Concept Artist

Yellow Panda Games; United States; Remote; USD 16,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Remote Work

Birthday Day Off

Paid Sick Day, No Hassle

Annual Bonus Pool

Paid Holiday Break

Monthly Workshops & Industry Courses

Events & Conferences

Annual Adjustment

Job summary

Yellow Panda is seeking a versatile Concept Artist to shape the visual direction of games from a completely remote setting. You’ll develop concepts for characters, environments, and props and collaborate with art leads, designers, and 3D artists to translate ideas into production-ready assets.

Ideal candidates hold 3+ years in game art, possess a strong portfolio, and demonstrate solid drawing fundamentals. Proficiency in Photoshop, Procreate, or Clip Studio Paint is required.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Concept Artist or in a closely related game-art role.
• Strong portfolio showing original concept work, visual exploration, and finished artwork.
• Strong fundamentals in drawing, perspective, form, value, color, and composition.
• Proficiency with digital painting tools such as Photoshop, Procreate, or Clip Studio Paint.
• Ability to interpret a brief and communicate ideas through clear, purposeful visual choices.
• Ability to receive and apply feedback constructively while meeting project deadlines.
• Good communication skills and self-organization in a remote, collaborative team.
• Must reside in Brazil and be fluent in Portuguese and English.

Responsibilities

• Create sketches, paintings, and polished concept art for characters, environments, props, and visual effects.
• Explore shape language, color palettes, mood, and composition to support visual direction.
• Develop visual references, mood boards, and design variations from briefs and feedback.
• Present ideas clearly and iterate on artwork based on reviews from clients and the team.
• Collaborate with 3D artists and other disciplines to ensure concepts are practical for production.
• Organize and deliver source files and final artwork according to project requirements and studio standards.
• Communicate progress, raise questions early, and manage priorities across tasks.

Skills

Concept drawing

Character design

Environment design

Color theory

Communication

Tools

Photoshop

Procreate

Clip Studio Paint

Blender

Job description

Apply Job Type Remote, Brazil Who We Are Yellow Panda is a boutique Brazilian 3D Prop & Environments Art Outsourcing and CoDevelopment studio acting as a creative partner for Indie, AA and AAA studios. We deliver exceptional results with the warmth and care of a true partnership.

About the Role We’re looking for a curious and versatile Concept Artist to help shape the visual direction of games and bring early ideas to life. You’ll explore visual possibilities, develop clear concepts for characters, environments, and props, and work closely with art leads, designers, and 3D artists to make sure ideas translate into production-ready assets. In this open role, you’ll collaborate with the Yellow Panda team on upcoming projects.

Your Responsibilities Create sketches, paintings, and polished concept art for characters, environments, props, and visual effects. Explore shape language, color palettes, mood, and composition to support each project’s visual direction. Develop visual references, mood boards, and design variations from briefs and feedback. Present ideas clearly and iterate on artwork based on reviews from clients and the project team. Collaborate with 3D artists and other disciplines to ensure concepts are practical and easy to interpret in production. Organize and deliver source files and final artwork according to project requirements and studio standards. Communicate progress, raise questions early, and manage priorities across assigned tasks.

Requirements 3+ years of professional experience as a Concept Artist or in a closely related game-art role. A strong portfolio showing original concept work, visual exploration, and finished artwork. Strong fundamentals in drawing, perspective, form, value, color, and composition. Proficiency with digital painting tools such as Photoshop, Procreate, or Clip Studio Paint. Ability to interpret a brief and communicate ideas through clear, purposeful visual choices. Ability to receive and apply feedback constructively while meeting project deadlines. Good communication skills and self-organization in a remote, collaborative team. Must reside in Brazil and be fluent in Portuguese and English.

What Makes You Stand Out Experience creating concept art for games or other interactive projects. Familiarity with real-time art pipelines and the needs of 3D production. Experience with 3D blockouts, paintovers, or tools such as Blender. Ability to work across multiple visual styles and adapt to established art direction. Comfort presenting work and discussing creative decisions in English.

• 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.
• Monthly Workshops & Industry Courses - Continuous learning with the team, plus access to courses to grow your skills and career.
• Events & Conferences - Possibility of received support to attend major industry events like Gamescom Latam.
• Annual Adjustment - Hourly rate updated in line with inflation.

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