Find the right
visual direction.
I explore references and sketches to define a visual style that fits the game.
I design visual art
for games.
+33 global clients since 2016, trusted by
Art in motion.
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About
I’m Jhon Silva, a 2D game artist and art director based in São Paulo, Brazil. I started out designing mobile games in 2016.
Today I work with studios around the world on characters, game interfaces, and 2D animation.
+10 Years Experience
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2026–Present
Available to workSenior Game Artist & Art Director
World Cup art direction, NBA thumbnails, and match-3 assets.
Role skillsAtlas Creative 11–50 employees
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2025
2D Artist & Thumbnails Art
Event thumbnails, icons, and store art for Pet Simulator 99.
Role skillsBIG Games 11–50 employees
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2024–2025
Lead Artist & Art Director
Art team leadership and visual direction for Pioneers.
Role skillsGema Studio ~7 people at the time Boardlabs ~8 people at the time
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2021–2023
Marketing Artist
Splash art for social campaigns and mobile app stores.
Role skillsWinkel Games 11–50 employees
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2019 onward
Freelance Game Artist
Game UI, icons, and slot concept art for international clients.
Role skillsIndependent · Upwork
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2016–2018
2D Artist & UI Designer
Mobile game prototypes, interfaces, and app icons.
Role skillsAvido Games ~9 people at the time
My creative workflow
From idea to play
Behind the scenes
Find the right
Build game assets
at scale.
I produce characters, icons, and UI in batches, keeping the visual style consistent across the game.
Bring characters
and UI to life.
I rig characters in Spine and refine motion for in-game interactions.
Sketchbook
Drawing & painting from life
Client testimonials
Jhonatan is an extremely skilled 2D artist and animator.
He’s very communicative and does what’s needed to get to the finish line.
Outstanding game art and animation work!
…deliver tons of art that was seen by millions.