2D Game Artist - UAE

PixelChain; Dubai; Hybrid; AED 60,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company in Dubai is seeking a talented 2D Game Artist to create visually stunning game assets. You will work closely with game designers and developers to ensure visual consistency. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience or an impressive portfolio showcasing their skills in digital painting. This role offers a competitive salary, hybrid work, and benefits including annual leave and home visit flights.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Hybrid working and flexible hours

Annual leave up to 24 days/year

Home visit benefit: 2 flight tickets/year

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience as a 2D Artist or an impressive portfolio.
• Proficient in digital painting tools such as Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong understanding of color theory, composition, anatomy, and lighting.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D game assets.
• Collaborate with game designers and developers for visual consistency.
• Contribute to the visual development process.

Skills

Experience as a 2D Artist

Proficient in Photoshop and Illustrator

Strong grasp of color theory

Familiarity with game art pipelines

Experience in animation or Unity

Job description

Location: Business Bay Dubai
Employment: Full-time
Industry: Gaming

Are you passionate about storytelling through visuals and bringing characters and worlds to life?

We're looking for a 2D Game Artist to join our creative team and help craft visually stunning and emotionally engaging games.

What You'll Be Doing

1. Create high-quality 2D game assets: characters, environments, props, UI elements, and more
2. Collaborate closely with game designers, animators, and developers to ensure visual consistency and clarity
3. Contribute to the visual development process from concept to final polish
4. Follow and help maintain the art style and visual direction of the game
5. Participate in art reviews and implement feedback quickly and constructively

What We're Looking For

1. 5 years of experience as a 2D Artist in the game industry (or a stunning portfolio to prove your talent!)
2. Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, or other relevant digital painting tools
3. Strong grasp of color theory, composition, anatomy, and lighting
4. Familiarity with mobile or PC game art pipelines
5. Bonus: Experience in Spine/After Effects animation or Unity implementation

What You'll Get

1. Competitive & open salary range based on your true capability, not just your title
2. Hybrid working & flexible hours
3. Annual leave up to 24 days/year
4. Home visit benefit: 2 flight tickets/year to reunite with your family
5. Multinational team with members from 16 countries, diverse yet supportive

Recruitment Process

1. HR Interview
2. Take Home Assignment
3. Technical Interview
4. Background Check
5. Offer