Game Artist

About Bombay Play

Bombay Play is pioneering the Hyper Social games genre. We make games that bring Bombay Play Inc. is a leading name in the mobile gaming industry, known for creating games that combine innovation with exceptional entertainment value. Our mission is to redefine gaming experiences through creativity, technology, and a deep understanding of our players' preferences. With millions of players globally, we focus on delivering high-quality, engaging games that resonate with diverse audiences.

We are a dynamic mobile gaming studio dedicated to delivering engaging and innovative gaming experiences to players worldwide. Our success is driven by a passionate team that thrives on creativity and data-driven decision-making. We are looking for a talented Creative Manager to join our User Acquisition team and take charge of crafting compelling ad creatives to drive user growth.

For more information about Bombay Play visit:

Website: https://www.bombayplay.com/

LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/bombay-play/

Play our Top Games: https://www.bombayplay.com/games.html

Meet our Founders:

Oliver Jones - Led game design at Glu Mobile and Zynga before co-founding Moon Frog Games, where he helped create one of India’s most successful card games, Teen Patti Gold.

LinkedIn Profile- https://www.linkedin.com/in/oliverjones1/

Abhas Saroha - Led engineering at Zynga, Moon Frog and Makemytrip.com.

LinkedIn Profile- https://www.linkedin.com/in/abhassaroha/

In the News:

https://www.business-standard.com/content/press-releases-ani/bombay-play-game-block-heads-wins-as-part-of-google-play-s-best-games-of-2023-in-india-123113000446_1.html

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/tech/funding/bombay-play-raises-7-million-led-by-kalaari-capital/articleshow/90644832.cms?from=mdr

https://www.businesstoday.in/entrepreneurship/news/story/bombay-play-raises-7-mn-in-funding

Job Overview:

Role: Game Artist

Experience: 2-5 Years

Work Location: Bengaluru (Indiranagar)

We’re looking for a passionate and creative Game Artist to shape the visual identity of our upcoming mobile games. In this role, you’ll own the creation of player-facing UI elements - from icons and menus to immersive backgrounds. You’ll collaborate closely with our Leads, UI/UX Designers, Technical Artists, and Engineers to craft cohesive, visually engaging, and memorable player experiences.

Key Responsibilities:

• Design and produce visually compelling art for game UI and in-game elements.
• Create art that aligns with the overall art style and creative direction of each project.
• Build player-facing game assets that meet brand, design, functionality, and technical requirements.
• Own and refine the in-game UI to ensure seamless integration of art and user experience.
• Use motion and animation thoughtfully to enhance player immersion.
• Work collaboratively with leads, artists, and cross-functional teams to maintain a unified visual vision.
• Iterate on UI visuals based on team collaboration, playtesting, and user feedback.
• Ensure visual consistency and performance across multiple devices and screen resolutions.

What the Role Involves

• Taking ownership of art development across multiple mobile game projects.
• Creating 2D art assets, backgrounds, icons, and characters.
• Participating in art reviews, incorporating feedback, and aligning with the project’s creative direction.
• Troubleshooting creative and technical art challenges during production.

Qualifications

• Required: A portfolio showcasing previous work in games or personal projects relevant to this role.
• 2-5 years of proven experience as a Game Artist.
• Proficiency in creating 2D assets and game characters.
• Strong skills in UI design for content-driven games.
• Versatility - ability to conceptualize, illustrate, and deliver game-ready art.
• A creative, independent mindset with the ability to quickly learn new tools and techniques.
• Excellent communication skills for presenting visuals, ideas, and feedback.
• Experience at a mid, senior, or lead level within a game art team.
• Strong understanding of art fundamentals (colour, composition, typography, visual hierarchy, etc.).
• Willingness to explore multiple disciplines such as UI, VFX, and animation.
• Expertise in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other industry-standard art tools.
• Ability to quickly create and iterate on art concepts.
• Collaborative mindset - able to work closely with designers to align art with gameplay and player experience.
• Familiarity with using AI tools to enhance art workflows and creative output.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary with a discretionary annual bonus scheme.
• Flexible working hours and work-from-home options.
• Relocation allowance for non-local candidates.
• A beautifully designed, spacious office in the heart of Indiranagar, Bengaluru.
• A chance to work directly with experienced founders and industry veterans.
• A fun, dynamic, and creative work environment that values innovation and collaboration.