Junior 2D Artist
About Kinetic Games
We’re an independent games studio best known for creating Phasmophobia, enjoyed by millions of players worldwide. Our team is passionate, creative, and collaborative and we’re looking for someone equally enthusiastic about games to join our growing team.
We’re a small, friendly team that values creativity, openness, and personal growth. Whether you’re helping various departments or talking about your favourite horror game, you’ll be part of a supportive environment where passion and curiosity are celebrated. You’ll be joining a small but ambitious team where your ideas are valued, your growth is supported, and your development truly matters.
About the role:
We’re looking for a Junior 2D Artist to join our art team and support the creation of high-quality visual assets. This is an entry-level role, ideal for someone with a strong foundation in graphic design and an interest in supporting 3D/prop art pipelines.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Create 2D graphic assets to support in-game / in-product visuals
- Design and produce alpha textures for use by prop, character and environment artists
- Collaborate closely with prop artists and the wider art team to ensure assets meet visual and technical requirements
- Iterate on assets based on feedback while maintaining consistency with the project’s art style
- Organize and maintain art files according to studio pipelines and naming conventions
Requirements:
- Basic to intermediate skills in Photoshop (or equivalent 2D software)
- Solid understanding of graphic design fundamentals (composition, value, readability, shape language)
- Familiarity with alpha maps / grayscale textures and how they are used in 3D workflows
- Ability to take direction and apply feedback constructively
- A portfolio demonstrating 2D artwork, graphic design, or texture work
Nice to Have
- Illustrative Skills and Digital Painting
- Experience or interest in game art / 3D pipelines
- Familiarity with tools like Substance Designer/Painter
- Understanding of PBR texture workflows
- Passion for games, animation, or digital art
Benefits & Perks
💰 Competitive salary
💼 5% Employer Match Pension Scheme
💸 Annual performance bonus + Company performance bonus
🍽️ Weekly free team lunches – good food, great company!
🎉 Regular social events – we love bringing our teams together!
🏠 Hybrid & flexible working options
🕓 Flextime – because life doesn’t always fit 9–5
✈️ Opportunities to travel to amazing industry events like GDC, Gamescom, TwitchCon (EU & US), EGX & Develop:Brighton
📦 Relocation package to help you settle in
🏅 Employee of the Month vouchers
🧘 ♀️ Personal wellbeing allowance
🤝 Referral scheme
🎓 Training & Development Budget – invest in your growth with courses, conferences & learning resources
🚀 Training & career development support
💚 Vitality Health Insurance – includes Vision, Dental & Travel cover
🛡️ Aviva Life Insurance
🎂 30 days holiday, including your birthday and a dedicated wellbeing day
🎄 Christmas studio shutdown – enjoy the holidays, on us!
The pay range for this role is:
28,000 - 32,000 GBP per year (Hybrid (Southampton, England, GB))