Mid-Level 2D Artist (Game Art)

TL;DR

Mid-Level 2D Artist (Game Art): Creating characters, environments, icons, UI elements, and promotional artwork for console, XR, mobile, and web games with an accent on visual style, production-ready assets, and cross-functional collaboration. Focus on adapting to different art directions, preparing layered files for animation and engine integration, and maintaining consistent quality across multiple projects.

Location: Remote with flexible work arrangements.

Company

hirify.global is a Brazilian outsourcing and co-development game studio providing 3D art production, Spine animation, DevOps, tool development, and porting services for indie, AA, and AAA studios.

What you will do

• Create 2D assets including characters, environments, icons, UI elements, and promotional art.
• Develop cohesive visual styles based on art direction and brand identity.
• Collaborate with designers, producers, and developers to support gameplay readability and visual quality.
• Prepare layered and optimized files for animation and in-engine integration.
• Iterate on concepts and final assets through feedback cycles.
• Contribute to mood boards, concept sketches, and style explorations while maintaining consistency across projects.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a 2D Artist in the games industry.
• Portfolio demonstrating game-related artwork across environments, characters, UI, and other asset types.
• Proficiency with Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar digital painting and vector tools.
• Understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, and visual storytelling.
• Experience working in production pipelines and meeting deadlines.
• Ability to adapt to different art styles and communicate effectively with collaborators.

Nice to have

• Experience with outsourcing or co-development studios.
• AAA game development experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible remote work.
• Paid sick days, national holidays, a birthday day off, and a paid year-end holiday break.
• Annual bonus pool and guaranteed eight paid hours each month without unpaid downtime.
• Monthly workshops, industry courses, and support for conferences and events.
• Annual company trip and yearly hourly-rate adjustment in line with inflation.

Hiring process

• Submit an application through the company application form.
• The hiring team will follow up with shortlisted candidates.