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Position Summary The 2D Game Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality illustrations for ongoing live game content, features and events while adhering the overall game art direction and UI ...

Position Summary The 2D Game Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality illustrations for ongoing live game content, features and events while adhering the overall game art direction and UI ...

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Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

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 ...

Senior Artist

$130K - $155K/yr

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 ...

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

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 ...

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

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 ...

Senior Artist

Chicago, IL · On-site

$80 - $120K/hr

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 ...

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)

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions Sawhorse Productions is seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our ...

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · Remote

$20 - $50/hr

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions Sawhorse Productions is seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our ...

Roblox 2D Artist

Los Angeles, CA · On-site +1

$20 - $50/hr

And numerous digital fashion releases on UGC Gaming platforms - Sawhorse Productions Sawhorse Productions is seeking a talented 2D Roblox Artist excited to support the visual development of our ...

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How much do senior 2d game artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 23, 2026, the average yearly pay for senior 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 a senior 2D game artist?

A Senior 2D Game Artist is responsible for creating high-quality visual assets for a game, including characters, environments, UI elements, and promotional materials. They collaborate with game designers, animators, and developers to ensure a cohesive artistic vision. In addition to hands-on art production, they often provide artistic direction, mentor junior artists, and help maintain consistency in style. Strong skills in illustration, concept art, and software like Photoshop or Illustrator are essential. Experience in the gaming industry and a solid portfolio showcasing their work are usually required.

What are the typical responsibilities and team interactions of a senior 2D game artist?

As a Senior 2D Game Artist, you’ll be responsible for creating high-quality character designs, environments, UI elements, and other visual assets in line with the game’s artistic direction. You will work closely with art directors, game designers, animators, and developers to ensure visual consistency and communicate ideas effectively across departments. Collaboration often extends to mentoring junior artists and offering feedback to support continuous team improvement. This multifaceted role requires balancing creative vision with production deadlines to help deliver a cohesive and engaging player experience.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a senior 2D game artist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Senior 2D Game Artist, you need advanced illustration skills, a strong portfolio showcasing concept and asset creation, and a background in visual design or related education. Expertise in industry-standard tools like Adobe Creative Suite, Spine, and Unity, along with knowledge of design pipelines, is essential. Excellent communication, collaboration, and problem-solving abilities set standout candidates apart in multidisciplinary game development teams. These skills are crucial for delivering polished visuals, meeting project goals, and ensuring cohesive integration within fast-paced production environments.

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Infographic showing various Senior 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 $123,136 per year, or $59.2 per hour.

2D Game Artist

SciPlay

Austin, TX • On-site

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 4 days ago


Job description

SciPlay is a leading developer and publisher of digital games on mobile and web platforms, providing highly entertaining free-to-play games that millions of people play every day for their authenticity, engagement and fun.
SciPlay currently offers nine core games, including social casino games Jackpot Party Casino, Gold Fish Casino Slots, Hot Shot Casino and Quick Hit Slots, and casual games MONOPOLY Slots, Bingo Showdown, 88 Fortunes Slots, Backgammon Live and Solitaire Pet Adventure with offices all over the world!
Position Summary
The 2D Game Artist will be responsible for creating high-quality illustrations for ongoing live game content, features and events while adhering the overall game art direction and UI style. They are required to coordinate delivery of finished assets to the technical artists in a complete, organized, and well-documented fashion. They should have the ability to deliver exceptional quality, leverage the latest AI art tools and deliver within a reasonable production schedule.
2D Game Artists are expected to be expert users of Adobe Photoshop. Artists are expected to have superior talents in several artistic categories, including: illustration, graphic design, color theory, character design, with 3d skills being a plus.
Responsibilities:
  • Follow the direction of the Art Manager to create high-quality concept art for game content and events screens that adhere to the overall game's illustration and UI aesthetic.
  • Work rapidly to ideate creative concepts and work in an iterative process.
  • Create concepts that work with existing game UI aesthetic.
  • Create illustrations that are pre-planned to work well with 2D animation and vfx.
  • Create logo designs for game features that adhere to game art style.
  • Use AI tools to accelerate and enhance concepting and asset creation.
  • Use and/or create 3D elements as basis for 2D illustrations.
  • Demonstrate ability to follow dictated file structure and organization for delivery of art assets.
  • Demonstrate ability to provide all necessary assets and documentation within expected deadlines.

Qualifications:
  • 3+ years of experience creating art for mobile games is required.
  • Exceptional understanding of character design, color theory, composition, lighting, graphic design and text treatments is required.
  • Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is required.
  • Experience using AI art tools is required.
  • Experience using Blender is preferred.
  • Experience using Adobe Illustrator is preferred.
  • Ability to explore new styles and self-assess abilities.

We are SciPlay! We make games!
The roots of our company are simple and strong: our founders fell head over heels for casino games and had a vision to create the most entertaining free-to-play casino games for gamers around the world. We've grown into a company that makes games we are truly proud of and that are enjoyed by millions of players every day. Our history is extensive, but we're just getting started. In 1998, we got our start as Phantom EFX and in 2019, we reintroduced ourselves as SciPlay and went public on the Nasdaq.
At SciPlay, we are programmed to think untraditionally. From our yearly development conferences, shindigs, and new game launches, we believe in doing what you love and doing it well. We take great pride in our ability to create authentic experiences for players, and we are excited to continue investing in our workforce, technology, and our data-driven approach, all with the mission of delighting our players long into the future. We believe that if we continue to stay passionate, set ambitious goals, live our values and play together, we will become the #1 social casino and casual gaming company in the world.
A few of our highlighted perks and benefits:
  • Competitive salaries
  • Annual bonuses, matching 401k
  • Fun environment: Open Office Concept with Ergonomic Seating and Standing Desks. Game Room featuring current generation consoles, numerous game titles, and various table games.
  • Food! Fully Stocked Kitchen with Beverages and Snacks, as well as company-paid lunches 2x/week
  • Paid Family Leave
  • Paid Volunteer Time
  • Annual 2-night company retreat

Read More About Our Values Here:
https://www.sciplay.com/life-at-sciplay
Don't meet every single requirement? Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. At SciPlay we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. Both professionally and personally, we believe our differences are key to unlocking our superpowers. So, if you're excited about this role but your past experience doesn't align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to apply anyways. You may be just the right candidate for this or other roles we have! #beYOU
SciPlay is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Light & Wonder, Inc. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games! Learn more at www.lnw.com.
SciPlay Corporation and its affiliates (collectively, SciPlay) are committed to creating a workforce of credibility and dependability. As a prerequisite to employment with SciPlay (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to SciPlay conducting a due diligence/background investigation on you. This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. SciPlay is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here EEOC Poster.
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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.
Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.