2D Generalist

3 Months ago • 3 Years +

2D Art

Job Description

We are seeking a talented 2D Generalist to create high-quality, game-ready 2D assets including characters, environments, props, and UI elements. You will contribute to the overall art direction, maintain a consistent visual style, and collaborate with designers and developers on visual ideas and gameplay implementation. Responsibilities include designing and optimizing UI/UX layouts for various platforms and assisting with marketing assets like animations, VFX, or motion graphics. A strong portfolio showcasing a range of 2D work is essential.

Good To Have:

Familiarity with Unity's UI system
Basic understanding of 3D asset creation
Experience in a small, multidisciplinary game team

Must Have:

3+ years of experience in 2D game art/illustration
Strong stylized or anime aesthetics
Showcase a range of 2D work in portfolio
Proficient in industry-standard 2D tools
Experience in 2D animation or motion design
Experience in UI/UX design
Basic understanding of game engines
Excellent communication and collaboration skills
Passion for indie games and visual storytelling

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2d-animation

real-time-vfx

communication

motion-graphics

character-design

concept-art

unity

storytelling

user-experience-ux

spine

clip-studio-paint

photoshop

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D game-ready assets including characters, environments, props, and UI elements.
Contribute to the overall art direction and help maintain a consistent visual style across the game.
Collaborate with designers and developers to prototype and implement visual ideas that support gameplay and storytelling.
Design and optimize UI/UX layouts for various platforms (PC, mobile, console).
Assist with marketing assets like some simple animations, VFX, or motion graphics as needed.

Must-Haves

3+ years of experience in 2D game art, illustration, or equivalent.
Strong in stylized aesthetics or anime aesthetics.
Strong portfolio showcasing a range of 2D work (e.g. concept art, UI, environment art, character design, frame animation).
Proficiency in industry-standard 2D tools (e.g. Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, SAI, etc.).
Experience in 2D animation or motion design (e.g. Spine, After Effects, Unity Animator).
Experience in UI/UX design.
Basic understanding of Unity or other game engines.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Passion for indie games and storytelling through visuals.