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Tri-C

Adjunct Faculty, Art (2D)

Westlake, OH · On-site

$951/wk

Department: Creative Arts Location: College-Wide Reports To: Associate Dean Recruitment Type ... Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check.

Pro Energy Services

3D Artist and Designer

Houston, TX · On-site

The artist develops 2D drawings along with 3D visualizations that inform customers in technical ... Candidate must also pass a State and Federal criminal history/security background check and pre ...

Arrow International, Inc.

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL

$130K - $156K/yr

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background. * Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of ...

Arrow International, Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background. * Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of ...

Arrow International Inc

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$130K - $156K/yr

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX. * Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet ... Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background. * Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of ...

Montgomery College

MD · On-site

Experience teaching college level visual arts courses (Graduate school teaching assistantship or ... Successful completion of a background check and degree verification (if applicable). If a ...

Netflix

Storyboard Artist - Ink

Los Angeles, CA · On-site

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Traditional art, photography, or film background. This job may be covered by a collective ...

Netflix

Storyboard Artist - Ink

Los Gatos, CA

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Traditional art, photography, or film background. This job may be covered by a collective ...

Netflix

Storyboard Artist - Ink

Vancouver, WA

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Traditional art, photography, or film background. This job may be covered by a collective ...

Netflix

Storyboard Artist - Ink

Los Angeles, CA

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Traditional art, photography, or film background. This job may be covered by a collective ...

Netflix

Storyboard Artist - Ink

Los Angeles, CA

$74.52/hr

Use knowledge of 2D and/or CG animation to ensure that posing, staging, and cutting is both ... Traditional art, photography, or film background. This job may be covered by a collective ...

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How much do permanent 2d background artist jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 14, 2026, the average yearly pay for permanent 2d background 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.

What is the difference between Permanent 2D Background Artist vs Concept Artist?

AspectPermanent 2D Background ArtistConcept Artist
Primary RoleCreates detailed backgrounds for animations, games, or filmsDesigns characters, environments, and visual concepts for projects
Skills & ToolsDigital painting, environment design, Photoshop, illustrationSketching, digital painting, Photoshop, creativity in character/environment design
Work EnvironmentAnimation studios, game companies, film productionGame studios, film, advertising, freelance projects
CredentialsPortfolio, artistic skills, relevant experiencePortfolio, strong drawing skills, creative portfolio

While both roles involve digital art and design, a Permanent 2D Background Artist specializes in creating static backgrounds for visual media, whereas a Concept Artist focuses on developing initial visual ideas and characters. The roles often overlap but serve different stages of the production process.

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Infographic showing various Permanent 2D Background Artist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 50% Full Time, 49% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $129,541 per year, or $62.3 per hour.

Freelance Background Artist for YouTube Studio

Newscape Studios

Austin, TX • Remote

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago

Job description

Job Summary

Newscape Studios, Inc has a dozen YouTube channels, with over 10 million total subscribers. We create content based on popular video games such as Fortnite, Minecraft, and original animations. Newscape also produces a vast array of videos for a young audience and content through animation and machinima.

We are looking to add Freelance 2D Background artists to our team to work on our animation. Candidates must have substantial knowledge using Adobe Creative Suite, particularly Photoshop. Toon Boom knowledge is a plus but not required.

Animation channels to match style of:

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCToxKVrkEuAONR4rFIJ_DyQ

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Keep an organized and efficient workflow
  • Fully finalize environments and background props for full use in production
  • Meet daily quotas during the production week 
  • Responsible for approximately 25 environments per week.
  • Depending on skill and experience some duties and responsibilities may differ

Qualifications and Skills:

  • Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, Procreate
  • Illustrator/Background artists must be able to adapt to a variety of styles
  • Strong understanding of composition, perspective, color theory, light and form is a must
  • Must be able to work as part of a team
  • Communicates effectively
  • Great listening skills
  • Great time management skills
  • Comfortable in meeting deadlines and daily quotas
  • Strong attention to detail and consistency 

Competitive pay: $800.00 per production week

Portfolio is required to be considered. 

This is a remote/ work from home, Independent Contractor Position. 

Artists with LLCs are preferred but not required.
If you receive an email from Newscapeprocareers.com this is a scam. Newscape Studios will not email questionnaires, ask for any personal information such as SS #, address, or bank account information or present a  job offer without a face to face interview with our supervisors and/or Human Resources.  If you receive an email from newscapeprocareers.com, please report to the authorities.  Be careful of scams. 

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