2D Artist

We are looking for a 2D Artist to join our team. In this role, you will create and iterate on the in-game 2D assets that shape the visual identity, clarity, and player experience of Arcustin’s mobile games.

At Arcustin Games, we are building a mobile game studio that uses AI to reduce friction from idea to scale. Octopus, our proprietary AI studio engine, helps us create, test, market, and grow games with more speed, clarity, and precision. Joining Arcustin means becoming part of the core team early and taking real ownership in shaping the studio’s direction.

Responsibilities;

• Create high-quality 2D in-game assets including characters, props, objects, environments, icons, UI elements, menus, buttons, and visual components

• Develop visual concepts and ideas for game features, mechanics, content, and player-facing experiences

• Translate product briefs, gameplay needs, and design references into clear, polished, and functional visuals

• Maintain a consistent and cohesive visual identity across each game

• Design clean, readable, and mobile-friendly assets that support gameplay clarity and player experience

• Work closely with product, game design, engineering, 3D art, and marketing teams to align visuals with product goals

• Iterate on assets based on feedback, testing results, player experience needs, and production requirements

• Support the creation of visual variations for testing different styles, themes, characters, items, and UI directions

• Use AI tools where relevant to accelerate ideation, visual exploration, asset variation, and production workflows

• Prepare game-ready assets with proper formats, naming, structure, and optimization for mobile platforms

• Contribute creative ideas during brainstorming sessions for new games, features, visual themes, and content updates

• Follow mobile game art trends, casual and puzzle game visuals, and player-facing design patterns

• Help improve internal art workflows, asset libraries, visual standards, and production processes

Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a 2D Artist, Game Artist, Illustrator, UI Artist, or a similar visual production role

• Strong portfolio demonstrating 2D game assets, illustration, UI elements, icons, characters, environments, or mobile game visuals

• Proficiency in tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Procreate, Figma, or similar digital art software

• Strong understanding of color, composition, visual hierarchy, readability, shape language, and mobile-friendly design

• Ability to create clean, functional, and engaging visuals for mobile games

• Experience with game UI, icons, menus, or in-game visual systems is a strong plus

• Ability to adapt to a defined art style while adding strong creative judgment

• Openness to iteration, feedback, experimentation, and fast visual exploration

• Interest in AI-assisted creative tools and willingness to integrate them into daily workflows

• Passion for mobile games, casual games, puzzle games, and crafting clear, enjoyable player experiences

• Strong attention to detail and ability to balance speed with quality

• Good communication skills and ability to work closely with product, art, game design, and engineering teams

• Good command of written and spoken English

• Degree in Fine Arts, Graphic Design, Animation, Game Art, Visual Communication, or a related field is a plus

Working at Arcustin;

• Early-stage ownership with real impact on studio direction

• Stock option opportunity for key contributors

• AI-native workflows across product, creative, growth, and decision-making

• A high-standard culture built around execution, clarity, and outlier thinking

• Fair and market-aware compensation designed for high-caliber talent

• Transportation Allowance

• Private health insurance

• Meal support

• Office in Bilişim Vadisi İstanbul