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Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual ... Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual ... Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ...

Valicy

3D Artist

Wilmington, NC

A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D Artist ... Produce concept sketches and quick edits to communicate artistic concepts with the team.

Epic Games

Senior Technical Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

$117K - $140K/yr

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic is looking for a ...

POWERHOUSE ANIMATION STUDIOS I

2D Animator

Austin, TX · On-site

$34.13/hr

Experienced 2D animator with a strong command of character acting and performance. * Proficiency in ... artists and directors. * Experience working within tight deadlines while maintaining a high level ...

Epic Games

Principal Environment Artist

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic Games is seeking a ...

Epic Games

Character Animation Lead

Cary, NC · On-site

ART What We Do Push your artistic talent to the limit on a team of world-class environment, character, and concept artists who strive to innovate and inspire. What You'll Do Epic Games is looking for ...

Skydance

Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

From early concept exploration to final design execution, you will craft compelling, expressive ... Create clear and expressive character turnarounds, pose sheets, and supplementary drawings in 2D ...

Skydance

Character Designer

Santa Monica, CA · On-site

$2.9K - $4.0K/wk

From early concept exploration to final design execution, you will craft compelling, expressive ... Create clear and expressive character turnarounds, pose sheets, and supplementary drawings in 2D ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Use GenAI tools such as ComfyUI to generate concept frames, style frames, character explorations ... Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ...

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As of Aug 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for 2d character concept artist in the United States is $120,531.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $121,000.00 and $127,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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A 2D Character Concept Artist is responsible for designing and illustrating character concepts for video games, animation, films, or other media. They create detailed sketches, turnarounds, and final designs that establish the visual style and personality of characters. Their work helps guide 3D modelers, animators, and other artists in the production pipeline. Strong drawing skills, creativity, and an understanding of anatomy, storytelling, and design principles are essential for this role.

What does a 2D character concept artist do?

A typical day for a 2D Character Concept Artist involves sketching and refining character designs, attending creative meetings to discuss project direction, and collaborating with other artists, designers, and art directors to ensure consistency across the visual style. Artists often iterate on feedback, exploring multiple concepts or variations before finalizing designs. In addition to drawing, you may also conduct research on visual aesthetics, prepare presentation boards, and organize your digital files for handoff to other teams. The role blends creative independence with regular collaboration, making adaptability and clear communication vital parts of the daily workflow.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 2D character concept artist?

To excel as a 2D Character Concept Artist, you need strong drawing and design skills, a solid understanding of anatomy, color theory, and character development, typically supported by a portfolio demonstrating your artistic range. Familiarity with industry-standard software such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, or Clip Studio Paint is essential, and formal education in art or design can be advantageous. Collaboration, openness to feedback, and effective communication are important soft skills for working closely with art directors and development teams. These competencies ensure you can create compelling, imaginative characters that meet project requirements and contribute to successful visual storytelling.

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Senior Artist

Arrow International, Inc

Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 14 days ago

Job description

Job Type
Full-time
Description
Join the Fun at Arrow International!
Arrow International is the world's #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we're growing fast!
We're building a winning culture that's all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you're not just another employee, you're part of a high-performing team that's redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July!
If you're looking for a career that's exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be.
Position Summary
We are seeking an experienced Senior Gaming Art Generalist to join our Electronic Gaming team in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate is a highly versatile game artist with experience creating and implementing production-ready game assets for casino, slot, social casino, or related gaming products. You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual prototyping through final asset implementation, optimization, and release. This role works closely with Design, Engineering, Production, Audio, and QA to deliver high-quality Electronic Pull Tab games that entertain players while supporting charitable organizations.
Primary Roles and Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Support:
  • Work closely with the Creative Manager to own visual content implementation throughout the entire game development lifecycle, from concept through release.
  • Create high-quality game art assets including symbols, UI elements, logos, characters, backgrounds, animations, and visual effects.
  • Collaborate closely with Design, Engineering, Production, Audio, and QA teams to ensure visual quality and technical performance goals are achieved.
  • Research market trends, competitor products, and emerging visual styles within casino and gaming industries to inform product direction.
  • Develop rapid prototypes, mockups, and visual explorations during pre-production to communicate gameplay concepts and establish artistic direction.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve artistic and technical implementation issues throughout production.
  • Maintain organized project files, documentation, naming conventions, and version control practices to support efficient team workflows.
  • Ensure all assets meet quality, usability, memory, and performance requirements across supported platforms.
  • Participate in art reviews, provide constructive feedback, and help establish and maintain visual standards across products.
  • Mentor and support artists through artistic guidance, technical instruction, and pipeline best practices.
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Artistic Contribution:
  • Conceptualize and design visuals for layouts, UI, logos, characters, and other game elements across multiple styles and themes.
  • Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX.
  • Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet production deadlines while maintaining visual consistency.

Requirements
Experience and Education
  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in game art development, preferably within casino gaming, social casino, slot gaming, or related industries.
  • Professional experience developing casino gaming, slot machine, social casino, or charitable gaming products.
  • Experience with Unity or comparable game engines.
  • Experience with Spine, 3D software packages (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D), or motion graphics tools.
  • Demonstrated experience shipping multiple game titles from concept through release.
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
  • Strong understanding of game asset creation pipelines, optimization techniques, and real-time implementation constraints.
  • Experience integrating assets into game engines, proprietary tools, or similar production environments.
  • Solid understanding of animation principles and experience creating or implementing 2D and/or 3D animations.
  • Exceptional artistic skills including composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and character design.
  • Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize proprietary software and development tools.
  • Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fully remote environment.

Preferred Experience:
  • Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background.
  • Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of Spine is considered a plus
  • Experience with 3D Software (Maya, Blender, etc.).

We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about animation and gaming, we would love to hear from you!
PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The noise level in the work environment is low.
  • May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing,
veteran status, or physical or mental disability-except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at hr@arrowinternational.com.
Arrow International does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an approved vendor agreement will become the property of Arrow International, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired.
To ensure a safe and productive work environment, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must successfully pass a confidential pre-employment drug screening, which generally consists of a hair drug test, and receive an acceptable result as a condition of employment.

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