Middle 2D Artist

5 Months ago • 3 Years +

2D Art

Job Description

Stepico is seeking a Middle 2D Artist to contribute to a mobile merge-2 game set in a vibrant 1970s world. The role involves creating high-quality 2D assets (backgrounds, illustrations, minigames, isometric props) in a cartoon/casual style, working from concept to final asset. Responsibilities include designing and producing assets consistent with the game's vision, collaborating with designers, animators, and programmers, and documenting workflows. The game blends classic merge mechanics with story-driven exploration and mystery solving, focusing on a narrative involving an archaeologist and journalist. Experience with Spine animation and AI tools is required. The position is remote.

Good To Have:

Intermediate English
Bachelor's degree in related field
3D editor experience
Full-cycle game development experience
Experience in city builder, farming, strategy, adventure genres
Character art experience
Team leadership experience

Must Have:

3+ years professional 2D art experience
Proficiency in Photoshop
Strong design principles understanding
Ability to work with various art styles
Spine animation knowledge
Strong portfolio
AI experience
Meet deadlines and quality standards

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character-design

color-theory

concept-art

graphics-design

lighting-shading

2d-art

spine

photoshop

blender

You will be working on a mobile merge-2 game set in the vibrant and adventurous world of the 1970s, blending classic merge mechanics with story-driven exploration and mystery solving.

This is an adventurer’s paradise: dusty excavation sites, forgotten ruins, and lost artifacts waiting to be pieced together. But curious events are also unfolding in the present — cryptic clues, hidden agendas, and a trail of secrets stretching from forgotten civilizations to modern-day conspiracies. Join a passionate archaeologist and her sharp-witted journalist companion as they dive headfirst into the unknown, decoding the past to save the present — one merge at a time.

Requirements

3 years of professional experience in the development of 2D art from concept art to a final asset;
Proficiency in Photoshop;
Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, perspective, and lighting;
Ability to work with different parts of the project (backgrounds and small illustrations, minigames, isometric props);
Ability to work in cartoon and casual art styles;
Knowledge of spine animation principles;
Strong portfolio;
Experience working with AI;
Ability to perform tasks in strictly defined terms.

Will Be A Plus

Intermediate English level and above;
Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, or related field;
Experience with 3D editors (Blender, SketchUp, Z-brush, or similar);
Experience with art production for full-cycle game development;
Experience in working with such genres as city builder, farming, strategy, adventure;
Experience in character art;
Experience in leading a team is often preferred.

Personal Characteristics

Self-organization;
Responsibility and reliability;
Commitment to deadlines;
Ability to work in a team and take constructive feedback;
Attention to detail;
Desire for development.

Responsibilities

Design and produce high-quality 2D assets according to the guidelines;
Ensure that all assets meet the required quality and are consistent with the overall vision;
Work closely with game designers, animators, and programmers;
Document workflows and techniques for team reference.

How will you grow professionally with Stepico

You will:

Work both in-depth in one style and try yourself in different ones;
Work on various projects on various topics and develop oneself in the direction of generating ideas, and creativity, both within the same style and within the framework of different stylistics;
Receive constructive feedback and exchange experience with colleagues.