2D Game Artist - UAE

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

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