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Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Exceptional artistic skills including composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Exceptional artistic skills including composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and ...

Epoch Games

Lead 3D Game Artist

Winston Salem, NC · On-site

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 ... This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability Monday through Friday during core ...

Sawhorse Productions

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA

$20 - $50/hr

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions Sawhorse ... This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability Monday through Friday during core ...

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 ... This is an hourly freelance position, with expected availability Monday through Friday during core ...

Arrow International, Inc.

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL

$80 - $120K/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography ... Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography ... Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography ... Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ...

Lnw

Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

... artists and engineers to ensure that the player-facing vision for the game is achieved. Other ... Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. Participate in the planning, architecting, and ...

Lnw

Technical Artist

Raleigh, NC · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

... artists and engineers to ensure that the player-facing vision for the game is achieved. Other ... Implement art assets in 2D and 3D games. Participate in the planning, architecting, and ...

Valicy

3D Artist

Wilmington, NC

A solid grasp of form, color, and light for both 2D and 3D art assets is essential. The 3D Artist will work across all aspects of a game's visual design, UI, art, and more. Blending artistic ...

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As of Aug 18, 2026, the average hourly pay for freelance 2d game artist in the United States is $22.97, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.75 and $18.75 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a freelance 2D game artist?

A Freelance 2D Game Artist is a self-employed professional who creates two-dimensional visual assets for video games. Their work typically includes designing characters, environments, icons, user interface elements, and other graphical components essential for gameplay. Freelance 2D Game Artists often collaborate with game developers and studios on a project basis, allowing for flexibility and a diverse portfolio. They use digital art tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or specialized game art software to bring creative visions to life.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a freelance 2D game artist?

To thrive as a Freelance 2D Game Artist, you need strong illustration skills, a good grasp of color theory, and familiarity with game art styles, typically backed by a solid portfolio. Proficiency with digital art tools like Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, and game engines such as Unity or Unreal Engine is essential. Creativity, time management, and effective communication with clients and development teams are critical soft skills. These abilities ensure high-quality, visually compelling assets delivered on time and aligned with project goals.

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Freelance 2D game artists often collaborate with remote development teams, which can present challenges such as coordinating across different time zones, aligning on creative visions, and managing feedback cycles. Clear communication is key, as misunderstandings about art style or asset requirements can lead to revisions and delays. Successful artists typically use project management tools and maintain regular check-ins to stay aligned with team expectations and deliverables. Building strong relationships with clients and developers also helps ensure smoother project workflows and more enjoyable collaborations.
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Infographic showing various Freelance 2D Game Artist job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 66% Full Time, 22% Part Time, 1% Temporary, and 11% Contract. Highlights an 84% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 15% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $47,772 per year, or $23 per hour.

2D Game Artist (Mid to Senior)

Age of Learning, Inc.

Los Angeles, CA

$110K - $135K/yr

Full-time

Posted 17 days ago

Job description

Company Overview:

Age of Learning® is the leading developer of engaging and effective Pre-K through 2nd grade learning resources that help children build a strong foundation for academic success and a lifelong love of learning. The company's research-based curriculum, developed by education experts, includes the award-winning programs ABCmouse®, Adventure Academy®, as well as the adaptive, personalized school solutions, My Math Academy®, My Reading Academy®, and My Reading Academy Español®. Having served over 55 million children worldwide, Age of Learning is a global leader in efforts to advance equity, access, and opportunity for all children. To learn more about Age of Learning, visit AgeofLearning.com.

Summary:

We're looking for a versatile 2D Game Artist to create and own art across ABCmouse — one of the world's most beloved early learning apps. Our house style is bright, expressive, and unmistakably kid-friendly, and you'll be central to maintaining and extending it. 2D is the core of this role; a working understanding of 3D is a plus. You're a self-starter who takes real ownership of your work, drives it to completion, and raises your hand when something needs to happen — without waiting to be asked.

Responsibilities:
  • Create stylized, family-friendly 2D art: characters, props, environments, UI, coloring pages, thumbnails, banners, and in-game reward art within the ABCmouse house style
  • Casual games experience a plus
  • Build and iterate on interactive 2D animations in Rive for our Flutter-based game pipeline
  • Own assigned areas of the product from brief to ship — managing your workload, hitting deadlines, and holding a high bar for quality
  • Use a mix of Art (Adobe) and AI-assisted tools to generate illustrated content datasets at scale
  • Export and optimize assets for cross-platform mobile delivery (iOS, Android, Fire OS, web)
  • Apply a working knowledge of 3D to support or lightly contribute to 3D content as needed
  • Proactively identify pipeline gaps and propose improvements
  • Collaborate with curriculum, product, and engineering; participate in creative reviews and incorporate feedback quickly
Minimum Qualifications:
  • 6+ years of professional 2D game art, illustration, or UI art in a production environment
  • Portfolio demonstrating a cute, stylized, family-friendly art style consistent with ABCmouse
  • Proven ability to own work end to end without constant direction — self-directed, accountable, and reliable
  • Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop for mobile-optimized asset production
  • Experience with an interactive animation tool (Rive, Spine, or equivalent)
  • Working familiarity with 3D — enough to review assets or contribute lightly within an existing pipeline
  • Clear communicator who surfaces blockers early and keeps collaborators informed
  • Eager to learn new tools and pipelines, including AI-assisted workflows
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Portfolio examples in children's media, ed-tech, or stylized game art
  • Direct Rive experience, including interactive state machines
  • Hands-on 3D experience (Blender, Maya, or similar) in a stylized or toon-shaded aesthetic
  • Experience using AI image generation tools (Scenario, Midjourney, Firefly) in production
  • Familiarity with Flutter app art requirements and PNG/SVG optimization
  • Experience in ed-tech, children's entertainment, or mission-driven creative work
  • Figma proficiency for design handoff
  • Experience with Frame.io or similar review and asset-management platforms

The estimated salary range for a new hire in this position is below. Salary may vary depending on job-related factors, including knowledge, skills, experience, and location.

Total Compensation:
$110,000—$135,000 USD
Age of Learning currently provides:
  • 91% of employee health and welfare benefits premiums & 70% of dependent benefits premiums
  • A 401(k) program with employer match
  • 15 paid vacation days (increases to 20 days on your 3rd anniversary), 12 observed national paid holidays, 9 sick days, and 16 paid volunteer hours per year
  • 7 paid days for company-wide year end closure (includes 3 observed paid holidays)
  • Our flexible work culture means 2 or more days in the office (hybrid) or 100% fully remote options available for most positions
Security Advisory

At Age of Learning, we prioritize a safe recruitment process. Communication will come solely from official Age of Learning email addresses, @aofl.com, or our verified LinkedIn Recruiter accounts — be cautious of deviations. We will never request sensitive personal information during the early application stages. Interviews are conducted via phone, in person, or Zoom — never through messaging apps. Job offers are communicated verbally and followed by written documentation via DocuSign. Any requests for personal information will occur through secure channels only.

An Equal Opportunity Employer

Age of Learning, Inc. (the "Company") is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, veteran or military status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, domestic partner status, genetic information, or any other legally-recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances. Age of Learning, Inc. (the "Company") will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories pursuant to EEOC requirements and state applicable laws, e.g. New York City Fair Chance Act.

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