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Tripledot Studios Limited

$108 - $123/hr

Establish UI implementation standards in Unity UI Toolkit, including hierarchy structure, layout ... Solid grounding in 2D art, animation, and UI design principles, with enough craft sensibility to ...

CrossFire Group

Principal Digital Artist

Oshkosh, WI · Hybrid

$30/hr

Create 2D assets for presentations, videos, 3D renderings, marketing materials, and digital ... Strong artistic and design eye, particularly for lighting, realism, composition, layout, and visual ...

Zobility

Digital Artist

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

... 2D assets to be used in projects ranging from corporate presentations to video to 3D rendering ... Strong art and design eye (lighting, realism, layout), exposure to creating real-time 3D and VR ...

New

CrossFire Group

Principal Digital Artist

Oshkosh, WI · Hybrid

$30.09/hr

Create 2D assets for presentations, videos, 3D renderings, marketing materials, and digital ... Strong artistic and design eye, particularly for lighting, realism, composition, layout, and visual ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Qualifications Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya ... Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout, characters, control-rigs, lighting ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

$62.74/hr

Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ... Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout, characters, control-rigs, lighting ...

Netflix

CG Artist, Experimental - INK

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$62.74/hr

Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ... Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout, characters, control-rigs, lighting ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

Los Gatos, CA

$62.74/hr

Qualifications Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya ... Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout, characters, control-rigs, lighting ...

Netflix

CG Experimental Artist - Ink

Los Angeles, CA

$62.74/hr

Experience with ComfyUI and traditional CG 2D and/or 3D DCCs such as Photoshop, Maya, Houdini ... Experience with creating and animating assets (terrains, layout, characters, control-rigs, lighting ...

ISHE

AI Pipeline & Production Manager

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$120 - $160/hr

Familiarity with 2D/3D production pipelines (layout, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing ... Artist-First Philosophy: Strong conviction that technology should empower human creators and ...

Corkyy

Senior Motion Designer (Remote)

New York, NY · Remote

$116K - $132K/yr

This contract role suits a self-directed artist who takes complete ownership of deliverables ... animation and layout. Experience: 5 to 8+ years focused in professional 2D motion design, with ...

New

ISHE

$120 - $160/hr

Familiarity with 2D/3D production pipelines (layout, animation, lighting, rendering, compositing ... Artist-First Philosophy: Strong conviction that technology should empower human creators and ...

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A 2D Layout Artist is responsible for designing and staging scenes in an animated production, ensuring proper composition, perspective, and continuity. They work from storyboards to create backgrounds and camera angles that guide animators in producing the final visual output. Their role is crucial in setting the mood and flow of a sequence, ensuring visual storytelling is both engaging and cohesive.

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A typical day for a 2D Layout Artist involves translating storyboards into detailed backgrounds and scene setups that guide the animation team. You’ll work closely with directors, background artists, and animators to ensure each shot aligns with the project's visual style and narrative requirements. Collaborating and incorporating feedback is a regular part of the workflow, as is managing deadlines for multiple scenes simultaneously. This dynamic environment offers opportunities to develop both technical and artistic skills, while also advancing toward senior layout, background, or art director roles over time.

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To thrive as a 2D Layout Artist, you need strong drawing abilities, a good understanding of perspective, composition, and storytelling, often supported by a degree in animation, fine arts, or related fields. Proficiency with digital art software such as Adobe Photoshop, Toon Boom Storyboard Pro, or similar programs is typically required. Attention to detail, time management, and strong communication skills are valuable soft skills for this role. These abilities ensure high-quality layouts that effectively support the animation pipeline and creative vision of the project.

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Principal Digital Artist I / OSKJP2055 / Hybrid

V-Soft Consulting Group, Inc

Oshkosh, WI • On-site

Other

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement

Posted 3 days ago

New

Key responsibilities

  • Create static renderings and animated visualizations of designs to support engineering reviews, marketing, and bid proposals.

  • Assist in the creation of 2D assets for projects such as corporate presentations, videos, and 3D rendering.

  • Work collaboratively with teammates and clients to develop high-quality visual content that meets or exceeds expectations.

Job description

Principal Digital Artist I- Hybrid 
 
Primary Location: Wisconsin
 
 
 
V-Soft Consulting is currently hiring for a Principal Digital Artist I for our premier client in Wisconsin.
 
 
Education and Experience»
  • Bachelors degree in Digital Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, Animation or related field.
  • Proficient with Adobe Creative Suite
  • Six (6) or more months of related work experience.
  • Experience in Maya, V-ray, Keyshot, or similar applications.
  • Experience with low poly modeling, UV mapping, and texture baking.
  • Experience with Realtime 3D engines (Unity, Unreal, VRED).
 
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities »
  • Knowledge of multiple 3D tools.
  • Proficient at post processing software (Adobe Photoshop, After Effects).
  • Strong art and design eye (lighting, realism, layout), exposure to creating real-time 3D and VR experiences, and Proficiency with AI-assisted creative workflows and digital content generation while maintaining high visual quality standards
  • The Associate Digital Artist supports the team to quickly and efficiently produce visualization content based on engineering and design data to support customer requirements with oversight. Create and develop content using a multitude of digital mediums for the best balance of quality and performance
 
WHAT YOU’LL DO:
Job Responsibilities:
  • Strong visual skills and understanding of key design principles
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Work collaboratively with teammates and clients to develop high quality deliverables that meet or exceed customer expectations
  • Work within our industrial design team to coordinate both in-vehicle and web-based UI experiences
  • Assist in the creation of 2D assets to be used in projects ranging from corporate presentations to video to 3D rendering
  • Create static renderings and animated visualizations of new or existing designs to support engineering design reviews, internal and external marketing, and bid proposals with an emphasis on schedule, quality and creativity

 
Interested?
 
Qualified candidates should send their resumes to
 
V-Soft Consulting Group is recognized among the top 100 fastest growing staffing companies in North America, V-Soft Consulting Group is headquartered in Louisville, KY with strategic locations in India, Canada and the U.S. V-Soft is known as an agile, innovative technology services company holding several awards and distinctions and has a wide variety of partnerships across diverse technology stacks.
 
As a valued V-Soft Consultant, you’re eligible for full benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision), a 401(k) plan, competitive compensation and more. V-Soft is partnered with numerous Fortune 500 companies, exceptionally positioned to advance your career growth.
 
V-Soft Consulting provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
 
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