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Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC

Ability to manage others, especially 3D Game Artists * Ability to work with and provide ... Pixologic ZBrush / Mudbox Recommended 2D Image Software (either or both): * Photoshop (CS4 and up)

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$20 - $50/hr

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions Sawhorse Productions is seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $50/hr

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions Sawhorse Productions is seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$20 - $50/hr

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions Sawhorse Productions is seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our ...

Scopely

Technical Artist - Monopoly GO!

Culver City, CA · On-site +1

$139K - $166K/yr

Scopely is looking for a Technical Artist to serve on and elevate our casual game, Monopoly GO ... Experience in Unity game engine * Experience in UI / UX implementation * Experience in 2D graphics ...

Sunblink

Marketing Artist (Contract)

Boulder, CO

$131K - $157K/yr

Marketing Artist This is a ~30 hour/week contract position. Get into Unity , beautifully arrange ... in-game assets to create 2D promotional images * Deep understanding of kawaii aesthetics and ...

Sunblink

Marketing Artist (Contract)

Boulder, CO · On-site +1

$131K - $157K/yr

Marketing Artist This is a ~30 hour/week contract position. Get into Unity , beautifully arrange ... in-game assets to create 2D promotional images * Deep understanding of kawaii aesthetics and ...

Catface

Thumbnail Artist

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$55K - $60K/yr

Visit our YouTube Channels Aphmau Gaming Aphmau Shuki Aphmau Fantasy Visit our websites Aphmau ... Create finished 2D illustrations in a cute, Chibi-inspired art style. * Paint over and composite ...

Sunblink

Marketing Artist (Contract) (Remote)

Boulder, CO · Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

Marketing Artist This is a ~30 hour/week contract position. Get into Unity , beautifully arrange ... in-game assets to create 2D promotional images * Deep understanding of kawaii aesthetics and ...

Scopely

Technical Artist - Monopoly GO!

Culver City, CA · On-site

$91K - $140K/yr

Scopely is looking for a Technical Artist to serve on and elevate our casual game, Monopoly GO ... Experience in Unity game engine * Experience in UI / UX implementation * Experience in 2D graphics ...

Akima, LLC

Game Developer

Huntsville, AL · On-site

Collaborate with designers, artists, and senior developers to implement gameplay features. * Follow ... Knowledge of 2D/3D game mechanics. * Proficiency in one or more programming languages (C#, C++, etc.

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As of Jun 9, 2026, the average yearly pay for entrylevel 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 Entrylevel 2D Game Artist vs Junior 2D Animator?

AspectEntrylevel 2D Game ArtistJunior 2D Animator
Required SkillsConcept art, sprite creation, basic animation, understanding of game enginesFrame-by-frame animation, character movement, storytelling through motion
Work EnvironmentGame development studios, indie teams, freelance projectsAnimation studios, game studios, multimedia companies
Common UsageDesigning game assets, backgrounds, charactersCreating animated sequences, character animations, visual effects

While both roles involve visual creation, an Entrylevel 2D Game Artist focuses on designing game assets and environments, whereas a Junior 2D Animator specializes in bringing characters and scenes to life through animation. Both positions require artistic skills and familiarity with digital tools, but their core responsibilities differ within the game development process.

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Infographic showing various Entrylevel 2D Game Artist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 75% Full Time, 24% Part Time, and 1% Temporary. Highlights an 88% Physical, 10% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $123,136 per year, or $59.2 per hour.
Lead 3D Game Artist

Lead 3D Game Artist

Epoch Games

Winston Salem, NC

Other

Posted 20 days ago

Job description

Company Description

Epoch Games is a volunteer-based, all-online, global game development team. We have no centrally-located headquarters and are unincorporated at this time. Most of the original founding members were modders developing the total conversion Middle Earth Roleplaying Project (MERP) mod for the Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim:
http://www.moddb.com/mods/merp-middle-earth-roleplaying-project
Currently Epoch Games is developing The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO). LoA:SO is an in-development indie open-world RPG set in an original fantasy world. The game is being developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 4 (UE4):
https://www.unrealengine.com/
For more information about the game, please check out our IndieDb page:
http://www.indiedb.com/games/the-lays-of-althas-sundered-order
NOTE: The address listed is our central office, but we are working as a completely remote development team at this time. No relocation is necessary.

Job Description

In this volunteer position you will be managing, and review the 3D work of, a team of other talented 3D Artist who work on a variety of high-quality, textured 3D assets for the The Lays of Althas: Sundered Order (LoA:SO), a PC Game in development for PC. We are looking for someone knowledgeable with creating 3D Models and Textures and a good eye for critique.

Communication is key to a smooth and efficient pipeline. You must be able to communicate clearly and effectively with other team-members and not be afraid to ask should any problems arise. We are an English-speaking team, so English fluency is a must.

Other duties include following team policies (given through team orientation as upon acceptance to the team) as well as attending meetings through Slack (our instant message program that we use to communicate)

This is a volunteer position, so no monetary compensation is being offered. We also cannot offer any work visas. We are only looking for spare-time hours.

At this time, we are having to rely upon free (or previously licensed) software. Please refer to the applications listed below for guidelines. We do not endorse piracy in any shape or form.

Qualifications

  • Good Communication and Team-collaboration skills is a must

  • Ability to manage others, especially 3D Game Artists

  • Ability to work with and provide constructive criticism and feedback to 3D Models and Textures

  • Knowledge of Physically-based Rendering (PBR) experience for game modeling/sculpting required.

  • Knowledge of working with low-poly/game-ready assets required.

  • Knowledge of Texturing (Diffuse, Normal, Displacement etc).

  • A passion for game development

Additional Information

Recommended 3D Modeling Software (1 or more):

  • Autodesk 3DS Max / Maya

  • Blender

  • Pixologic ZBrush / Mudbox

Recommended 2D Image Software (either or both):

  • Photoshop (CS4 and up)
  • GIMP

If you are missing any, we can help provide you with software.

Also recommended experience with Unreal Engine

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