2D Generalist

3 Minutes ago • 3 Years + • 2D Art

Job Summary

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.
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
Good to have:
  • Familiarity with Unity's UI system
  • Basic understanding of 3D asset creation
  • Experience in a small, multidisciplinary game team

Job Details

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.

Nice-to-Haves

  • Familiarity with Unity's UI system and 2D pipeline.
  • Basic understanding of 3D assets creation.
  • Experience working in a small, multidisciplinary game team.

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