2D Artist

Who We Are

Yellow Panda is a premier Brazilian Outsourcing and CoDevelopment studio with over nine years of experience acting as a high-performance technical partner for Indie, AA and AAA studios delivering exceptional results with the warmth and care of a true partnership.

With over 30 senior members on our team, we delivered projects for Disney, Meta, Microsoft and Netflix. We specialize in 3D Art Production, Spine Animations, DevOps, Tool Development, and Porting.

About the Role

At Yellow Panda, we’re looking for a creative and versatile Mid-Level 2D Artist to help bring our worlds to life. You’ll work closely with designers, producers, and developers to create high-quality visuals for a wide range of games, from Console and XR to Mobile, Web and XR titles. This role is ideal for an artist who combines strong aesthetic sensibility with solid technical understanding of the game production pipeline. You’ll have the chance to contribute to multiple projects and collaborate with some of the best creative minds in the industry.

Your Responsibilities

• Create engaging 2D assets such as characters, environments, icons, UI elements, and promotional art.
• Develop cohesive visual styles based on project art direction and brand identity.
• Collaborate with game designers and developers to ensure visuals enhance gameplay and readability.
• Prepare layered and optimized files ready for animation or integration in-engine.
• Work with feedback loops efficiently, iterating on concepts and final assets when needed.
• Contribute to mood boards, concept sketches, and style explorations for new projects.
• Maintain consistency and quality across all produced assets.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a 2D Artist in the games industry.
• Strong portfolio showcasing a range of game-related artwork (environments, characters, UI, etc.).
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar digital painting and vector tools.
• Solid understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Experience working within production pipelines and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to different art styles.
• Clear communication and collaboration skills.

What Makes You Stand Out

• Prior experience with outsourcing or codevelopment studios
• Having AAA experience

What We Offer

• 🏠 Flexible Remote Work – Work from where you feel most productive.
• 🎂 Birthday Day Off – Your special day off is on us.
• ❤️‍🩹 Paid Sick Day, No Hassle – If you’re not feeling well, you still get paid without the need for a doctor’s note.
• 🎁 Annual Bonus Pool – Company and team performance turn into extra rewards at the end of the year.
• 🎄 Paid Holiday Break – 5 paid days off at the end of the year to enjoy the holidays.
• 🛏️ Guaranteed National Holidays – Because rest is important.
• ✏️ Monthly Workshops & Industry Courses – Continuous learning with the team, plus access to courses to grow your skills and career.
• ✈️ Events & Conferences – Support to attend major industry events like Gamescom Latam.
• 🤝 True Stability – Guaranteed 8 paid hours every month, no unpaid downtime.
• 🐼 Yellow Panda Annual Trip – An all-expenses-paid trip to celebrate the company’s anniversary together.
• 📈 Annual Adjustment – Hourly rate updated in line with inflation.