2d Game Artist - Game Development

Hacksaw Studios AB; Stockholms län; On-site; SEK 436,824 - 655,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Wellness allowance

Regular in-office massage

Influence and personal growth opportunities

Job summary

Hacksaw Studios AB is seeking a creative 2D Artist to join their team in Stockholm. In this hands-on role, you'll collaborate closely with developers, animators, and project managers to create high-quality graphical assets for games. Applicants should have a solid art portfolio and experience with the Adobe suite, with a preference for those familiar with After Effects or similar tools. The position offers an opportunity to work with a team passionate about game development, in a modern office in the heart of Stockholm.

Qualifications

• A solid art portfolio that showcases your skills.
• Experience with Adobe suite is required.
• Preferably experience with After Effects, Spine or similar animation tool.

Responsibilities

• Create graphical assets for our games.
• Create reference material for developers.
• Participate in game progress reviews.
• Cooperate with colleagues in similar roles.

Skills

Art portfolio

Adobe suite

After Effects

Spine or similar animation tool

Job description

About us

Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world.

We are currently seeking to expand our creative team with additional artists and are looking for both junior and senior candidates. You’ll be part of our creative game team, working closely with animators, designers, and developers.

The Role

As a 2D Artist at Hacksaw Studios, you’ll be part of the creative team bringing our games to life. This is a hands‑on, creative role where you’ll work closely with developers, animators and project managers. This role is ideal for a passionate artist who values quality work, and strives to maintain a good balance of what’s best for the game.

Your key responsibilities include

• Create graphical assets for our games
• Create reference material that front‑end developers can use as a goal when implementing your designs
• Learn about the online gaming industry and stay up to date on current trends and what is popular with players
• Participate in game progress reviews and give feedback about the implementation process
• Co‑operate with colleagues with similar roles

What We’re Looking For

• A solid art portfolio that showcases your skills
• Experience with Adobe suite
• Preferably experience with After Effects, Spine or similar animation tool

Nice‑to‑have

• Game development experience
• Social gaming experience
• An eagerness to evolve in game production and collaboration
• A personal interest in games and an understanding of the industry, or a desire to learn

What We Offer

• A modern office in central Stockholm.
• Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry.
• The opportunity to create games with a global audience.
• Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities.
• Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance and regular in-office massage.

Practical Details

• This is a on‑site position in Stockholm.
• Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship.