Senior 2D Game Artist | Rendered Ideas, Mumbai

Festybay; Mumbai; Hybrid; INR 1,800,000 - 3,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Profit-Sharing Scheme

Work in a Creative Autonomous Team

Opportunity for Mentorship and Leadership

Job summary

Rendered Ideas is seeking a Senior 2D Game Artist to take charge of artistic execution and mentorship within a creative indie gaming studio. The role requires mastery in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, a strong background in video game art, and over 3 years of industry experience. This full-time position offers a unique profit-sharing scheme and the chance to work in a hybrid environment, shaping the future of gaming while mentoring the next generation of artists. Join us in Mumbai or Bangalore!

Qualifications

• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is essential.
• 3+ years of experience as a professional video game artist.
• Strong ability to mentor and guide junior artists.

Responsibilities

• Lead artistic execution across various game styles.
• Design and create game interfaces ensuring a seamless user experience.
• Mentor junior artists, providing guidance and feedback.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Illustrator

3D Art Techniques

UI/UX Design

Traditional & Digital Art Techniques

Education

BA in Art Media or Graphic Design

Tools

In-House Game Engine Tools

Job description

Are you a veteran artist who has mastered the balance between aesthetic beauty and technical performance? Do you find yourself yearning for a role where your creative voice isn’t just a suggestion, but a foundational pillar of the studio? Rendered Ideas is looking for a Senior 2D Game Artist with a mentor’s heart and a master’s hand to lead our visual storytelling into the next generation of indie gaming.

At Rendered Ideas, we have moved past the era of “factory-style” game production. We don’t answer to external publishers, and we don’t compromise our artistic integrity for client-driven deadlines. We are a self-funded, autonomous collective where the Senior Game Artist acts as both a creator and a guardian of quality. If you have the experience to build worlds and the wisdom to guide others, we invite you to take a seat at our table.

Senior 2D Game Artist

Category Details

Company Name Rendered Ideas

Position Title Senior 2D Game Artist (Generalist & Mentor)

Job Type Full-Time, Permanent

Location Hybrid (Remote-First / Studio Hubs in Mumbai & Bangalore)

Annual CTC Range ₹18,00,000 – ₹35,00,000 (Commensurate with portfolio depth)

Bonus Structure Annual Profit-Sharing Scheme (Independent of base CTC)

Core Software Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, In-House Engine Tools

Experience Level 3+ Years in Professional Video Game Art

What We Offer: Leadership, Ownership, and Reward

A Senior Game Artist at Rendered Ideas is more than just a high-level asset creator. You are a stakeholder in our creative success and a leader within our culture.

• Direct Participation in Profit-Sharing: We believe that the senior leaders who define the visual “hook” of our games should share in their global success. This scheme is provided entirely on top of your CTC. As our titles grow and monetize, your compensation reflects that impact directly.
• Small, Autonomous Indie Team: You will work in a high-trust environment where the distance between an idea and its implementation is nearly zero. You and your team have 100% ownership of the game—no client revisions, no external interference.
• R&D and Pipeline Freedom: We empower you to research and implement “Top Notch” art development processes. Whether it’s exploring AI-assisted workflows for concepting or developing a more efficient texture-mapping pipeline, you have the autonomy to evolve the studio’s technical standards.
• Mentorship & Legacy: You will have the dedicated space to guide and mentor junior artists. This isn’t just about managing tasks; it’s about shaping the next generation of artistic talent and defining the “Rendered Ideas” style.
• Creative Versatility: Unlike AAA studios that pigeonhole you into a single niche, we celebrate the generalist. You will work on everything from realistic environments to whimsical character concepts, ensuring your portfolio remains diverse and vibrant.

As a Senior Game Artist at Rendered Ideas, you are the bridge between the design team’s abstract concepts and the final polished experience the player sees. Your role is both “hands-on” and “eyes-on.”

1. End-to-End Artistic Execution

You will create art across a massive stylistic range—from hyper-realistic textures to stylized, “cartoon” character designs. You lead the process from the very first concept sketch through to the final implementation within our game engine. You aren’t just drawing; you are building an atmosphere.

A significant portion of your role involves creating character concepts, immersive backgrounds, and environments that feel lived-in. You will produce high-quality texture content for the game world, including diffuse, normal, and specialized maps that ensure our 2D/2.5D worlds have depth and personality.

3. UI/UX and Aesthetic Flow

A game is only as good as its usability. You will design and create the game interface (UI) and menus, ensuring that the aesthetic of the game flows seamlessly into the user experience. You understand that a button isn’t just a button; it’s part of the game’s visual identity.

4. Engine Decoration & Technical Integration

We expect our Senior Game Artist to be comfortable inside the engine. You will decorate and optimize art assets within our in-house game engine, ensuring that your art looks exactly as intended while respecting the target platform’s hardware constraints.

This is a senior role. You will be expected to guide and mentor junior artists, providing constructive feedback and helping them navigate the complexities of game art production. You will contribute to the evolution of the art pipeline, finding ways to make the whole team faster and more effective.

Eligibility & Technical Requirements

We are looking for a veteran who has seen projects through from pre-production to the “Live Ops” phase.

Technical Mastery

• Software Expertise: Mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator is non-negotiable. You should know these tools inside and out, from digital painting techniques to vector-based UI design.
• The Fundamentals: A solid background in academic drawing, sketching, and illustration. You understand anatomy, perspective, and color theory at a deep level.
• Traditional & Digital Fusion: A thorough understanding of both digital and traditional graphic art techniques. You can translate the soul of a hand-drawn sketch into a digital masterpiece.

Professional Experience

• Education: A BA in Art Media, Graphic Design, or equivalent relevant experience. Your portfolio is your primary resume.
• Industry Tenure: 3+ years of experience as a video game artist. You understand the specific constraints of gaming—draw calls, texture sizes, and performance optimization—in ways that film or advertising artists might not.
• Self‑Motivation & Communication: You are a proactive communicator. You don’t wait for instructions; you see a visual need and you fill it. You can articulate your artistic decisions clearly to designers and developers alike.
• Resilience & Adaptability: Game development is an iterative process. You have a positive attitude toward change and the ability to pivot your artistic direction based on player feedback or technical requirements.
• Objectivity: You have the maturity to provide and receive objective feedback. You leave your ego at the door and focus on what makes the game better.

The Mentorship Philosophy at Rendered Ideas

At Rendered Ideas, we believe that “Senior” is a title of service. As a Senior Game Artist, you aren’t just here to be the best artist in the room; you’re here to make everyone else better.

You will lead “Art Dailies,” where you help junior artists break through creative blocks. You will help define our internal style guides, ensuring that even as we scale, our games maintain a consistent, high-quality look. We provide you with the time and resources needed to be an effective mentor, recognizing that teaching others is a vital part of your professional growth.

Why Senior Artists Choose Rendered Ideas

The biggest complaint from senior artists in the industry is the lack of “creative air.” Too often, seniority just means more meetings and less art. We flip that script.

• Focus on Craft: While you do have leadership responsibilities, you are still a primary creator. We make sure you spend the majority of your time doing what you love: making art.
• Direct Influence: You aren’t just an “order taker.” You sit with the design team from Day 1, influencing the very mechanics and themes of the games we build.
• Stability & Upside: We offer the financial security of a high‑paying role with the “lottery ticket” upside of a profit‑sharing model. When you help build a hit, your life changes.