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Motocol

Gameplay Engineer

Glendale, CA · On-site

$25/hr

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 ...

AGS

Software Engineer - Game Dev

Atlanta, GA · On-site

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 ...

CrossFire Group

Principal Digital Artist

Oshkosh, WI · Hybrid

$30/hr

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.

International Game Technology

Art Lead

Chicago, IL · On-site

$90 - $110/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 ...

Zobility

Digital Artist

Oshkosh, WI · On-site

... 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 ...

CrossFire Group

Principal Digital Artist

Oshkosh, WI · Hybrid

$30.09/hr

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.

NCSU

Assistant or Associate Professor

Raleigh, NC · On-site

... 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 ...

Booz Allen Hamilton

Immersive Designer

Lexington, MA · On-site

$55 - $126/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 entrylevel 2d game artist jobs pay per year?

As of Sep 7, 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 August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, 23% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 86% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 13% 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.




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