Role Description This full-time Illustrator role at Gimmick Studio is a hybrid position based in Montreal, QC, with a mix of in-studio collaboration and work-from-home flexibility. The Illustrator will create original visual assets for marketing campaigns, product visuals, and digital media, following brand guidelines and project briefs. Day-to-day responsibilities include developing concept sketches, producing polished digital illustrations, collaborating with designers and art directors, and refining artwork based on feedback. The role also involves preparing files for various formats, maintaining a consistent visual style across projects, and meeting deadlines within a fast-paced creative environment. The Illustrator will participate in team meetings, contribute ideas to creative concepts, and stay current with illustration and design trends relevant to the studio’s work.
Qualifications
- Strong foundational art skills, including Drawing and Painting, with the ability to translate ideas into clear visual concepts.
- Proficiency in Digital Illustration using industry-standard tools and software (e.g., Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, or similar applications).
- Experience in Graphic Design and Graphics production, including layout, typography basics, and preparing assets for digital and print use.
- Portfolio demonstrating a range of illustrative styles, character or environment design, and completed client or studio projects.
- Ability to take direction, incorporate feedback, and work collaboratively with cross-functional creative teams.
- Strong time management skills, with the capacity to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines in a hybrid work environment.
- Attention to detail, commitment to quality, and willingness to experiment and iterate on visual concepts.
- Relevant education in Illustration, Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or equivalent professional experience.
