Fiction Blues is a new indie game studio made up of AAA devs dedicated to crafting immersive, atmospheric experiences. We’re currently pushing the limits with something new, and we’re looking for a 2D Artist to help bring it to life.

If you're passionate about horror games, love designing characters, creatures, and UI, and want to be part of a small but ambitious team, we’d love to hear from you!

What You’ll Do:

• Create concept art to establish the visual identity of characters, creatures, and environments.
• Design monsters, humanoid figures, and otherworldly horrors that fit within our dark setting.
• Work closely with designers and 3D artists to ensure visual consistency across the game.
• Iterate on designs based on team feedback and gameplay needs.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong portfolio showcasing character and creature designs in horror, dark fantasy, or science fiction settings.
• Experience with concept art for a 3D space.
• Understanding of composition, lighting, and atmospheric storytelling.
• Familiarity with Photoshop, Procreate, or other digital painting tools.
• Ability to work in a semi-realistic or stylized art style that fits our horror aesthetic.
• Passion for horror games, storytelling, and immersive world-building.
• Self-motivated and able to work remotely with clear communication.

Bonus Skills (Not Required, but a Plus):

• Experience with UI design.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine UI workflows.
• Previous work on horror, thriller or dark atmospheric games.

Additional Details:

• Location: Australia (Remote/Flexible)
• Job Type: Contract with potential for full-time

Why Join Fiction Blues?

• A chance to grow alongside an indie studio.
• Work on a unique game with a team that’s genuinely passionate about the genre.
• No crunch, no burnout, we believe in a sustainable, healthy work environment. Seriously, we mean it. Healthy people make great games.
• Creative freedom, your ideas will shape the game.
• Be part of a small, close-knit team where your contributions truly matter.

How to apply?

Send us

• Your portfolio or a sample of your work
• Resume/CV
• A brief introduction and tell us what your favourite games are!