Mid-Level 2D Game Artist (AI)

Location: Central London, hybrid

Company

hirify.global is a fast-moving creative game studio developing mobile and casual games, including Cook & Merge.

What you will do

• Create 2D assets for casual mobile games, including environments, items, characters, concepts, icons, and UI elements.
• Import, slice, organize, and configure 2D assets in Unity using Sprite Renderers, UI Canvas layouts, and prefabs.
• Use Generative AI tools in the daily art workflow to streamline production and explore visual ideas.
• Collaborate with artists, game designers, developers, and product leads to deliver production-ready artwork.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional experience as a 2D artist in casual mobile gaming.
• Strong proficiency in standard 2D creative software, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong fundamentals in colour theory, lighting, shape language, composition, and casual mobile aesthetics.
• Hands-on Unity experience configuring 2D assets and UI.
• Experience with AI creation tools such as Layer or Scenario, or a genuine willingness to learn AI-assisted workflows.
• Strong communication skills and a portfolio demonstrating characters, items, UI, and casual mobile-style digital art.

Nice to have

• Basic 2D animation experience in Spine or Unity.
• Experience with Unity particle systems.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours with core hours from 10am to 5pm.
• Focus on maintaining a healthy work-life balance.
• Competitive salary, discretionary performance bonus, and annual salary reviews.
• Support with relocation, learning, development, and career progression.
• Company pension contribution, 28 days of holiday, and additional days off between Christmas and New Year.
• Free snacks and drinks, company outings, game jams, and social events.

Hiring process

• Submit a resume and a portfolio link showing relevant artwork for mobile and casual games.
• Apply by email or through the application button.