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Game Seven

Social Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

About the Role At Game Seven, we believe best-in-class social creative spans everything from stunty ... Photoshop and Illustrator), Figma, CapCut, and Google Slides * Exceptional communication and ...

Game Seven

Social Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential ... and Illustrator), Figma, CapCut, and Google Slides * Exceptional communication and presentation ...

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ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (These functions are intended as a general illustration of the work performed ... Provides game security and protects Company assets by facing games at all times and being able to ...

Game Seven

Social Creative Director

New York, NY · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential ... and Illustrator), Figma, CapCut, and Google Slides * Exceptional communication and presentation ...

Game Seven

Social Creative Director

Los Angeles, CA

$175K - $200K/yr

Game Seven Agency, an Excel Sports Management Company, is a full service creative and experiential ... and Illustrator), Figma, CapCut, and Google Slides * Exceptional communication and presentation ...

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How much do game illustrator jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 22, 2026, the average yearly pay for game illustrator in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a game illustrator?

A Game Illustrator is responsible for creating visual assets for video games, including characters, environments, props, and promotional artwork. They use digital painting and illustration techniques to bring creative concepts to life, often working closely with game designers and art directors. Their work helps establish the visual tone and aesthetic of the game. Game Illustrators need strong artistic skills, proficiency in design software like Photoshop, and a good understanding of color, composition, and storytelling.

What does a game illustrator do?

A typical day for a Game Illustrator involves collaborating with game designers and art directors to understand the project’s visual requirements, creating concept art, detailed character designs, and environment illustrations. You’ll spend much of your time sketching, refining digital artwork, and iterating on feedback to ensure assets match the desired style and vision. Frequent team meetings and reviews are common, fostering open communication and creative problem-solving. In addition to art creation, you may help prepare assets for integration into the game and sometimes coordinate with animators or 3D artists. This dynamic workflow helps ensure both artistic quality and consistency across the game’s visual elements.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a game illustrator?

To thrive as a Game Illustrator, you need strong drawing and painting abilities, a solid understanding of anatomy, color theory, and composition, often supported by a degree in art, illustration, or a related field. Mastery of digital art tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and game engine asset pipelines is typically expected, with some roles valuing relevant certifications or experience with specific software. Creativity, collaboration, adaptability, and clear communication are essential soft skills for standing out in this role. These skills help Game Illustrators effectively bring visual concepts to life, collaborate with multidisciplinary game teams, and meet the evolving artistic demands of the gaming industry.

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Social Creative Director

Game Seven

New York, NY • On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 14 days ago

Job description

 
About the Role

At Game Seven, we believe best-in-class social creative spans everything from stunty ideas to perfectly timed reaction posts, culturally fluent memes, and timely comments.

The Social Creative Director leads creative output across all social work streams - concepts, copy, video, static, motion - and isn't afraid to roll up their sleeves to get it done. This role demands sharp art direction, strong concepting instincts, and the ability to personally execute at a high level while also guiding a team. You set the creative standard not just by giving notes, but by showing what great looks like.

We're looking for someone with a bias toward action, who's led large-scale social creative at an agency before and brings that experience to Game Seven. You're a maker first and a leader second, someone who can concept an idea in the morning, art direct a shoot in the afternoon, and review a high volume of social deliverables before EOD. You champion collaboration, uphold strong creative processes, and push for work that breaks through. Most importantly, you take a hands-on role in ensuring the highest quality output and establishing strong narrative throughlines for the everyday content that builds brands over time. 

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead creative social outputs across assigned social accounts, with an ability to ensure best-in-class execution across all formats
  • Mentor and develop social creatives, fostering growth, accountability, and high standards
  • Partner with business and account leads, including cross-functional teammates as needed
  • Collaborate with client-side creative leads to ensure seamless communication between teams
  • Partner on new business opportunities, leading social creative strategy, developing concepts, and presenting ideas to clients
  • Serve as a senior client-facing leader, providing clear direction and trusted creative counsel
  • Build scalable social toolkits, templates, and systems to drive efficiency and brand consistency
  • Stay ahead of platform trends, evolve best practices and translate insights into actionable creative recommendations
  • Oversee resourcing and team structure, supporting hiring, onboarding, utilization tracking, and performance development
  • Establish and oversee critical back-end processes to ensure effective delivery of high volume of assets 
  • Champion agency culture, processes, and cross-functional collaboration
Requirements
  • 7-10+ years leading social creative for major brands within an agency environment
  • Proven ability to build and evolve brands through culturally fluent, platform-native social content
  • Strong visual design and creative direction background
  • Expert knowledge of social platforms and creator tools including Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop and Illustrator), Figma, CapCut, and Google Slides
  • Exceptional communication and presentation skills
  • Experience managing and mentoring creative teams
  • Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environments across multiple accounts
  • Passion for sport, culture, and music 

The pay range for the full time position is $175,000 - 200,000 per year. The full time position is also eligible for benefits and discretionary bonus.

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