2D Artist

VERTEX GAMES PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 20,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming studio in Singapore is seeking a versatile 2D Artist to join their indie team for a new RPG title. As part of the art team, you will manage all stages of visual development, including concept creation and polished in-game assets. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Adobe Photoshop, possess strong character design skills, and be familiar with AIGC tools like Midjourney. This is a full-time on-site position, perfect for someone passionate about RPGs and digital art.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong fundamentals in character design, lighting, and color composition.
• Open-minded toward AI-assisted workflows; familiar with Midjourney or similar tools.
• Understanding of Spine or willingness to learn 2D skeletal animation.
• Comfortable working with technical teams on Unity and shader details.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Genuine curiosity and passion for both playing and creating RPGs.
• Able to work full-time on-site in Singapore.

Responsibilities

• Design original characters, items, and symbols defining the game’s world.
• Develop UI assets, icons, and interface elements.
• Produce character animations and skill effects.
• Use AIGC tools for generating concept ideas.
• Collaborate with programmers for asset integration.
• Contribute ideas for visual polish and effects.

Skills

Adobe Photoshop

Character design

Lighting and color composition

AI-assisted workflows

Communication skills

Unity

Tools

Midjourney

Spine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

We’re looking for a versatile 2D Artist to join our small indie team (8–10 people) developing a new RPG title for PC (Steam). As one of the core members of the art team, you’ll be involved in every stage of visual development — from early concepts to polished in-game assets. Our art direction leans toward dark but colorful, aiming for a polished and AI-assisted production pipeline that balances human creativity and smart automation.

This role is ideal for someone who’s both art-driven and tech-curious, able to blend classic design skill with new AIGC tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Design original characters, items, and symbols that define the game’s world and tone.
• Develop UI assets, icons, and interface elements that feel cohesive and readable in-game.
• Produce character animations (idle, cast, damage, death, etc.), plus skill effects, particles, and UI motion.
• Use AIGC tools such as Midjourney, Leonardo, or ComfyUI to generate concept ideas, iterate faster, and improve efficiency while maintaining strong artistic judgment.
• Collaborate closely with programmers and designers to ensure smooth integration of assets into Unity.
• Contribute ideas for visual polish, shaders, and effects that enhance gameplay feedback.

Requirements

• Proficient in Adobe Photoshop.
• Strong fundamentals in character design, lighting, and color composition.
• Open-minded toward AI-assisted workflows; familiar with Midjourney or similar AIGC tools.
• Understanding of Spine or willingness to learn 2D skeletal animation pipelines.
• Comfortable working closely with technical teams and discussing Unity, rendering, or shader details.
• Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude.
• Genuine curiosity and passion for both playing and creating RPGs.
• Able to work full-time on-site in Singapore.

Nice to Have

• Experience in indie or Steam game production.
• Previous work on RPG or fantasy titles.
• Familiarity with AI image-to-paint workflows or post-processing techniques.
• Understanding of UI/UX flow and readability in gameplay contexts.

Direct gaming industry experience is not required. We welcome candidates from varied creative backgrounds who are dedicated to crafting visually stunning and joyful experiences for players worldwide.

If you excel at creating outstanding digital art, we encourage you to apply! We place a high value on exceptional digital artistry, demonstrated technical potential, creativity, and cultural awareness. We believe your skills are the key to bringing amazing new worlds to life.

Application

Please submit:

• A portfolio link showcasing your most relevant works (character, UI, animation).
• Your resume/CV.

*Shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an art test as part of the selection process.*