Posted Oct 15, 2026 19 views
We are seeking a creative and detail-oriented Mid-Level 2D Artist with 2 to 4 years of industry experience to join our art team. In this role, you will serve as a vital link between early-stage pre-visualization and the creation of final production-ready assets. Your responsibilities will include developing compelling concept art and visual design sheets for characters, environments, and props, as well as producing 2D hand-painted or PBR texture maps that are applied directly to 3D models. Your work will establish the visual tone for our projects and ensure a seamless transition from concept to in-engine execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop mood boards, thumbnail sketches, character designs, environment concepts, and prop callout sheets to guide the 3D art team.
- Create clean, detailed 2D texture maps (Albedo/Diffuse, Normal, Roughness, Specular, AO) for 3D assets using hand-painted, stylized, or PBR workflows.
- Paint directly onto 3D assets and UV layouts using texturing tools to support 3D artists and maintain consistent art direction.
- Occasionally assist with 2D UI elements, icons, marketing art, or promotional illustrations as needed.
- Contribute to defining visual style guides, color palettes, and thematic directions for new game projects or expansions.
- Collaborate with technical artists and 3D generalists to review textures in-engine (Unity and/or Unreal Engine) and make necessary color or detail adjustments.
Required Qualifications
- 2 to 4 years of professional experience as a 2D Concept Artist, Texture Artist, or 2D Game Generalist.
- Expert proficiency in 2D raster software such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, or Procreate.
- Strong skills with 3D texturing tools like Substance 3D Painter, Mari, or 3DCoat.
- Excellent understanding of artistic fundamentals including anatomy, color theory, lighting, perspective, material rendering, and composition.
- Working knowledge of how 2D textures align with 3D geometry, including UV mapping, texel density, normal mapping, and basic engine shaders.
- Ability to adapt to various visual styles ranging from stylized/hand-painted to semi-realistic and realistic.
- A strong portfolio or demo reel showcasing concept art (characters, environments, or props) alongside texture map examples and finished 3D model texturing work is required.
Preferred Qualifications and Benefits
- Basic understanding of 3D software such as Blender, Maya, or ZBrush for quick 3D block-outs or paint-overs.
- Familiarity with vector graphics tools like Adobe Illustrator.
- Basic knowledge of engine material nodes, including Unity Shader Graph or Unreal Material Editor.
Compensation
The monthly salary range for this position is Rs42,000 to Rs150,000, commensurate with experience and skill level.
Work Location
This is an in-person role requiring attendance at our office.
This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute creatively across multiple stages of game art production, working closely with a talented team to deliver visually stunning projects.
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