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Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background. * Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of ...

Arrow International, Inc.

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL

$130K - $156K/yr

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background. * Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background. * Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of ...

Sunblink

Marketing Artist (Contract)

Boulder, CO · On-site

$131K - $157K/yr

Marketing Artist This is a ~30 hour/week contract position. Get into Unity , beautifully arrange ... 2D art background with an ability to demonstrate work in a similar style to Hello Kitty Island ...

Sunblink

Marketing Artist (Contract)

Boulder, CO · On-site +1

$131K - $157K/yr

Marketing Artist This is a ~30 hour/week contract position. Get into Unity , beautifully arrange ... 2D art background with an ability to demonstrate work in a similar style to Hello Kitty Island ...

Sunblink

Marketing Artist (Contract) (Remote)

Boulder, CO · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

Marketing Artist This is a ~30 hour/week contract position. Get into Unity , beautifully arrange ... 2D art background with an ability to demonstrate work in a similar style to Hello Kitty Island ...

Insomniac Games

OR · On-site

Creates, designs, and implements real-time particle effects using both static and animating 2D/3D ... Solid traditional arts background a plus.

Eureka College

Art Studio Assistant

Eureka, IL · On-site

$9.25/hr

Chris Wille and the drawing instructor, the 2D artist assistant is there to help with preparation ... Any major welcomed but background in art is strongly desired. Position Responsibilities * Clean and ...

Montgomery College

MD · On-site

Experience teaching college level visual arts courses (Graduate school teaching assistantship or ... Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). If a ...

Nintendo

Concept Artist [Contract] (Retro Studios)

Austin, TX · On-site

$125K - $144K/yr

Create storyboards, background illustrations, and promotional artwork. * Provide and receive ... Excellent 2D drawing skills with a strong grasp of composition, color theory, perspective, lighting ...

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How much do 2d background artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 8, 2026, the average hourly pay for 2d background artist in the United States is $24.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $17.55 and $27.88 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a 2D Background Artist job?

A 2D Background Artist creates detailed environments and settings for animated films, video games, and other media. They design backgrounds that establish the mood, depth, and atmosphere of a scene while ensuring visual consistency with the project's art style. This role requires strong artistic skills, knowledge of perspective, and proficiency in digital painting software. Background artists collaborate closely with art directors, concept artists, and animators to bring immersive worlds to life.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a 2D Background Artist in a production studio?

A 2D Background Artist typically spends their day sketching scene layouts, rendering detailed environments, and revising artwork based on feedback from art directors and other team members. They often attend team meetings to align with the project's visual style and collaborate closely with character artists, animators, and the creative director to ensure consistency across all assets. Tasks may also include preparing layered files for animation and making adjustments to meet tight production deadlines. This role provides a dynamic mix of creative independence and teamwork, offering opportunities to build a versatile portfolio in entertainment and media industries.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the 2D Background Artist position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 2D Background Artist, you need strong artistic skills, a solid understanding of perspective and composition, and proficiency in visual storytelling—generally supported by a portfolio or relevant degree. Familiarity with digital painting software such as Adobe Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, or similar industry-standard tools is essential. Attention to detail, creativity, and strong collaboration skills make someone stand out in this position. These skills ensure the creation of immersive and visually appealing backgrounds that enhance the overall storytelling of games, animations, or other visual media.

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Infographic showing various 2D Background Artist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 72% Full Time, 24% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 98% Physical, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $51,263 per year, or $24.6 per hour.

Year-Round Teaching Artists

Appel Farm Arts & Music Center

Elmer, NJ • On-site

$50 - $75/hr

Full-time

Posted 11 days ago

Job description

Employment
Year-Round Teaching Artists
Join Our Roster!
Appel Farm Arts and Music Center is seeking passionate, experienced artists with a vested interest in arts education and arts integration to serve as Teaching Artists. Appel Farm is expanding our Teaching Artist Roster, and we are specifically seeking Theater, Movement, and Music-focused artists, along with creative educators who focus on visual and media arts. Join us for an excellent opportunity to share your art and gain experience in arts integrated learning.
Qualifications
Artists with expertise in music, theater, movement, dance, 2D and 3D visual arts, and media arts are needed for a variety of educational experiences including in-school and after-school programs, community workshops, and special events throughout the South Jersey region, as well as Arts Lab classes for early childhood, kids and teens, and adults. Teaching Artists must have demonstrated previous teaching experience teaching their area of the arts, ideally in a school setting.
We are seeking artists who share in our mission that creativity and artistic talents are innate and waiting to be developed in every person. Ideal candidates are progressive and offer engaging classroom strategies, with a classroom management approach focused on meeting people where they are at, collaborative problem solving, and restorative practices. Experience with early childhood education, differentiated instruction, and multilingual, especially Spanish-speaking, a plus.
This is a great opportunity to build your teaching resume, learning and implementing Arts Integration skills.
These are hourly positions ranging from $50-$75 per hour.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should email a resume to Bethann at bgrasso@appelfarm.org . Please include:
  • An up-to-date resume that includes all of your experience in arts and education.
  • A short biography that highlights your arts and arts education experience including any higher education, awards, accolades, performances and exhibits. Once approved to be a part of our roster, your biography will be used on our website and given to schools or organizations interested in your work.
  • Three professional references that include two references which focus on your skills and experiences as a teaching artist and one reference that speaks to your skills and talents as a professional artist.
Background Checks
Please note that all Teaching Artists must provide current copies of their background check for the state of NJ. Criminal Record Check, Finger Print CHRI and Child Abuse History Clearance must be completed.

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