About the Role

Game District is looking for a Senior 2D Artist & Game UI Designer with a strong portfolio showcasing game design and mobile game UI/UX work. The ideal candidate should be proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Spine, and Unity, with hands-on experience creating visually appealing 2D assets, UI elements, and polished illustrations for mobile games.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and produce high-quality 2D artwork for mobile games, including characters, environments, backgrounds, props, UI, and icons.

• Create visually appealing game UI and UX designs that ensure usability, readability, and consistency.

• Develop concept art, game-ready assets, and polished illustrations aligned with the game’s art direction.

• Conduct R&D to explore new visual styles, trends, and techniques for game design.

• Ensure consistency in color theory, lighting, composition, perspective, and visual hierarchy.

• Prepare and optimize assets for Unity integration and mobile performance (Android & iOS).

• Collaborate closely with Game Designers, Developers, Animators, and Producers.

• Follow structured art pipelines and production workflows.

• Provide mentorship and feedback to junior artists.

• Contribute to creative direction and visual development discussions.

Required Qualifications

• 3–6+ years of experience as a 2D Artist / Game UI Designer in the gaming industry.

• Proven portfolio demonstrating game design and UI work.

• Proficient in Photoshop, Illustrator, Spine, and Unity.

• Strong understanding of Game UI/UX design principles, visual hierarchy, and player experience.

• Experience in concept art, character design, environment design, and illustration for mobile games.

• Ability to perform R&D for visual development and new art styles.

• Knowledge of mobile optimization techniques.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in live games / Live Ops.

• Familiarity with Figma or other UI/UX tools.

• Basic understanding of 2D animation principles.

• Experience mentoring or leading small art teams.

• Strong problem-solving and research (R&D) skills for creative development.