Jobs Kyiv, 2D 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 Promo 2D Artist to share 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:

• Assisting in the creation of 2D assets for ad creatives
• Creating promo art for games
• Post-processing of screenshots

• Designing banners and icons

   

Our ideal candidate:

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop
• Experience with promotional 2D graphics
• Attention to detail and responsibility
• Experience in work with AI
• Proficiency in Figma

• Passion for games!

   

Nice to have:

• Understanding of the mobile game market
• Familiarity with 3D software

• Experience with Unity will be a plus

   

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! 🚀

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.

We are currently looking for a 2D Generalist 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:

• Creating a wide range of 2D assets and illustrations for mobile games;
• Drawing in-game objects, props, environment elements, maps, backgrounds, rewards, resources, and other gameplay content;
• Creating illustrations and decorative graphic elements for game interfaces;
• Developing textures and supporting visual content for 2D and 3D assets;
• Adapting concepts and references into polished, production-ready assets;
• Preparing and optimizing assets for integration into the game engine;
• Working with layouts, references, and visual materials in Figma;
• Refining existing artwork and maintaining a consistent visual style across the project;
• Collaborating with the Art Lead, UI/UX Designers, Concept Artists, 3D Artists, Animators, and Developers.

• Using AI-assisted tools where appropriate to speed up exploration and production while maintaining artistic quality and consistency.

   

Our ideal candidate:

• At least 1 year of relevant professional experience;
• A strong portfolio demonstrating a variety of 2D game assets and illustrations;
• Proficiency in Figma, Adobe Photoshop, or similar graphic editors such as Krita or Procreate;
• Strong drawing and rendering skills;
• Ability to work in different art styles and follow an established visual direction;
• Understanding of color theory, composition, perspective, lighting, shape language, and visual hierarchy;
• Ability to create clear and readable artwork for mobile screens;
• Experience creating game illustrations, props, environment elements, maps, backgrounds, textures, or interface graphics;
• Understanding of the mobile game production pipeline and technical limitations of mobile platforms;
• Ability to prepare clean, structured, and production-ready files;
• Attention to detail and the ability to maintain visual consistency;
• Ability to estimate tasks, meet deadlines, and work constructively with feedback;
• Basic knowledge of Unity or another game engine;

• Basic understanding of 3D graphics and the ability to use 3D tools as part of the 2D production workflow would be an advantage.

   

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! 🚀