2D Generalist

Game District; Lahore; On-site; PKR 700,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Game District in Lahore, Pakistan is seeking a creative 2D Artist/Generalist with mobile gaming experience to craft game assets, animations, and UI designs. You will produce characters, environments, icons, and interfaces, optimize assets for Unity, and help shape the visual language across our titles.

The ideal candidate has a strong portfolio and hands-on experience with Figma and 2D animation tools, plus good communication and time management in an on-site team.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of professional experience in 2D game art, including mobile gaming.
• Strong portfolio showcasing game assets, UI designs, and 2D animation work.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator, or equivalent tools.
• Hands-on experience with Figma for UI design and collaboration.
• Experience creating 2D animations using Spine, Animate, After Effects, or equivalents.
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, perspective, and animation principles.
• Ability to create stylized and casual mobile game artwork.
• Understanding of mobile game asset optimization and production workflows.
• Good communication, teamwork, and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Create characters, environments, props, illustrations, and icons for mobile games.
• Design game interfaces, menus, buttons, screens, and HUDs using Figma.
• Create 2D animations for characters, game assets, and UI elements.
• Develop concept art and adapt artwork to different game genres and styles.
• Prepare and optimize artwork and animation assets for integration into Unity.
• Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure visuals and smooth animation.
• Refine artwork and animations based on feedback while meeting deadlines.
• Maintain organized source files and clear naming conventions.

Skills

4+ years in 2D game art

Strong portfolio

Photoshop & Illustrator

Figma for UI

2D animation tools

Composition & color theory

Stylized mobile art

Asset optimization

Communication & teamwork

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

Spine

Adobe Animate

After Effects

Unity (asset integration)

Job description

About The Role

Game District is looking for a creative 2D Artist / 2D Generalist with mobile gaming experience to create game assets, animations, and UI designs. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio and hands‑on experience with Figma and 2D animation tools.

Job Title: 2D Artist / 2D Generalist

Company: Game District

Location: Lahore, Pakistan | On‑site

Experience: 4+ years

About The Role

Game District is looking for a creative 2D Artist / 2D Generalist with mobile gaming experience to create game assets, animations, and UI designs. The ideal candidate should have a strong portfolio and hands‑on experience with Figma and 2D animation tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Create characters, environments, props, illustrations, and icons for mobile games
• Design game interfaces, menus, buttons, screens, and HUDs using Figma
• Create 2D animations for characters, game assets, and UI elements
• Develop concept art and adapt artwork to different game genres and styles
• Prepare and optimize artwork and animation assets for integration into Unity
• Collaborate with designers and developers to ensure consistent visuals and smooth animation implementation
• Refine artwork and animations based on feedback while meeting project deadlines
• Maintain organized source files and clear naming conventions

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience in 2D game art, including mobile gaming experience
• A strong portfolio showcasing game assets, UI designs, and 2D animation work
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent tools
• Hands‑on experience with Figma for UI design and collaboration
• Practical experience creating 2D animations using Spine, Adobe Animate, After Effects, or equivalent tools
• Strong understanding of composition, color theory, perspective, and animation principles
• Ability to create stylized and casual mobile game artwork
• Understanding of mobile game asset optimization and production workflows
• Good communication, teamwork, and time management skills

Nice to Have

• Experience with Unity asset and animation integration
• Experience working on casual, hybrid‑casual, or hyper‑casual games