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Animationclub

$60 - $80/hr

... color, typography, and visual storytelling * Able to work across both still graphics and animation ... Students will collaborate as a full production team, animators, artists, and composers, building ...

Spinplay Games

Senior Technical Animator

Las Vegas, NV · On-site +1

$101K - $115K/yr

You'll work closely with artists, designers, and developers to build efficient animation pipelines ... Applications without a 2D animation portfolio will not be considered.

SciPlay

2D Game Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

... color theory, character design, with 3d skills being a plus. Responsibilities : * Follow the ... Create illustrations that are pre-planned to work well with 2D animation and vfx. * Create logo ...

SciPlay

2D Game Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

... color theory, character design, with 3d skills being a plus. Responsibilities : * Follow the ... Create illustrations that are pre-planned to work well with 2D animation and vfx. * Create logo ...

Corporate Communications Dept.

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2D Animation Graphics Designer

Delray Beach, FL · On-site

$55K - $65K/yr

Animation graphics artist wanted to create digital content for video, digital signage, social media and web at a large national company. Successful candidate will have a minimum of five years ...

Progressive Gaming

Artist Principal Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, or similar discipline preferred ... color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin ...

Booming Games

Technical Artist

Oregon, WI · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

As a Technical Artist, you will work closely with the Art Lead and Product Owner to create visually ... Knowledge of Spine 2D animation * Knowledge of particle systems (Pixi) * Familiarity with HTML and ...

IGT

Artist Principal Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Bachelor's Degree in Graphic Arts, 2D Animation, Motion Graphics, or similar discipline preferred ... color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin ...

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As of Sep 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for 2d animation color artist in the United States is $29.11, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $24.76 and $32.93 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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2D Effects Artist (Temporary/Freelance)

Manhattan, NY • On-site

Skydance Media
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$125 - $150/hr

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Posted 7 days ago

Job description

Skydance Animation is seeking a temporary freelance 2D Effects Animator to explore magical effects for an upcoming feature film. The effects created will help shape the film's visual tone and push its artistic language forward. While the focus will be primarily on magic, there will be additional work in water, fire, smoke, debris, and other elemental effects, all developed to align with the film's artistic aesthetic. You'll work closely with the Visual Development team and report to the Production Designer.

Demo reel or portfolio required, demonstrating a range of 2D effects work. Reels highlighting effects timing, physics, and integration with character performance are strongly preferred over technique reels alone.

Must be in one of the following locations: California, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, United Kingdom, or Spain.

Responsibilities
  • Design 2D effects, both hand-drawn and digitally composited, that elevate character performance and enhance the emotional weight and cinematic quality of every scene
  • Collaborate with the Production Designer, show leadership, and Visual Development artists to iterate on and develop magical effects
  • Brainstorm, define, and help establish the visual language for varying styles of magic across the film
  • Maintain consistency and nuance in effects style and timing across sequences, factoring in weight, physics, and elemental performance within a narrative context
  • Apply core animation principles to ensure fluid, believable motion and clear, readable silhouettes
  • Troubleshoot and problem-solve technical and creative effects challenges within pipeline constraints
Requirements
  • 1+ year of experience in 2D animation or visual development, with a focus on effects
  • Traditional 2D animation background
  • Proficiency in relevant animation/effects software (e.g., Photoshop, Nuke, After Effects, Toon Boom Harmony, TVPaint, or similar)
  • Strong grasp of timing, weight, and physics as applied to effects animation
  • Ability to take direction and iterate quickly
  • Creative mindset with the ability to conceptualize ideas and bring them to life

The compensation range for this non-exempt position in Los Angeles, CA or the Tri-State Area (New York, Connecticut, and New Jersey) is $115,00-140,000 annually. The rate offered may vary based on the candidate’s location, qualifications, experience and relevant expertise, among other factors. The range indicated is for base salary only and does not reflect the total compensation package, including bonus, benefits, etc.

This compensation range is not applicable to the United Kingdom and Spain.

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