2D Character Artist

Hero Wars: Dominion Era

About Nexters

Nexters is an international game development company that strives to introduce the joy of core gaming experiences to casual players. In 2021 we went public and listed on the NASDAQ (GDEV). Nexters is part of the GDEV holding, which also includes Cubic Games, Royal Ark, Game Gear studios. Our people work worldwide from offices in Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan or remotely. We want brilliant professionals who love building great games in a team with one of the best cultures.

About your role

We’re developing a successful game project with active live operations and rich lore. We're looking for an experienced 2D Character Artist to join our team — someone who not only draws beautifully but can consistently hit the right style, maintain quality, and work thoughtfully with content.

We have a well-structured art team and an established workflow: the pipeline is stable, and the documentation and guidelines are all in place.

This project requires attention to the technical side and a deep immersion in the game’s stylistics. At the same time, we offer plenty of creative freedom — our briefs are flexible, and we value an independent and creative approach.

What you’ll be doing

• Creating skin concepts for existing in-game characters
• Finalizing characters based on sketches from other artists
• Reworking outdated characters
• Maintaining visual style and quality
• Preparing artwork for 2D animation
• Creating and refining 2D effects (preferably)

We hope that you 

• Have 3+ years of experience in the game industry
• Can render characters in a high-quality, mid-core style
• Have experience designing skins for existing characters (not just original concepts)
• Can match an established style and pay close attention to detail
• Have experience working with 2D FX (know how to draw effects)

Send us your portfolio with a focus on game characters and rendered art.

We’re looking for an artist who doesn’t just draw — but helps build the game world and atmosphere.

What we offer

• Healthcare
  Medical care program (including dental service) or medical care compensation are available for you wherever you wish to work. The basic medical care program is also available for your family members if you choose to work from our official locations – Cyprus, Armenia, and Kazakhstan.
• Work, life, and balance
  We offer a fair amount of paid vacation days and sick leave. You can work at one of our comfortable offices in official locations or from home.
• Sports
  You can choose various sports activities like yoga, football, and volleyball in our official locations.
• Relocation support
  A relocation package is available for you if you decide to join us in one of our official locations.
• Skills improvement
  Let's learn languages: you can visit online English language courses. Greek and Armenian language lessons are available for everyone who works in Cyprus or Armenia. Our company encourages people of Nexters to take part in game jams, hackathons, and relevant conferences and meetups as expert speakers.
• Events
  Our events are legendary – ask anyone who already works at Nexters. There are strategic sessions, workshops, parties, contests, and other activities every year.
• Community & ESG
  We are proud of our local communities and support employees’ social initiatives. Dream big, act big: Nexters contribute to gaming’s positive impact on the world, hold a sustainability strategy, and take part in charity projects all over the world.

Work format

In one of the company's offices in Cyprus, Armenia and Kazakhstan or remotely.