2D Artist

About Us NOIA is a game studio under Vertex Games, founded in Shanghai in 2019. We are dedicated to crafting games with a distinctive art style and uncompromising visual quality, while pursuing deep strategic gameplay and high player freedom — empowering every player to express their own unique style. Over the years we built mobile titles across puzzle, RPG, and strategy genres. In late 2025 NOIA shifted our focus to developing games for Steam, carrying that same pursuit of quality and innovation to a new platform. The team is now expanding in Singapore as we continue to grow. https://noia.vertexgames.net/ About the Role We're looking for a versatile 2D Artist to join our indie team (8–10 people) developing a new RPG title for PC (Steam). As one of the core members of the art team, you'll be involved in every stage of visual development — from early concepts to polished in-game assets. Our art direction leans toward dark but colorful, aiming for a polished and AI-assisted production pipeline that balances human creativity and smart automation. This role is ideal for someone who's both art-driven and tech-curious , able to blend classic design skill with new AIGC tools. Key Responsibilities Design original characters, items, and symbols that define the game’s world and tone. Develop UI assets, icons , and interface elements that feel cohesive and readable in-game. Produce character animations (idle, cast, damage, death, etc.), plus skill effects, particles, and UI motion . Use AIGC tools such as Midjourney, Leonardo, or ComfyUI to generate concept ideas, iterate faster, and improve efficiency while maintaining strong artistic judgment. Collaborate closely with programmers and designers to ensure smooth integration of assets into Unity . Contribute ideas for visual polish, shaders, and effects that enhance gameplay feedback. Requirements MUST BE an active gamer. Proficient in Adobe Photoshop . Strong fundamentals in character design, lighting, and color composition. Open-minded toward AI-assisted workflows ; familiar with Midjourney or similar AIGC tools . Understanding of Spine or willingness to learn 2D skeletal animation pipelines. Comfortable working closely with technical teams and discussing Unity, rendering, or shader details. Excellent communication skills and a proactive attitude. Genuine c uriosity and passion for both playing and creating RPGs . Able to work full-time on-site in Singapore. Nice to Have Experience in indie or Steam game production . Previous work on RPG or fantasy titles. Familiarity with AI image-to-paint workflows or post-processing techniques . Understanding of UI/UX flow and readability in gameplay contexts. Direct gaming industry experience is not required. We welcome candidates from varied creative backgrounds who are dedicated to crafting visually stunning and joyful experiences for players worldwide. If you excel at creating outstanding digital art, we encourage you to apply! We place a high value on exceptional digital artistry, demonstrated technical potential, creativity, and cultural awareness. We believe your skills are the key to bringing amazing new worlds to life. Application ***Please submit: A portfolio link showcasing your most relevant works (character, UI, animation). Resume. Covering Letter explaining your gameplay experience/preference, as well as your game-developing experience, if any.