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2D Game Artist - UAE

PixelChain

Dubai

Hybrid

AED 60,000 - 120,000

Full time

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Job summary

A dynamic gaming company in Dubai is seeking a talented 2D Game Artist to create stunning game assets and collaborate with a passionate creative team. With a focus on storytelling through visuals, this role offers flexibility, competitive salary based on merit, and diverse team dynamics. Candidates should have 5 years of experience or a remarkable portfolio showcasing their skills. Benefits include annual leave and home visit tickets.

Benefits

Competitive & open salary
Hybrid working & 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 in the game industry or a stunning portfolio.
  • Proficient in digital painting tools.
  • Strong understanding of composition and anatomy.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality 2D game assets.
  • Collaborate closely with designers and developers.
  • Maintain the art style and visual direction.

Skills

Experience as a 2D Artist
Proficient in Photoshop
Strong grasp of color theory
Familiarity with game art pipelines

Tools

Illustrator
Spine/After Effects
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
  • Create high-quality 2D game assets: characters, environments, props, UI elements and more
  • Collaborate closely with game designers, animators and developers to ensure visual consistency and clarity
  • Contribute to the visual development process from concept to final polish
  • Follow and help maintain the art style and visual direction of the game
  • Participate in art reviews and implement feedback quickly and constructively
What We're Looking For
  • 5 years of experience as a 2D Artist in the game industry (or a stunning portfolio to prove your talent!)
  • Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator or other relevant digital painting tools
  • Strong grasp of color theory, composition, anatomy and lighting
  • Familiarity with mobile or PC game art pipelines
  • Bonus: Experience in Spine/After Effects animation or Unity implementation
What You'll Get
  • Competitive & open salary range based on your true capability not just your title
  • Hybrid working & flexible hours
  • Annual leave up to 24 days/year
  • Home visit benefit – 2 flight tickets/year to reunite with your family
  • Multinational team with members from 16 countries – diverse yet supportive
Recruitment Process
  • HR Interview
  • Take Home Assignment
  • Technical Interview
  • Background Check
  • Offer
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