2D Animator/VFX Artist

Hacksaw Studios AB

About us: Hacksaw Studios is a Stockholm-based game studio focused on creating innovative, high-quality gaming experiences. With a focus on performance and precision, we bring ideas to life through technical expertise and creative collaboration. We have wide distribution, and our games are played by millions of people every month by players all over the world. We are currently seeking to expand our creative team with additional artists and are looking for both junior and senior candidates. You’ll be part of our creative game team, working closely with animators, designers, and developers. The Role As a 2D Artist at Hacksaw Studios, you’ll be part of the creative team bringing our games to life. This is a hands-on, creative role where you’ll work closely with developers, animators and project managers. This role is ideal for a passionate artist who values quality work, and strives to maintain a good balance of what’s best for the game. Your key responsibilities include: Create graphical assets for our games Create reference material that front-end developers can use as a goal when implementing your designs Learn about the online gaming industry and stay up to date on current trends and what is popular with players Participate in game progress reviews and give feedback about the implementation process Co-operate with colleagues with similar roles What We’re Looking For You bring: A solid art portfolio that showcases your skills Experience with Adobe suite Preferably experience with After Effects, Spine or similar animation tool Nice-to-have: Game development experience Social gaming experience An eagerness to evolve in game production and collaboration A personal interest in games and an understanding of the industry, or a desire to learn What We Offer A modern office in central Stockholm. Work with experienced, passionate colleagues in the gaming industry. The opportunity to create games with a global audience. Real influence, ownership, and personal growth opportunities. Wellbeing perks including wellness allowance and regular in-office massage. Practical Details This is an on-site position in Stockholm. Unfortunately, we cannot assist with relocation or visa sponsorship. Ready to Join the Game Makers? Apply now! We review applications on a rolling basis.

ELKAB Studios AB

Do you want to be part of creating fantastic, unique and entertaining iGaming experiences in a competitive global market? We are looking for a creative Game Artist with strong foundational skills in traditional art and visual design, and with a strong passion for bringing life, entertainment and excitement to our growing games portfolio.ELK is a leading developer in the iGaming industry, known for our innovative, visually stunning, and critically acclaimed game titles and IPs. We push the boundaries of gameplay and visual fidelity, setting new standards in the iGaming world.   About the role We take great pride in creating and offering our players a wide range of different art styles and themes in our games. As a Game Artist, you’ll take on the exciting challenge of transforming early concept art into pixel-perfect final assets, while also crafting original concepts and artwork from the ground up. You will be part of the whole process from concept within pre-production, where you define the look and feel of our games by creating captivating and unique concepts. You will help shape the narrative that will inspire and guide the team throughout the production process, and also finalize the polished assets to be delivered in the final product.   A typical work week as a Game Artist can consist of: Concept creation: Create concepts for art elements; backgrounds, symbols, environments, character, props, framing etc,  Asset Creation: Craft a diverse array of high-quality 2D game assets, UI element designs and, polished headlines (typography) prepared for seamless handover to our expert animators. Your sharp eye for composition, color, perspective, and lighting will be critical in ensuring the highest standard of work. Collaborate Across Disciplines: Work closely with Producers, other Artists, Animators, Programmers and Product Owner to collaboratively build “best in class” iGames. Communication: Partner with the Creative Lead to follow the unique art style of each game. Be open to feedback and take the initiative to independently enhance and perfect your work, while still ensuring it aligns with the creative vision. Innovation: Push the boundaries of what is possible in the realms of iGames to create visually stunning and memorable experiences.     Who are you? We are looking for a passionate and creative Game Artist with strong foundational skills in traditional art and visual design. You have a keen eye for detail, a strong sense of polish, and a standout portfolio showcasing everything from rapid concept sketches to pixel-perfect rendering for stunning iGaming experiences. To thrive in this role, you bring at least 4 years of experience crafting 2D mobile assets within the iGaming industry. You excel at balancing speed and quality during early concepting, always finding innovative visual solutions within technical limitations. As a natural team player, you collaborate seamlessly across disciplines and welcome constructive feedback. You are self-driven, organized, and deliver high-quality work on deadline. Additionally, you bring a visionary mindset, with a genuine curiosity to integrate modern AI tools into your workflow to elevate our creative output.   Qualifications Polishing & UI Expertise: Skilled at polishing game assets to perfection, ensuring every detail shines and aligns with the creative vision. Experienced in creating intuitive UI elements that enhance the player experience, seamlessly combining functionality with captivating design. Software skills: Expert knowledge of Photoshop. Knowledge in 3D is a big plus but not required. Portfolio: A captivating portfolio demonstrating excellent artistic ability including the effective use of color, composition, and typography. Creativity: A passion for art and a sharp eye for detail are essential, along with the ability to adapt to various art styles. Your understanding of animation will be crucial, as you’ll help create assets ready for seamless animation. Passion for Gaming: A passion for video games and an understanding of what makes them visually engaging and immersive. Language: The ideal candidate will possess excellent English language skills, both in written and verbal communication, as this is essential for daily tasks and collaboration. Proficiency in Swedish is a plus but not required. We offer An ever-changing opportunity to explore different art styles, concepts, and themes together with highly skilled creatives in various crafts. Our project cycles are short, and you will be able to thrive in your creativity and passion by creating a range of visually stunning, unforgettable iGaming experiences. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees, where everyone is respected, valued, and empowered to succeed. We work on-site, just 2 minutes from T-Centralen in Stockholm. Fill in an application below and please include your portfolio and CV. For the right candidate, the recruitment process includes: interviews (digitally and at our studio), as well as a work assignment. We will fill the position as soon as we have found the right candidate, so do not hesitate to submit your application as soon as possible. Öppen för alla Vi fokuserar på din kompetens, inte dina övriga förutsättningar. Vi är öppna för att anpassa rollen eller arbetsplatsen efter dina behov.

Embark Studios AB

As a 2D/Screenshot Artist at Embark, your role will be to present our games in the best light, crafting captivating screenshots and marketing assets that engage and excite our players. Your work will blend aesthetic mastery with technical skill, spanning Unreal Engine and Photoshop to create 2D assets for seasonal content in support of live updates in ARC Raiders and THE FINALS. Due to the versatile and cross-disciplinary nature of a 2D/Screenshot Artist, you will need to have great communication and collaboration skills. You will work with the Art Directors and Marketing Leads to craft briefs, oversee the screenshot process end to end, and will have responsibility for composition of stills, layout, lighting and rendering to deliver final images. Example of responsibilities  Capture a wide range of still images of 3D assets, including weapons, characters, and environments as briefed Work with Creative Producers and Art Directors on the game teams to ensure that work is delivered on time and at quality Collaborate with the Marketing team to craft promotional content necessary for different marketing campaigns We would love if you have A creative and curious mind Minimum of 3 years of professional experience in game development Experience working with game engines (Unreal or Unity), Photoshop and After Effects. Experience with 3D rendering tools such as Blender is not required, but is a strong plus A strong understanding of composition and graphic design principles, layout, typography, and color A portfolio of high-quality 2D art Professional English communication skills. At Embark we offer competitive salaries, passionate colleagues to share knowledge with and much more, but most of all we invite you to take part of a journey into the unknown, to build creative, surprising and beautiful experiences together. We welcome game makers of all sex, class, colour, age, gender identity, education, religion, opinion, culture, nation of origin, language, sexual orientation, shape, size, and ability. Did we leave anyone out? Well, we welcome you, too! We think that the gaming industry is made better when everyone has a seat at the table. Be yourself at Embark and make games while doing so. Please apply with confidence. We can’t wait to hear from you (in English)!