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Fullerton, CA

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Associate of Arts (AA) Degree in a related field preferred * 3+ years of experience as a Drafter in ... in 2D drafting using Creo Elements/Direct Drafting (or similar) and 3D modeling using Solidworks ...

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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for part time 2d artist in the United States is $129,541.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $127,000.00 and $152,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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Part time 2D artists are creative professionals who work on a flexible or reduced schedule to create two-dimensional visual content, such as illustrations, character designs, backgrounds, and concept art. They may be employed by game studios, animation companies, advertising agencies, or work as freelancers. Their responsibilities can include sketching, digital painting, editing graphics, and collaborating with other team members to bring visual ideas to life. Part time roles typically offer a set number of hours per week, allowing for work-life balance or pursuit of other projects.

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To thrive as a Part Time 2D Artist, you need strong drawing abilities, an understanding of color theory, and a portfolio demonstrating artistic proficiency, often supported by relevant coursework or a degree in art or design. Proficiency with digital illustration tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, or similar software is typically required. Creativity, time management, and effective communication help artists deliver quality work and collaborate with clients or teams. These skills ensure that 2D artists can produce visually compelling assets that meet project goals and deadlines, even on a part-time schedule.

How does a part time 2D artist typically collaborate with other team members when working on projects remotely?

Part-time 2D artists often collaborate with project managers, game designers, and developers through digital communication tools such as Slack, Trello, or Asana. They participate in virtual meetings to discuss design briefs, receive feedback, and align their artwork with the project's overall vision. Sharing progress through cloud-based platforms allows for efficient feedback cycles and ensures that their work integrates smoothly with other team members’ contributions. Maintaining clear communication and being proactive in seeking clarification are key to successful remote collaboration in this role.

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CredentialsPortfolio, basic art skillsPortfolio, strong drawing skills, some industry experience
Work EnvironmentFreelance, studio, remoteStudio, freelance, remote
Industry UsageVideo games, animation, advertisingVideo games, film, animation

Part Time 2D Artists focus on creating visual assets like characters, backgrounds, and UI elements, often with a broader scope. Concept Artists specialize in designing characters, environments, and ideas during early development stages. While both roles require strong artistic skills and portfolios, Concept Artists typically need more conceptual and illustrative expertise. The roles often overlap in industries like gaming and animation, but their focus and responsibilities differ significantly.

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Online Adjunct Faculty - School of Communication and the Arts, Animation

Remote

Liberty University
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Job description

Adjuncts are essential to Liberty University's mission of Training Champions for Christ. It is expected that an adjunct member models a personal commitment to the goals and values of Liberty University, engage in an active commitment to, and experience of, personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. Adjuncts should view their teaching, engagement with students, and scholarship as a means to a significant educational end. They should strive to employ a variety of techniques for the development of good learning conditions, view each student as a unique individual, and insofar as it is possible, provide for individual differences, abilities, and interests.

The candidate will be capable of teaching various levels of animation at the undergraduate online program. Faculty should also have a broad understanding of the role of animation in contemporary culture, art, and commerce. Demonstrate an understanding of the pre-production, production, and post-production processes with a portfolio demonstrating a thorough knowledge of the modeling and animation pipeline and workflow. Experience teaching animation courses online is preferred. Faculty should also be familiar with current industry-standard 2D animation software such as Toon Boom Harmony and Adobe Animate, as well as 3D animation tools like Blender, Maya, ZBrush, and 3DS Max. Experience in game design, including the use of game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine, would also be valuable but not required. Understanding character set-up techniques including rigging and dynamics would be a plus. Experience with cutting-edge design technologies such as AI, generative design, and motion graphics.

Responsibilities:

Teaching undergraduate and/or graduate students within the online Graphic Design curriculum.

Managing and supporting developed lectures, discussions, and course assignments with current industry standard practices.

Providing regular and timely feedback to students to improve their design thinking and execution as well as to supervisors to promote student success.

Evaluate student work and provide detailed critiques submitting grades in a timely manner.

Stay current with design industry trends, software, and technologies

Educational Requirements:

Candidates must possess a minimum of a Master's Degree in Art, Graphic Design, or Communication Design, and demonstrated experience in the concentration.

A terminal degree preferred in the Arts, a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree, Mdes, or PhD in animation or a related visual arts field.

A plus would be professional achievements in animation or digital media equivalent to an MFA degree. As well as certifications in the various fields of animation and motion graphics

Time Type

Part time

Location

Remote Location

Pay Rate

Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the "religion" component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.

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