Digital Artist
Onsite
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New Delhi
]
Position Overview
We are looking for a highly creative and skilled Digital Artist with complete proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator to join our game development team. The ideal candidate will have experience in creating hand-drawn characters, sprites, concept art, and background art that bring immersive game worlds to life.
You will collaborate closely with game designers, animators, and developers to produce visually compelling assets that align with the artistic vision and enhance the overall player experience.
Key Responsibilities
Character & Sprite Art
- Design and illustrate hand-drawn characters, NPCs, and creatures with strong visual appeal.
- Create high-quality sprites, icons, and UI elements optimized for 2D and 2.5D games.
Concept & Environment Art
- Produce detailed concept art, storyboards, and mood boards to establish the game’s visual direction.
- Design and illustrate backgrounds, landscapes, props, and world elements that match the game’s style.
Art Integration
- Deliver layered, production-ready assets compatible with game engines (Unity, Unreal, etc.).
- Collaborate with developers to ensure smooth asset implementation.
Creative Collaboration
- Work with game designers and art directors to ensure assets are consistent with gameplay mechanics and narrative.
- Provide artistic input during brainstorming and prototyping phases.
Requirements
- Proven experience as a Digital Artist, Game Artist, or Illustrator with a strong portfolio in game-related art.
- Mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator for digital painting, vector art, and asset creation.
- Strong skills in hand-drawn illustration with attention to detail, anatomy, proportions, and style consistency.
- Experience designing sprites, characters, environments, and concept art for games.
- Understanding of visual storytelling, composition, perspective, and color theory.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Fine Arts, Game Art, Animation, Graphic Design, or related field.
- Familiarity with game art pipelines and asset optimization.
- Experience with 2D animation tools (Spine, Toon Boom, After Effects) is a plus.
- Knowledge of 3D basics (Blender, Maya) is an advantage but not mandatory.
- Passion for video games and a deep understanding of visual styles across genres.
Soft Skills
- Strong creativity and adaptability to different art styles.
- Ability to take feedback constructively and iterate quickly.
- Excellent time management and organizational skills.
- Collaborative mindset to work with cross-functional teams.
Compensation & Growth
- Competitive salary based on experience and portfolio quality.
- Opportunity to work on diverse game genres and platforms.
- Career growth into Senior Artist, Concept Lead, or Art Director roles.