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Senior Game & Marketing Artist - Casual Games
 Microsoft | |
 United States, Washington, Redmond | |
 Jul 19, 2025 | |
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OverviewMicrosoft Casual Games develops some of the most popular and enduring games in the world. From Solitaire to Sudoku, Minesweeper to Mahjong, for over 30 years Casual Games has delighted players of all ages with exciting, engaging gameplay on Windows, iOS, Android, and the Web. The Microsoft Casual Games Design & Art Team is hiring a Senior Game & Marketing Artist to support multiple products - both our live games, as well as exciting new titles currently in development. As a member of a dynamic cross-functional team, you'll contribute to a diverse set of products in the casual gaming space, help define the look and feel of new games, and create marketing and branding assets to support both. You'll be involved in the artistic aspects of game development from concept sketches to creating and helping to implement game-ready assets for launch, collaborating with our cross-functional team to optimize all the while. You'll contribute to a new era of creative processes at Microsoft Casual Games, considering a wide range of player needs, business goals, and studio values when considering art and style options, and making thoughtful recommendations to leadership. Microsoft's mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. As employees we come together with a growth mindset, innovate to empower others, and collaborate to realize our shared goals. Each day we build on our values of respect, integrity, and accountability to create a culture of inclusion where everyone can thrive at work and beyond.
Responsibilities2D Game ArtConcept, iterate, and produce polished 2D assets (characters, environments, UI) for PC, mobile, and web.Define and drive the visual tone and aesthetic across game titles.Ensure asset consistency and optimization across platforms.Collaborate with engineering to implement and optimize final assets.Exploration & IterationExplore diverse visual styles and refine concepts into cohesive visuals.Align with existing art direction or help define new visual styles.Apply feedback from senior team and leadership to iterate effectively.Marketing & BrandDesign visual assets for marketing, social media, announcements, and app stores.Create logos and visual identity systems for games and the studio.Use marketing strategy and user data to guide creative execution.Collaborate with Marketing and Design to establish and maintain brand guidelines. Collaboration & CommunicationPartner with Design, Product, Engineering, and Marketing to deliver high-quality, functional assets.Present work in reviews, balancing user needs, business goals, and visual quality.Communicate progress and gather feedback to refine designs. Embody our Culture & Values | |