2D Game Artist

We are seeking a talented 2D Game Artist with 2 to 4 years of experience, based in Gulberg 3, Lahore, to join our team on a full-time, on-site basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong eye for visual design, game art, and user interfaces, along with a solid portfolio that reflects their expertise. Familiarity with current gaming trends and proficiency in AI tools to enhance the creative process are essential. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with game designers, developers, and fellow artists to create engaging and visually consistent game assets and UI elements.

Key Responsibilities
- Create 2D game assets including characters, environments, objects, backgrounds, icons, and promotional visuals.
- Design engaging game UI elements such as screens, menus, and interfaces.
- Collaborate effectively with Game Designers, Developers, and Artists to deliver production-ready assets.
- Maintain visual consistency across all game art and UI components.
- Contribute innovative ideas and iterate designs based on feedback from the team.
- Stay informed about the latest gaming trends, art styles, and UI patterns to keep designs fresh and relevant.
- Utilize AI tools and effective prompting techniques for ideation, asset creation, and creative exploration.

Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Animation, Game Art, Multimedia, or a related field.
- 2 to 4 years of professional experience in 2D game art and UI/UX art.
- A strong portfolio showcasing game art and UI design work.
- Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, and other relevant design tools.
- Solid understanding of art fundamentals including composition, color theory, typography, and visual hierarchy.
- Deep knowledge of game UI and visual design principles.
- Passion for gaming and awareness of current gaming trends.
- Excellent creative thinking, problem-solving skills, and attention to detail.
- Experience with AI-powered creative tools and AI prompting techniques.

Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Experience working on mobile games.
- Basic knowledge of Unity or other game engines.
- Familiarity with design and animation tools such as Figma, Blender, Spine, Illustrator, and Procreate.
- Understanding of game asset optimization and preparing assets for engine-ready exports.

This position offers a dynamic work environment where creativity and collaboration are highly valued. Candidates who are passionate about gaming and eager to leverage modern AI tools in their creative workflow will find this role both challenging and rewarding.