SOFTGAMES hiring freelance 2D Generalist Game Artist
Are you an experienced digital illustrator with a knack for creating vibrant, eye-catching, and highly polished mobile assets? SOFTGAMES, the world’s leading instant gaming company, is seeking a talented and creative Freelance 2D Generalist Game Artist to join our global network of creators. In this fully remote freelance role, you will play a crucial part in shaping the visual evolution of our massive hits on Facebook Instant Games, including our hypersocial global blockbuster Bubble Shooter PRO and the incredibly popular Puzzle Blocks Classic. This contract position is a fantastic opportunity for an autonomous freelance professional who thrives in a flexible, remote-first ecosystem. You will collaborate directly with our core production teams to translate fresh gameplay mechanics into appealing visual realities. If you have a deep understanding of the casual and hypercasual gaming aesthetic, a stellar portfolio of production-ready 2D art, and the discipline to manage your own milestones, we want to collaborate with you. Please Note: As part of our selection pipeline to ensure a great stylistic match, qualified applicants will be expected to complete a brief graphics assignment. Job Overview : Freelance 2D Generalist Game Artist Category Details Company SOFTGAMES Location 100% Fully Remote (Work from anywhere) Employment Type Freelance / Independent Contractor Specialization Casual & Hypercasual 2D Aesthetics Core Software Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator (or close equivalents) Audience Scale Instant games played by millions of daily global users Hiring Process Portfolio Review $\rightarrow$ Graphics Assignment $\rightarrow$ Collaboration Core Responsibilities as Freelance 2D Generalist Game Artist Vibrant Asset Creation: Conceptualize, sketch, and render high-quality 2D game objects, including vibrant game pieces, layered backgrounds, responsive UI elements, slick icons, and seasonal props. Art Style Continuity: Adapt seamlessly to the established, colorful art directions of Bubble Shooter PRO and Puzzle Blocks Classic. You will ensure that every freelance delivery feels completely native and cohesive with the live game environment. Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with internal artists, product managers, and game designers to review technical specifications, alignment requirements, and delivery windows. Rapid Asset Iteration: Receive constructive design feedback from the creative leadership team and execute targeted revisions quickly to maintain an elite standard of visual quality. Freelance Workflow Management: Take full ownership of your schedule, ensuring all assets are delivered on time, properly named, and structured logically for easy technical integration. Required Profile & Qualifications Professional Experience Proven commercial experience working as a 2D Generalist Game Artist within the mobile or instant gaming industries (specific hypercasual or casual mobile design experience is a massive plus). A comprehensive, professional portfolio demonstrating your capability to deliver clean, colorful, and instantly appealing 2D assets optimized for small screens. Technical Skills Software Mastery: Total fluency in industry-standard digital design tools, specifically Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator. Artistic Fundamentals: A strong, demonstrable command of color theory, dynamic composition, clean shape language, and the ability to make UI elements look tactile and satisfying to click. Production Optimization: An understanding of how 2D assets need to be packed, exported, and delivered to minimize file sizes for instant-play platforms without sacrificing resolution. Communication & Mindset Excellent professional communication skills in written and spoken English. A proactive, self-starting attitude with the ability to manage your freelance hours, meet tight deadlines, and work independently without hand-holding. Bonus Points (Nice to Have) 2D Animation Skills: Practical experience handling 2D skeleton or motion graphics animation—specifically using tools like Spine, Adobe After Effects, or classic frame-by-frame techniques—to bring UI transitions, button states, or characters to life. About SOFTGAMES SOFTGAMES is the pioneer and undisputed leader of the instant gaming revolution. We develop casual, truly social games that can be played instantly across all devices without downloading an app. Our flagship title, Bubble Shooter PRO, has emerged as a global top-grossing phenomenon on Facebook, capturing the attention of millions of active players every single day. To craft the next generation of instant games for billions of connected players, we partner closely with tech giants like Facebook and Samsung. We are a remote-first organization powered by a diverse squad of 100+ brilliant individuals operating from all corners of the globe. We believe in building proactive, independent teams that have the structural freedom to take initiative, challenge conventional design norms, and build everlasting instant games. Diversity & Inclusion At SOFTGAMES, we know that bringing together different perspectives and cultural backgrounds enriches our work environment and elevates the fun in our titles. We value diversity above all else and enthusiastically welcome applications from all qualified freelance professionals—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social origin, religion, worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation, or identity. How to Apply If you are ready to bring your 2D art expertise to a massive global audience, we want to see your work! Please submit your application through our remote freelance portal. Ensure your submission includes a link to your current portfolio focusing heavily on casual/hypercasual mobile art, UI design, and crisp vector or digital paint elements.
