 Digital Illustrator – Slot Game Content (Winnipeg)
🏢 High 5 Games
📍 Winnipeg