Principal 2D Artist

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🕒 May 20

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Happy Hour Games Pte Ltd

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11 - 50 employees

Founded 2023

🎮 Gaming

👥 B2C

Gaming • B2C • Mobile

Happy Hour Games Pte Ltd is dedicated to spreading joy to the world through captivating casual mobile games. Founded in Singapore in 2024, their mission is to create a 'Happy Hour for Billions', allowing players to escape their worries and enjoy fun, immersive experiences. Happy Hour Games is committed to fostering a collaborative and dynamic work environment, welcoming individuals who are passionate about game design and technology.

📋 Description

• Lead and define the overall 2D art direction and visual quality bar for the game. • Create the right and high-quality 2D game assets (characters, environments, props) that serve as benchmarks for the team. • Drive strong "right design" thinking to improve clarity, usability, and player experience. • Guide and elevate the team's output through feedback, art direction, and best practices. • Use AI and relevant tools to accelerate ideation, iteration, and production. • Collaborate closely with product, and engineering to ensure visuals support gameplay and user experience. • Establish and refine art pipelines, workflows, and standards to improve efficiency and scalability. • Iterate quickly based on feedback, with strong ownership over visual quality and delivery.

🎯 Requirements

• At least 6 years of experience in 2D art or illustration, with a proven ability to deliver high-quality visuals and guide team output. • Strong understanding of composition, hierarchy, composition and readability. • Strong design thinking with the ability to create "right design" that improves clarity and player experience. • Deep understanding of target audiences and player behaviour, with the ability to drive design decisions that align with user needs. • Deep understanding of the casual game market and player preferences. • Ability to mentor and guide other artists, with strong ownership and execution. • Hands-on ability to produce top-quality assets and lead by example. • Experience with game art pipelines, asset integration, and cross-functional collaboration. • Proficient in using AI tools to enhance ideation, iteration speed, and production efficiency.

🏖️ Benefits

• Supportive Learning Environment. • Well-being and Personal Growth. • Impactful Work in a Growing Industry.