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Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar role, with demonstrated leadership experience.

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar role, with demonstrated leadership experience.

Key Responsibilities: 2D/3D Integration * Seamlessly integrate multi-pass CGI renders (including ... Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, or equivalent ...

UX Motion Design Lead

Auburn Hills, MI · On-site

$104K - $136K/yr

Our global creative team consists of a diverse group of User Experience Designers, Interaction Designers, 2D/3D Visual Designers, Motion Graphic Artist, Researchers, and Prototypers. We are ...

Key Responsibilities: 2D/3D Integration * Seamlessly integrate multi-pass CGI renders (including ... Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, or equivalent ...

Key Responsibilities: 2D/3D Integration * Seamlessly integrate multi-pass CGI renders (including ... Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, or equivalent ...

Compositing Artist

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$80 - $120/hr

Key Responsibilities: 2D/3D Integration * Seamlessly integrate multi-pass CGI renders (including ... Bachelor's degree in Visual Effects, Computer Graphics, Animation, Digital Arts, or equivalent ...

$55 - $75/hr

* 2D Animator/ Graphic Designer for a DTC Brand for Paired 2D Animator/ Graphic Designer for a DTC ... Students will collaborate as a full production team, animators, artists, and composers, building ...

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Our first game: building a co-op horde shooter with a stylized look tied to a 2D cartoon. We're ... support 3D graphics and VR experiences. You will also document workflows and best practices ...

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... graphic storytelling, character development, composition, and editorial pacing. * Advanced working ...

Story Artist- Ink

Los Gatos, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... graphic storytelling, character development, composition, and editorial pacing. * Advanced working ...

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How much do 2d graphic artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for 2d graphic artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a 2D graphic artist?

A 2D Graphic Artist creates visual concepts and illustrations using digital or traditional tools to communicate ideas. They design graphics for advertisements, video games, animations, websites, and other media. Their work includes creating assets like icons, backgrounds, characters, and promotional materials. Strong artistic skills, creativity, and proficiency in design software like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator are essential.

What types of projects and daily tasks can a 2D graphic artist expect in this role?

As a 2D Graphic Artist, your daily work often includes creating original illustrations, refining visual assets, and collaborating with designers, marketers, or developers to bring concepts to life. Projects can range from designing user interface elements, character art, and marketing materials to storyboards and brand imagery, depending on the employer’s industry. You'll typically participate in regular feedback sessions, contribute to creative brainstorming meetings, and balance multiple deadlines. This role offers variety, creativity, and the chance to see your visual work featured across digital or print platforms.

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

To thrive as a 2D Graphic Artist, you need a strong command of design principles, illustration techniques, and visual storytelling, typically supported by a portfolio and related art education. Proficiency in industry-standard tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and sometimes animation software is expected, and certificates in these programs can be advantageous. Creativity, attention to detail, and good communication are vital soft skills, allowing effective collaboration and interpretation of client or team feedback. These abilities ensure the creation of polished, compelling visuals that meet both artistic and commercial objectives.

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Senior Artist

Arrow International Inc

Chicago, IL • On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 16 days ago


Key responsibilities

  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to artists to promote growth and skill development.

  • Design and create visuals for game elements such as layouts, UI, logos, and characters, and produce high-quality 2D assets and VFX.

  • Ensure timely delivery of assets that meet project deadlines and maintain visual consistency.


Job description

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 a Senior Artist to join our Visual Development Team. The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You’ll play a key role in the overall development of our games’ look and style, ensure creative alignment, and maintain a high standard of work. The ideal candidate will have experience providing feedback, solving creative challenges, and driving visual consistency across projects.


Salary range commensurate with experience. This role provides competitive benefits including an annual performance bonus, profit sharing program, and a 401K with company match. 


The Targeted Pay Range for this role is $80 - $120,000. 


Primary Roles and Responsibilities


Leadership and Team Support:

  • Provide mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to artists at various experience levels to promote growth and skill development.
  • Support team members by troubleshooting artistic challenges and offering creative solutions.
  • Ensure the team's output aligns with project goals and meets Arrow’s quality standards.
  • Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders.

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

  • Degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field (Associates or Bachelors).
  • 5+ years of work experience as an Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar role, with demonstrated leadership experience.
  • Portfolio showcasing high-quality industry-standard artwork, including 2D game assets and animations.
  • Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and experience with After Effects for VFX animation.
  • Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and composition, with an eye for detail and precision.
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and provide leadership.
  • Open to constructive critique and committed to ongoing learning and development.
  • Must work well in a team 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.