2D Game Artist

Job Title: 2D Game Artist (Android/iOS)

Company: Midknightstudio Private Limited

Location: Pune, Maharashtra, India

Job Type: Full-time

Experience Level: Entry-level / Fresher / Mid-level (All levels welcome to apply)

About Us

Midknightstudio Private Limited is a dynamic and creative game development studio based in Pune. We are passionate about creating engaging and visually stunning games for mobile platforms, including Android and iOS. Our team is growing, and we are looking for a talented 2D Artist to help us bring our next generation of titles to life.

Job Summary

We are seeking a creative and skilled 2D Game Artist to join our team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showcasing their ability to create high-quality 2D art for games. You will be responsible for creating characters, environments, props, and UI elements optimized for mobile screens that bring our game worlds to life.

We are open to candidates of all experience levels, from freshers to experienced artists, as long as you have a great portfolio and a passion for mobile games.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D game assets, including characters, environments, props, and UI/UX elements, all optimised for mobile (Android/iOS) displays.
• Develop concept art, storyboards, and mood boards to help define the artistic direction.
• Collaborate with the art director and game designers to establish and maintain a consistent visual style.
• Prepare and optimize 2D assets (e.g., atlases, 9-slicing) for implementation in the Unity game engine.
• Work with animators to ensure assets are properly prepared for 2D animation (e.g., in Spine or Unity's 2D animation system).
• Iterate on assets based on feedback from the team and playtesting.
• Ensure all art assets meet performance and memory budgets for mobile devices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• A strong portfolio is required. Your portfolio must demonstrate your skills in 2D game art (characters, environments, UI, etc.).
• Proficiency in 2D art software such as Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator.
• A solid understanding of asset optimisation and performance constraints for mobile platforms (Android/iOS).
• A solid understanding of color theory, lighting, composition, anatomy, and visual storytelling.
• Ability to adapt to different art styles.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• A genuine passion for video games, especially mobile games!

Preferred Qualifications (Appreciated Skills)

• 3D skills (modeling, texturing) using tools like Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max are a major plus and will be highly appreciated.
• Experience with 2D animation tools like Spine.
• Experience with the Unity game engine (importing assets, working with prefabs, UI canvas).
• Experience in creating art for educational games or content.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a passionate and collaborative start-up environment.
• Work on exciting and diverse projects for a global mobile audience.

How to Apply

Interested candidates can apply online or visit us directly for a walk-in interview.

1. Online Application:

Apply directly on LinkedIn or send your Resume and, most importantly, a link to your Portfolio to [Your Company Email Address, e.g., careers@midknightstudio.com] with the subject line: "2D Game Artist Application - [Your Name]".

2. Walk-in Interviews:

You are welcome to come for a walk-in interview with a copy of your resume and your portfolio (on a device or as a printout).

• Address: Launchpad, Chakankar Mala, Prathamesh Park, Baner, Pune, Maharashtra 411069
• Days: Monday - Friday
• Time: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

(Applications without a portfolio will not be considered.)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From ₹10,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person