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Industrial Designer II

Boston, MA · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Proficiency in 2D and 3D design tools (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, SolidWorks, KeyShot, or ... we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive ...

Whoop

Industrial Designer II

Boston, MA · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Proficiency in 2D and 3D design tools (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, SolidWorks, KeyShot, or ... we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive ...

Whoop

Industrial Designer II

Boston, MA · On-site

$80K - $110K/yr

Proficiency in 2D and 3D design tools (e.g., Illustrator, Photoshop, SolidWorks, KeyShot, or ... we value character as much as experience. As we continue to build a diverse and inclusive ...

ZeniMax Media

Senior Concept Artist

Rockville, MD · On-site

$85K - $185K/yr

Create high quality concept art that can include key art, character designs, hard surface ... You have excellent 2D art creation and graphic design skills. * You are capable of meeting tight ...

Sight & Sound Theatres

Art & Media Manager

Ronks, PA · On-site

... 2D and 3D Artists, Animators, Media Designers, and Concept Artists. The Manager fosters the ... Foster a healthy and collaborative team culture that reflects Sight & Sound's values of Character ...

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How much do 2d character designer jobs pay per year?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for 2d character designer in the United States is $83,176.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $66,000.00 and $91,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a 2D Character Designer do?

A 2D Character Designer creates visually appealing characters for games, animations, comics, and other media. They develop character concepts, silhouettes, expressions, and outfits while ensuring consistency with the project's artistic style. Using tools like Photoshop and Illustrator, they transform ideas into refined digital illustrations. Their work often involves collaborating with art directors, animators, and writers to bring characters to life.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a 2D Character Designer?

As a 2D Character Designer, your daily tasks generally include sketching character concepts, refining designs based on feedback, and finalizing artwork for use in games, animations, or marketing materials. You will often work closely with art directors, animators, and other creative professionals to ensure your characters fit the project’s style and narrative. Attending team meetings, presenting design ideas, and making revisions based on input are also common parts of the role. This collaborative environment helps ensure that your character designs contribute effectively to the overall creative vision.

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

To thrive as a 2D Character Designer, you need strong drawing skills, creativity, and an understanding of anatomy, design principles, and visual storytelling, often supported by a relevant degree or portfolio. Proficiency in industry-standard design software such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or Clip Studio Paint is crucial, and many employers look for expertise in digital illustration tools. Collaboration, communication, and the ability to accept feedback are important soft skills for working effectively in multidisciplinary teams. These competencies are essential to create memorable and marketable characters that meet project goals and client expectations.

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Intermediate Experiential Graphic Designer

IA Interior Architects

Boston, MA • On-site

Full-time

Posted 7 days ago

Job description

IA Interior Architects translates client goals, brand and culture into powerful environments built around people, processes, technologies and business drivers. Our clients in diverse markets worldwide require high-performance, visually compelling and sustainable environments to move their enterprise forward, support their culture, engage their staff, integrate technology and drive efficiencies. As architects, designers, workplace strategists and environmental specialists in the largest global architecture firm concentrating exclusively on interiors, we help clients articulate and align their business strategies and core values with the dynamic use of space.
Our team members are highly collaborative, creative, professional, and entrepreneurial. Joining our team requires skill, passion, curiosity, collaboration, drive, a sense of humor, and a love of interiors. We are currently seeking a full-time Intermediate Experiential Graphic Designer for our Boston studio. Under the supervision of EGD design leadership, the Intermediate Experiential Graphic Designer performs a wide variety of tasks.
This is a hybrid position, working 3 days/week in-person.
Specific responsibilities will include:
  • Collaborate with internal teams and participate in the exploration of opportunities to amplify the character of a place, creatively expressing brand identity in captivating and imaginative ways.
  • Work with the project team to conceptualize, design, and document impactful experiences, including graphics, art, displays, signage/wayfinding, and interactive experiences for a broad spectrum of client brands, delivered as both 2D environmental graphics and 3D dimensional installations.
  • Participate in creating a cohesive visual style for each project that guides the graphic development of individual elements.
  • Design and develop project presentations, and edit plans, elevations, renderings, and mood boards to represent and document the design.
  • Produce project tasks independently; solicit review and direction from team leadership; and implement feedback and revisions with accuracy.

Required Education and Work Experience:
  • Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in Graphic Design, Industrial Design, Interior Design, or Architecture.
  • 3+ years of design experience in a studio environment, with some environmental graphic design (EGD) experience.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  • Solid branding and graphic design sensibilities, with an understanding of color usage, typography, and composition. Ability to think spatially and visualize design within the built environment.
  • Some experience across the phases of EGD projects, with the ability to communicate progress to the team.
  • Clear communication skills and the ability to present to internal teams.
  • Proficiency in Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign [with CADtools], Illustrator, Acrobat) and MS Office required.
  • Strong work ethic, with the ability to be efficient, proactive, flexible, and maintain a positive spirit. Desire to work collaboratively with architects, interior designers, and strategists in integrated, multidisciplinary teams.
  • Bonus: Experience with Revit and 3D modeling software (Enscape, SketchUp, V-Ray, 3ds Max); ability to hand sketch or digitally render; and experience in video editing or creative technology are a plus.

Please submit a portfolio or work examples with your application for consideration.
Interior Architects, Inc. (IA) provides equal opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and employment to all persons without regard to their race, color, creed, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital status, nationality, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, uniformed service member and to promote the full realization of equal employment opportunities.

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