2D UI Artist (Game Icons)

Location: Europe; fully remote. Core working hours are 10am-4pm CET.

Company

hirify.global is developing major gaming releases planned for 2026-2028.

What you will do

• Design and render high-quality game icons for items, weapons, abilities, and resources.
• Take icon assets from rough thumbnail sketches through final polished artwork.
• Maintain established art styles, colour palettes, visual hierarchy, and cohesion across in-game iconography.
• Export and optimize 2D assets for engine use, including sprite sheets, UI layouts, and texture compression.
• Set up and integrate final assets directly into Unreal Engine 5.
• Collaborate with UX designers, game designers, and the UI Lead to refine icon clarity using playtesting and player feedback.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of professional experience as a 2D artist or UI artist specializing in game iconography and small props.
• Advanced proficiency with Adobe Photoshop, Affinity, Procreate, or similar digital painting tools.
• Technical knowledge of sprite sheets, UI optimization, texture compression, and engine implementation.
• A targeted portfolio demonstrating rendering fundamentals, colour theory, readability at small UI sizes, and the ability to follow distinct art styles.

Nice to have

• Experience integrating assets into Unreal Engine.

Culture & Benefits

• Four-month freelance contract with an immediate start.
• Remote work with flexible schedules and core hours from 10am to 4pm CET.
• Opportunity to work with cutting-edge technologies in the gaming industry.
• Diverse and inclusive workplace welcoming people from all backgrounds.