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SciPlay

2D Game Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

Position Summary The 2D Game Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality illustrations for ... illustration, graphic design, color theory, character design, with 3d skills being a plus.

SciPlay

2D Game Artist

Austin, TX · On-site

Position Summary The 2D Game Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality illustrations for ... illustration, graphic design, color theory, character design, with 3d skills being a plus.

Animationclub

$60 - $80/hr

Create daily brand visuals, illustrations, and animations * Produce creative assets for paid ads ... In this course, you'll focus on character acting in 2D animation, learning how to bring emotion and ...

SCALIS

Character Designer

Berkeley, CA · On-site

$125 - $150/hr

In this role, you'll create original characters that begin as expressive 2D concepts and evolve ... Exceptional drawing, illustration, and concept design skills with a strong understanding of anatomy ...

Neros Technologies

Concept Artist

Torrance, CA · On-site

$103K - $144K/yr

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems America and its ... Own 2D and 3D art direction for product concepts and illustrations spanning our Marketing channels ...

Neros Technologies

Concept Artist

Torrance, CA · On-site

$103K - $144K/yr

As drones transform the character of warfare, Neros is delivering the systems America and its ... Own 2D and 3D art direction for product concepts and illustrations spanning our Marketing channels ...

Socket.dev

Senior Game Artist, Apple Arcade

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$150 - $200/hr

... Illustrator producing 2D vector art, alongside strong 3D art fundamentals, and the artistic ... Experience with character animation.Experience optimizing assets to perform well across a range of ...

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IGT

Art Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...

Progressive Gaming

Art Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...

International Game Technology

Art Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

... and character designs. * Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction ... Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or ...

Progressive Gaming

Artist Principal Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

... concepting, character development, and animation. Customarily and regularly establishes the art ... 2D illustration, graphic design, 3D, and/or generalist skills desirable. Extensive knowledge of ...

IGT

Artist Principal Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

... concepting, character development, and animation. Customarily and regularly establishes the art ... 2D illustration, graphic design, 3D, and/or generalist skills desirable. Extensive knowledge of ...

Apple Inc.

Senior Game Artist, Apple Arcade

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$200 - $250/hr

... Illustrator producing 2D vector art, alongside strong 3D art fundamentals, and the artistic ... Experience with character animation. * Experience optimizing assets to perform well across a range ...

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Apple

Senior Game Artist, Apple Arcade

Cupertino, CA · On-site

$184K - $277K/yr

Experience with character animation. Experience optimizing assets to perform well across a range of ... Illustrator producing 2D vector art, alongside strong 3D art fundamentals, and the artistic ...

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

As of Sep 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for 2d character illustrator in the United States is $59,345.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $38,500.00 and $68,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a 2d character illustrator do?

A 2D Character Illustrator is an artist who specializes in creating visual representations of characters in a two-dimensional format. They design, sketch, and refine characters for use in video games, animations, comics, and other media. Their work involves developing unique character concepts, drawing poses, expressions, and costumes, often collaborating with writers, animators, and art directors to ensure the characters fit the story and style of the project. Mastery of digital illustration tools, creativity, and strong drawing skills are essential for this role.

What are some common challenges 2d character illustrators face when interpreting client briefs?

One common challenge for 2D Character Illustrators is translating a client's vision—which may be vague or open-ended—into a clear and appealing character design. This often requires strong communication skills to ask the right questions and clarify expectations, as well as the ability to iterate quickly based on feedback. Additionally, illustrators must balance creative expression with brand or project guidelines, ensuring their work aligns with the intended tone and style. Collaboration with writers, art directors, and other team members is essential to achieve a cohesive final result.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a 2d character illustrator, and why are they important?

To thrive as a 2D Character Illustrator, you need strong drawing skills, an understanding of anatomy and character design principles, and proficiency in digital illustration, often supported by a degree in art or related field. Familiarity with tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and drawing tablets such as Wacom is typically required. Creativity, attention to detail, and the ability to interpret feedback are essential soft skills in this role. These abilities ensure the creation of engaging, original characters that meet project requirements and client expectations.

What is the difference between 2D Character Illustrator vs 2D Concept Artist?

Aspect2D Character Illustrator2D Concept Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, illustration skills, sometimes formal art educationPortfolio, concept design skills, often formal art or design education
Work EnvironmentFreelance, studio, gaming, animation, publishingGame studios, film, animation, advertising
Industry UsageCharacter creation for games, comics, merchandiseInitial visual development, character concepts, environment sketches

While both roles involve creating visual art, a 2D Character Illustrator focuses on designing detailed character images for various media, whereas a 2D Concept Artist specializes in developing initial concepts and visual ideas for characters and environments during the early stages of a project. The skills and work environments overlap, but their primary focus differs in purpose and output.

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Infographic showing various 2D Character Illustrator job openings in the United States as of June 2026, with employment types broken down into 81% Full Time, 12% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 4% Contract, 1% Nights, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,345 per year, or $28.5 per hour.

2D Game Artist

Austin, TX • On-site

SciPlay
201 - 500 employees
Learn more about SciPlayexternal

Full-time

Retirement

Posted 19 days ago

Job description

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.

SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!

Position Summary

The 2D Game Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality illustrations for ongoing live game content, features and events while adhering the overall game art direction and UI style. They are required to coordinate delivery of finished assets to the technical artists in a complete, organized, and well-documented fashion. They should have the ability to deliver exceptional quality, leverage the latest AI art tools and deliver within a reasonable production schedule.

2D Game Artists are expected to be expert users of Adobe Photoshop. Artists are expected to have superior talents in several artistic categories, including: illustration, graphic design, color theory, character design, with 3d skills being a plus.

Responsibilities:
  • Follow the direction of the Art Manager to create high-quality concept art for game content and events screens that adhere to the overall game's illustration and UI aesthetic.
  • Work rapidly to ideate creative concepts and work in an iterative process.
  • Create concepts that work with existing game UI aesthetic.
  • Create illustrations that are pre-planned to work well with 2D animation and vfx.
  • Create logo designs for game features that adhere to game art style.
  • Use AI tools to accelerate and enhance concepting and asset creation.
  • Use and/or create 3D elements as basis for 2D illustrations.
  • Demonstrate ability to follow dictated file structure and organization for delivery of art assets.
  • Demonstrate ability to provide all necessary assets and documentation within expected deadlines.
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience creating art for mobile games is required.
  • Exceptional understanding of character design, color theory, composition, lighting, graphic design and text treatments is required.
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is required.
  • Experience using AI art tools is required.
  • Experience using Blender is preferred.
  • Experience using Adobe Illustrator is preferred.
  • Ability to explore new styles and self-assess abilities.

We are SciPlay! We make games!

The roots of our company are simple and strong: our founders fell head over heels for casino games and had a vision to create the most entertaining free-to-play casino games for gamers around the world. We've grown into a company that makes games we are truly proud of and that are enjoyed by millions of players every day. Our history is extensive, but we're just getting started. In 1998, we got our start as Phantom EFX and in 2019, we reintroduced ourselves as SciPlay and went public on the Nasdaq.

At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally. From our yearly development conferences, shindigs, and new game launches, we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take great pride in our ability to create authentic experiences for players, and we are excited to continue investing in our workforce, technology, and our data-driven approach, all with the mission of delighting our players long into the future. We believe that if we continue to stay passionate, set ambitious goals, live our values and play together, we will become the #1 social casino and casual gaming company in the world.

A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:

  • Competitivesalaries
  • Annualbonuses, matching 401k
  • Funenvironment:OpenOffice Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks.Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.
  • Food!FullyStocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week
  • PaidFamily Leave
  • PaidVolunteer Time
  • Annual2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:

https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay

Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU

SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games! Learn more atwww.lnw.com.

SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click hereEEOC Poster.

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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