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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 ... Experience breaking down 2D assets into clean layered pieces ready for use in animation software ...

Contract Location: Remote Become a part of our customer's forward-thinking team as a 2D Game ... Work closely with designers and artists to rapidly prototype games and enhance the user experience.

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 ... Experience breaking down 2D assets into clean layered pieces ready for use in animation software ...

The Role We are looking for a Compositing Artist (Project-Based) to deliver clean, high-quality ... fully remote contract role. B2B cooperation only - you will work with us as an independent ...

Technical Artist - Monopoly GO!

Culver City, CA · On-site +1

$139K - $166K/yr

... remote basis. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day ... Import and integrate 2D and 3D assets from external tools into Unity * Manage, implement, and ...

Senior Technical Artist

Culver City, CA · On-site +1

$139K - $166K/yr

... remote basis. At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day ... Import and integrate 2D and 3D assets from external tools into Unity * Manage, implement, and ...

Thumbnail Artist

Austin, TX · On-site +1

$55K - $60K/yr

Create finished 2D illustrations in a cute, Chibi-inspired art style. * Paint over and composite ... Remote Classification: Exempt The is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of ...

Culver City, California (In-Office) / Remote considered , UK London office / remote considered Job ... and/or 2D/3D software packages (e.g., Blender, Maya, Nuke, Houdini). o Familiarity with Google ...

Game Developer - Java libGDX

$52.25 - $67.50/hr

Contract Location: Remote Become a part of our client's energetic team as a Java Game Developer ... 2D and 3D games utilizing Java and libGDX across various platforms. * Work closely with artists ...

Experience managing 3D and 2D artists in production * Must have knowledge and experience budgeting ... On-set experience a plus About This Role This is a remote based role. Note: At this time we are ...

... bold Production Artist who thrives in todays digital media landscape. This role involves the ... Excellent communication and collaboration skills, especially in remote or digital-first teams. * A ...

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How much do remote contract 2d artist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jun 9, 2026, the average hourly pay for remote contract 2d artist in the United States is $28.57, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $14.66 and $42.55 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Remote Contract 2D Artist vs Remote Contract Concept Artist?

AspectRemote Contract 2D ArtistRemote Contract Concept Artist
CredentialsPortfolio, proficiency in digital art toolsPortfolio, strong drawing skills, concept design experience
Work EnvironmentRemote, project-basedRemote, collaborative, often iterative
Industry UsageVideo games, animation, advertisingVideo games, film, animation
Search & Comparison IntentUnderstanding role differences, job requirementsClarifying scope of work, skills needed

Remote Contract 2D Artists focus on creating finished digital artwork, while Remote Contract Concept Artists develop initial visual ideas and designs. Both roles require strong artistic skills and digital proficiency, but Concept Artists emphasize conceptualization and brainstorming, whereas 2D Artists focus on detailed execution. Understanding these differences helps job seekers find roles aligned with their skills and career goals.

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Infographic showing various Remote Contract 2D Artist job openings in the United States as of May 2026, with employment types broken down into 5% Internship, 51% Full Time, 16% Part Time, 5% Temporary, and 23% Contract. Highlights an 5% In-person, and 95% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $59,432 per year, or $28.6 per hour.

Marketing Artist (Contract) (Remote)

Sunblink

Boulder, CO • Remote

$130K - $155K/yr

Contractor

Posted 5 days ago


Job description

Marketing Artist

This is a ~30 hour/week contract position.

Get into Unity, beautifully arrange characters and items for screenshots and keyart, and polish them to perfection to highlight the best of Hello Kitty Island Adventure.


Core Responsibilities
  • Create high-quality, character-focused promotional art packages for marketing campaigns and product updates
  • Collaborate with marketing and art leadership to ensure alignment with brand guidelines and game aesthetics
  • Balance planned work with emergent marketing opportunities, communicating feasibility and proposing trade-offs where necessary
Required Experience
  • 2D art background with an ability to demonstrate work in a similar style to Hello Kitty Island Adventure's marketing initiatives
  • Strong eye for composition, lighting, and color that tells a story
  • Ability to seamlessly blend, paint over, and polish 3D renders to create a cohesive single image
  • Proficient in graphic design with a keen eye for creating visually balanced and harmonious compositions
  • Ability to quickly synthesize game art style and brand guidelines, responding well to feedback
  • Excellent verbal, written, and visual communication skills
  • Availability during standard business hours (US Mountain Time) to collaborate with teammates in real-time
Bonus Experience
  • 3D and/or Unity experience for manipulating in-game assets to create 2D promotional images
  • Deep understanding of kawaii aesthetics and current trends in cozy game marketing
  • Experience breaking down 2D assets into clean layered pieces ready for use in animation software such as Spine
  • Skilled in logo design with a focus on visual identity
  • Experience creating marketing art for an established IP
Hours & Expectations

This is a 3 month initial contract with opportunities for extension depending on project status and work compatibility. We expect 30-40 hours a week most weeks.

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We encourage underrepresented applicants to apply even if you do not meet 100% of the qualifications.

Transparency in AI Usage

If you're using ChatGPT or other AI to write your cover letter, please disclose it with a brief initial sentence (and whether you are or aren't, please let us know your favorite Sanrio character, too). We consider transparency in AI usage important.

If you utilize AI in your concept process, please let us know how, and clearly disclose pieces with AI in their pipeline.