2D Lead Artist

YALP GAMES is a product company from Ukraine that has been developing and publishing mobile games since 2019.

We are a team of professionals who have launched dozens of popular games and gained over 100 million satisfied players worldwide. Our games include Zombiepunk, Chornobyl Quest, Primatus and more.

As a Diia City resident, we offer employee reservation starting from the first day of employment.

We are currently looking for a 2D Lead Artist who shares our core company values:

• Creativity: We actively encourage and embrace each other’s ideas, transforming them into reality through collaboration and innovative thinking.
• Integrity: We commit to providing honest feedback and realistically assessing situations, fostering a culture of trust and transparency.
• Productivity: We strive to optimize our workflows to achieve the best possible results in the shortest timeframe, ensuring efficiency and effectiveness in our operations.
• Uncompromising Quality: Our commitment to excellence drives us to prioritize the quality of our work above all else, ensuring that we consistently deliver outstanding results.
• Healthy Lifestyle: We advocate for a healthy lifestyle and stand against harmful habits, promoting well-being and balance within our team.

We are looking for a professional for the role that requires:

• Full-time job;
• Office-based in Kyiv.

Main responsibilities:

• Leading and mentoring a team of 2D artists;
• Ownership of the visual quality of game projects, including style consistency, readability, and overall polish;
• Estimation, task planning, and deadline control for 2D art production;
• Building and improving 2D art pipelines for mobile games, prototypes, and playable ads;
• Art QA: reviewing assets and ensuring they meet visual and technical requirements;
• Creating key 2D assets, concept art, visual explorations, and quality benchmarks when needed;
• Defining visual direction through concepts, references, and style guidelines;
• Close collaboration with developers, game designers, 3D artists, animators, and other team members;
• Conducting technical interviews for 2D artists;
• Setting up workflows for fast and efficient content production;
• Using AI-assisted tools where appropriate to speed up production while maintaining artistic quality and consistency.

Our ideal candidate has:

• 4+ years of professional experience in 2D art for games, preferably mobile;
• Experience in a Lead / Senior role with team management or mentorship;
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality 2D game assets, illustrations, and concept art;
• Strong drawing, rendering, and visual development skills;
• Experience creating concept art for characters, environments, props, and other game content;
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Figma, or similar graphic editors;
• Strong understanding of stylized 2D art, including casual, hyper-casual, and mid-core styles;
• Solid knowledge of color theory, composition, perspective, lighting, shape language, and visual hierarchy;
• Experience creating game illustrations, props, environments, maps, backgrounds, rewards, textures, and other game assets;
• Strong Art QA skills and ability to maintain visual consistency across the project;
• Understanding of mobile game production pipelines and technical limitations;
• Experience building or improving art production workflows;
• Ability to estimate tasks, prioritize work, and balance quality with production speed;
• Strong communication, feedback, mentoring, and problem-solving skills;
• Basic knowledge of Unity or another game engine;
• Basic understanding of 3D graphics and using 3D tools as part of the 2D production workflow;
• Love for games!

Nice to have:

• Experience with playable ads production;
• Experience with prototypes and fast-paced game production;
• Experience working with outsourcing teams;
• Technical art knowledge or experience with art production automation;
• Experience with VFX;
• Experience using AI tools as part of a structured art production pipeline.

Why join our team?

• Fully Legal: Official employment in full compliance with Ukrainian labor legislation, including paid vacation (24 days) and sick leave (unlimited).
• Professional Team: A high-performing group of skilled individuals committed to excellence.
• No Overtime: We prioritize a healthy work-life balance, with no overtime required.
• Stable Payments: No payment delays since the foundation of the company.
• Bonus System: A unique reward system designed to motivate employees by aligning their performance with the company’s financial goals.
• Professional Development: Access to mentorship programs and our internal library for continuous growth.
• Events: Enjoy board games, masterclasses, corporate events, sports activities, and free English classes.
• Comfortable Workspace: A modern office in Kyiv featuring a spacious lounge, fully-equipped kitchen, sports zone, cinema, and complimentary spa facilities for employees.
• 35-Hour Work Week: Reduced working hours as a benefit for experienced employees.

Ready to create the next gaming hit? Apply now and join YALP GAMES! 🚀