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Entry Level 2D Game Artist Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, artists, designers and ... Game programming skills including 2D and 3D math, physics, FX and UI systems. Strong collaboration ...

This is an entry-level engineering role ideal for someone eager to grow their skills while ... Working closely with Game Designers, Artists, Sound Designers, and fellow Engineers, you will help ...

Create 2D assets for presentations, videos, 3D renderings, marketing materials, and digital ... Bachelor's degree in Digital Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, Animation, or a related field.

Art Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$100 - $125/hr

You will create high-quality 2D and 3D artwork, animation, typography, graphic designs, logos ... This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile artist who enjoys solving creative and technical ...

... 2D assets to be used in projects ranging from corporate presentations to video to 3D rendering ... Bachelors degree in Digital Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, Animation or related field. We offer ...

Create 2D assets for presentations, videos, 3D renderings, marketing materials, and digital ... Bachelor's degree in Digital Art, Graphic Design, Game Design, Animation, or a related field.

... Arts, Design and Technology with a focus on Visual Effects for Interactive Media and Virtual Production (Games Design and Development, Virtual and Mixed Reality, 2D and 3D animation, kinetic and ...

Immersive Designer

Lexington, MA · On-site

$80 - $100/hr

Work with a team of artists, programmers, instructional designers, and game designers to envision ... Create 2D art assets that are imaginative, thorough, practicable, and consistent with organization ...

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How much do entry level 2d game artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 8, 2026, the average yearly pay for entry level 2d game artist in the United States is $123,136.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $79,000.00 and $170,500.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Entry Level 2D Game Artist vs Junior 2D Game Artist?

AspectEntry Level 2D Game ArtistJunior 2D Game Artist
CredentialsBasic art training, portfolioSimilar credentials, often with some project experience
Work EnvironmentInternships, small studios, indie projectsSmall to mid-sized game studios, freelance work
Industry UsageEntry-level position, learning roleEarly career, developing skills

The Entry Level 2D Game Artist and Junior 2D Game Artist roles are similar, both requiring foundational art skills and portfolios. The main difference lies in terminology; 'Entry Level' emphasizes the beginner status, while 'Junior' indicates someone with some experience but still in early career stages. Both roles serve as stepping stones into the game industry, with similar work environments and expectations.

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Infographic showing various Entry Level 2D Game Artist job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 3% Internship, 64% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 10% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,136 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

Gameplay Engineer

Motocol

Glendale, CA • On-site

$25/hr

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Company Description

Motocol is recruiting for our client.


Job Description

An ideal candidate has Mobile Unity Game development, C# and a passion for games, mobile or any type. Samples or examples of work - can be from a prototype, in college, etc. Must be able to work collaboratively in a team environment and be willing to learn every day. Ideal candidate is also driven to make games. This position is part technical and part designing for the user.  The Client is seeking a talented Gameplay Engineer (Designer Programmer) to join its team of passionate gamers. Ability to drive gameplay aspects of the game development process. Work effectively as part of a multi-disciplinary team of engineers, artists, designers and producers on mobile game projects. Design and build fun features in a high-quality way for our mobile games, participate in weekly sprints, keeping the team updated with your progress. Work with systems and tools used in professional software development, such as source control, issue tracking and others.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications: 2+ years' experience developing mobile Unity games. Production-level ability in one game programming language, such as C#. Working knowledge of development tools and environments such as Unity. Passion for developing player feedback / game feel. Game design skills - especially mechanics design, prototyping concepts and systems design. Game programming skills including 2D and 3D math, physics, FX and UI systems. Strong collaboration skills. A passion for games. Preferred Qualifications: Working prototypes of concepts that showcase rapid iteration process. Experience building and publishing Unity iOS and Android apps or games. Experience C++, Objective C or JAVA, or other coding

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Hourly Bill rate :$25.00

No backround check.

Duration 10 months.