Illustrator at VGW

Brisbane, Queensland, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

31 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Illustration, Graphic Design, Freehand Illustration, Traditional Illustration, Concept Sketches, Production Work, Realistic Style, Cartoon Style, Adobe Photoshop, Storyboarding, AI-Assisted Workflows, Concepting, Iteration, Team Collaboration

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Illustrator VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games. We have an exciting opportunity for an illustrator to join our Golden Feather Studios team. This role offers a remote work set up and can be based anywhere in Australia. In this role, you will create high-quality visual assets for our first-party slot games, translating game ideas into clear, engaging, and production-ready artwork. Key responsibilities will include: Create game art and assets including symbols, backgrounds, banners, typography, and UI elements. Translate game ideas into strong visual concepts and polished final art. Work primarily in Adobe Photoshop within an established production pipeline. Work closely with animators to provide storyboards for sequencing, transitions and key in game events. Use AI-assisted workflows to accelerate concepting and iteration where appropriate. Contribute ideas and improvements to help the team keep pace with evolving tools and player expectations. What you will bring to the role: Strong illustration and graphic design capability. Demonstrated freehand / traditional illustration skill. Portfolio showing concept sketches through to finished production work. Versatility of style (ability to render vibrant, high quality artwork in both a realistic and cartoon style. Display an ability to adapt to any number of existing styles). Experience in slots is strongly preferred, but exceptional candidates from gaming or adjacent industries will be considered. Comfort working in a small, collaborative team with high trust and low ego. Exposure to AI tools is a plus. About VGW VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games. Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America. Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes. At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience. Why VGW? At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success. Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion. We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits. But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more. It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team. Find out more at www.vgw.co #remote #TP-1 Privacy Policy

Responsibilities

The illustrator will create high-quality visual assets for first-party slot games, translating game ideas into engaging, production-ready artwork including symbols, backgrounds, banners, typography, and UI elements. Key tasks involve working in Adobe Photoshop, collaborating with animators on storyboards, and utilizing AI-assisted workflows for concepting.