2D Artist

nord current

Job Summary

Nordcurrent Dnipro, a Lithuanian-Ukrainian gamedev company, is looking for a talented 2D Artist to join a new mobile project. This role offers significant creative influence in shaping the game's final look, even with an established vision and core foundations. The successful candidate's decisions will directly impact the player experience for millions of future players, contributing to high-quality casual mobile games.

Must Have

  • Work closely with the Art Team and other departments
  • Create diverse in-game assets, including characters, backgrounds, mechanics, props
  • Ensure a high level of art quality and consistency
  • 2+ years of experience as an Artist on game projects
  • Understanding and ability to apply the principles of visual player interaction
  • Solid understanding of natural light, color theory, spatial reasoning, and knowledge of anatomy
  • Professional proficiency in Photoshop
  • Understanding of the game development process and pipeline
  • Experience working with AI tools

Good to Have

  • Awareness of industry trends and tendencies
  • Ability to work in various art styles
  • Higher or specialized secondary education in the fields of Art or Architecture

Perks & Benefits

  • Work within an experienced and professional team
  • A long-term project with strong potential
  • Direct communication and collaboration with Game Designers, Animators, and other specialists
  • An office in the center of Dnipro, equipped to meet military realities
  • Official employment, paid vacation, and sick leave
  • A friendly atmosphere and a culture where it is pleasant to work and rest
  • Opportunities to participate in various company events and show initiative
  • Support for professional growth and training opportunities
  • Create world-class games that are loved by millions
  • Continuous self-development and learning through Level Up Talks and book libraries
  • Commitment to maintaining a stress-free environment for creativity and quality work
  • Work-life balance and various discounts on sports activities, medical check-ups, and other wellness perks
  • Additional health insurance or wellness platform (after a year)
  • Part of company's income is donated to those in need (socially responsible)
  • Free drinks and fresh fruits every day
  • Weekly Friday breakfasts and monthly Friday evening get-togethers
  • Relaxation activities like football, pool, table tennis, and video games
  • Daily, weekly, and monthly social gatherings and celebrations

Job Description

2D Artist

Location:

Dnipro

Art

Full-time

We are Nordcurrent Dnipro, a Lithuanian-Ukrainian gamedev company. We don’t just love mobile games—we create them in the casual genre. We are currently looking for a talented 2D Artist to join a new mobile project within the company. You will join the project at a stage where a clear vision and core foundations are already established, but there is still significant space for creative influence and shaping the final look of the game. Your decisions will directly impact the player experience for millions of future players.

##### Your Key Responsibilities:

  • Work closely with the Art Team and other departments to ensure high-quality development and smooth project operation;
  • Create diverse in-game assets, including characters, backgrounds, mechanics, props, and more;
  • Ensure a high level of art quality and consistency across the project.

##### A Successful Candidate Must Have:

  • 2+ years of experience as an Artist on game projects;
  • Understanding and ability to apply the principles of visual player interaction;
  • Solid understanding of natural light, color theory, spatial reasoning, and knowledge of anatomy;
  • Professional proficiency in Photoshop;
  • Understanding of the game development process and pipeline;
  • Experience working with AI tools (e.g., for concept ideation and workflow efficiency).

##### Extra Great to Have:

  • Awareness of industry trends and tendencies;
  • Ability to work in various art styles;
  • Higher or specialized secondary education in the fields of Art or Architecture.

##### We Offer:

  • Work within an experienced and professional team;
  • A long-term project with strong potential;
  • Direct communication and collaboration with Game Designers, Animators, and other specialists;
  • An office in the center of Dnipro, equipped to meet military realities;
  • Official employment, paid vacation, and sick leave;
  • A friendly atmosphere and a culture where it is pleasant to work and rest;
  • Opportunities to participate in various company events and show initiative;
  • Support for professional growth and training opportunities.

##### How to Apply:

  • If you are interested in the position, please apply. Please note that applications without a portfolio will not be considered.
  • Our HR specialist will contact you.
  • The next steps include interviews and meeting team specialists (Artist, Manager), as well as a test assignment for a better understanding of the project’s visual style.
  • If both you and we are happy with everything—we start working!

Contact Email: jobs-dnipro@nordcurrent.com

Why Nordcurrent?

We create world-class games that are loved by millions;

We love to learn new things and strive for continuous self-development;

We are eager to share our knowledge through Level Up Talks and take advantage of our book libraries​;

We are committed to maintaining our environment stress-free to support creativity and quality work;

We take care of our health by maintaining work-life balance and enjoying various discounts on sports activities, medical check-ups, and other wellness perks;

We take advantage of additional health insurance or wellness platform (after a year with us);

We are proud to be a part of the socially responsible company as a part of our company's income is donated to those in need;

We treat ourselves to free drinks and fresh fruits every day, weekly Friday breakfasts, monthly Friday evening get-togethers, and many more fun activities together;

We take time to relax by playing, whether it's football, pool or table tennis, and - for sure - we enjoy video games on all sorts of consoles and platforms;

We meet daily, weekly, and monthly to socialize, have fun and celebrate being together.

5 Skills Required For This Role

Anatomy Color Theory Game Texts 2d Art Photoshop

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