Junior 2D Artist

Junior 2D Artist

Junior 2D Artist

Kinetic Games

2 hours ago

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About the role

  • We’re looking for a Junior 2D Artist to join our art team and support the creation of high-quality visual assets. This is an entry-level role, ideal for someone with a strong foundation in graphic design and an interest in supporting 3D/prop art pipelines.

Your responsibilities will include

  • Create 2D graphic assets to support in-game / in-product visuals
  • Design and produce alpha textures for use by prop, character and environment artists
  • Collaborate closely with prop artists and the wider art team to ensure assets meet visual and technical requirements
  • Iterate on assets based on feedback while maintaining consistency with the project’s art style
  • Organize and maintain art files according to studio pipelines and naming conventions

Requirements

  • Basic to intermediate skills in Photoshop (or equivalent 2D software)
  • Solid understanding of graphic design fundamentals (composition, value, readability, shape language)
  • Familiarity with alpha maps / grayscale textures and how they are used in 3D workflows
  • Ability to take direction and apply feedback constructively
  • A portfolio demonstrating 2D artwork, graphic design, or texture work
  • Nice to Have
  • Illustrative Skills and Digital Painting
  • Experience or interest in game art / 3D pipelines
  • Familiarity with tools like Substance Designer/Painter
  • Understanding of PBR texture workflows
  • Passion for games, animation, or digital art
  • Benefits & Perks
  • 💰 Competitive salary
  • 💼 5% Employer Match Pension Scheme
  • 💸 Annual performance bonus + Company performance bonus
  • 🍽️ Weekly free team lunches – good food, great company!
  • 🎉 Regular social events – we love bringing our teams together!
  • 🏠 Hybrid & flexible working options
  • 🕓 Flextime – because life doesn’t always fit 9–5
  • ✈️ Opportunities to travel to amazing industry events like GDC, Gamescom, TwitchCon (EU & US), EGX & Develop:Brighton
  • 📦 Relocation package to help you settle in
  • 🏅 Employee of the Month vouchers
  • 🧘 ♀️ Personal wellbeing allowance
  • 🤝 Referral scheme
  • 🎓 Training & Development Budget – invest in your growth with courses, conferences & learning resources
  • 🚀 Training & career development support
  • 💚 Vitality Health Insurance – includes Vision, Dental & Travel cover
  • 🛡️ Aviva Life Insurance
  • 🎂 30 days holiday, including your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day
  • 🎄 Christmas studio shutdown – enjoy the holidays, on us!