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Visual Development Artist Jobs in Cleveland, OH (NOW HIRING)

Senior Artist

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

  • Retirement

  • PTO

You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual ... Troubleshoot and resolve artistic and technical implementation issues throughout production.

Childcare Intern

Akron, OH · On-site

$14.25 - $19.25/hr

Child Development Associate (CDA) Certification preferred * Reliable personal transportation ... Teach foundational skills to children, including reading, arts and crafts, and other enrichment ...

Art Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$117K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain and evolve Oatey's visual brand standards, identifying opportunities to strengthen brand ... Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, communications, or equivalent field, or equivalent ...

Art Director

Cleveland, OH · On-site

$117K - $123K/yr

  • Medical

  • Dental

  • Vision

  • Life

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Maintain and evolve Oatey's visual brand standards, identifying opportunities to strengthen brand ... Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design, Fine Arts, communications, or equivalent field, or equivalent ...

Toys"R"Us Store Manager

Beachwood, OH · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

... development and sales target achievement, the Store Manager will operate as a conduit between ... Creative/Arts * Language * Mathematics * Music * Physical Movement * Pretend * Problem Solving

Toys"R"Us Store Manager

Beachwood, OH · On-site

$24/hr

  • Medical

... development and sales target achievement, the Store Manager will operate as a conduit between ... Creative/Arts * Language * Mathematics * Music * Physical Movement * Pretend * Problem Solving

Work with Marketing teams to provide efficient, high-quality visual solutions. * Stay up to date on ... Bachelor's degree in photography, Fine Arts, Computer Graphics, or Graphic Arts AND 3-5+ years of ...

Video Game Design Tutor

Akron, OH · Remote

$18 - $40/hr

Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ... Emphasizes the iterative design process and connects game design to computer science, visual arts ...

Skilled at teaching game concept development, engine-based implementation, and iterative design ... Emphasizes the iterative design process and connects game design to computer science, visual arts ...

Activities Coordinator

Beachwood, OH · On-site

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

  • Retirement

Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs. - Provides activities ... Visual ability to read charts, treatment plans, computer screen and typewritten materials. 4. ...

Activities Coordinator

Highland Hills, OH

$15.25 - $20.25/hr

  • Retirement

Understands the age differences and the corresponding developmental needs. - Provides activities ... Visual ability to read charts, treatment plans, computer screen and typewritten materials. 4. ...

Visual Development Artist information

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$35.3K

$104.4K

$147.7K

How much do visual development artist jobs pay per year?

As of Aug 17, 2026, the average yearly pay for visual development artist in Cleveland, OH is $104,415.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $85,700.00 and $147,200.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a visual development artist?

A Visual Development Artist creates the overall look and feel of a project by designing characters, environments, props, and color schemes. They work closely with directors and art teams in animation, film, and gaming to establish a cohesive visual style. Their work helps guide the production team in bringing the story to life. This role requires strong artistic skills, creativity, and knowledge of digital painting and design tools.

What does a visual development artist do?

As a Visual Development Artist, your day often begins by reviewing project briefs and collaborating with the art director or other team members to align on creative direction. You’ll spend a significant portion of your time sketching, painting, and revising environment designs, characters, or color scripts, either digitally or traditionally. Regular feedback sessions with the team are common, providing opportunities to iterate and improve your work. Throughout the day, you may also research visual references and ensure your designs are consistent with the project’s overall style and story. This mix of creative independent work and collaborative interaction is key to shaping the visual identity of the project.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a visual development artist?

To thrive as a Visual Development Artist, you need strong skills in drawing, color theory, composition, and storytelling, often backed by a degree in art or a related field. Proficiency with digital painting tools such as Adobe Photoshop, Corel Painter, and knowledge of 3D software like Blender or Maya is typically required. Creativity, adaptability, and effective communication are crucial soft skills, helping you translate concepts into compelling visuals and collaborate with other team members. These abilities enable you to contribute high-quality visual assets that guide the look and feel of animation, film, or game projects.

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Infographic showing various Visual Development Artist job openings in Cleveland, OH as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 85% Full Time, 11% Part Time, and 3% Contract. Highlights an 89% Physical, 3% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $104,575 per year, or $50.3 per hour.

Senior Artist

Arrow International Inc

Cleveland, OH • On-site

$123K - $147K/yr

Full-time

Retirement, PTO

Posted 19 days ago


Job description

Description:

Join the Fun at Arrow International!

Arrow International is the world’s #1 maker of charitable gaming products, from pull tabs and bingo paper to cutting-edge electronic gaming systems. Our products power entertainment in social and gaming venues around the globe, and we’re growing fast!


We're building a winning culture that’s all about teamwork, passion, and innovation. At Arrow, you’re not just another employee, you’re part of a high-performing team that’s redefining fun and giving back to communities. We believe in rewarding your hard work with profit-sharing, 401(k) matching, great benefits, and paid time off, including a bonus week every July!


If you're looking for a career that’s exciting, meaningful, and full of opportunity, Arrow is the place to be.


Position Summary


We are seeking an experienced Senior Gaming Art Generalist to join our Electronic Gaming team in a fully remote role. The ideal candidate is a highly versatile game artist with experience creating and implementing production-ready game assets for casino, slot, social casino, or related gaming products. You will be involved in every stage of game development, from concept exploration and visual prototyping through final asset implementation, optimization, and release. This role works closely with Design, Engineering, Production, Audio, and QA to deliver high-quality Electronic Pull Tab games that entertain players while supporting charitable organizations.


Primary Roles and Responsibilities


Leadership and Team Support:

  • Work closely with the Creative Manager to own visual content implementation throughout the entire game development lifecycle, from concept through release.
  • Create high-quality game art assets including symbols, UI elements, logos, characters, backgrounds, animations, and visual effects.
  • Collaborate closely with Design, Engineering, Production, Audio, and QA teams to ensure visual quality and technical performance goals are achieved.
  • Research market trends, competitor products, and emerging visual styles within casino and gaming industries to inform product direction.
  • Develop rapid prototypes, mockups, and visual explorations during pre-production to communicate gameplay concepts and establish artistic direction.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve artistic and technical implementation issues throughout production.
  • Maintain organized project files, documentation, naming conventions, and version control practices to support efficient team workflows.
  • Ensure all assets meet quality, usability, memory, and performance requirements across supported platforms.
  • Participate in art reviews, provide constructive feedback, and help establish and maintain visual standards across products.
  • Mentor and support artists through artistic guidance, technical instruction, and pipeline best practices.
  • Adapt quickly to changing priorities while managing multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously.

Artistic Contribution:

  • Conceptualize and design visuals for layouts, UI, logos, characters, and other game elements across multiple styles and themes.
  • Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX.
  • Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet production deadlines while maintaining visual consistency.
Requirements:

Experience and Education

  • Minimum 5 years of professional experience in game art development, preferably within casino gaming, social casino, slot gaming, or related industries.
  • Professional experience developing casino gaming, slot machine, social casino, or charitable gaming products.
  • Experience with Unity or comparable game engines.
  • Experience with Spine, 3D software packages (Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, Cinema 4D), or motion graphics tools.
  • Demonstrated experience shipping multiple game titles from concept through release.
  • Advanced proficiency with Adobe Creative Suite, including Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects.
  • Strong understanding of game asset creation pipelines, optimization techniques, and real-time implementation constraints.
  • Experience integrating assets into game engines, proprietary tools, or similar production environments.
  • Solid understanding of animation principles and experience creating or implementing 2D and/or 3D animations.
  • Exceptional artistic skills including composition, color theory, typography, visual hierarchy, and character design.
  • Ability to quickly learn and effectively utilize proprietary software and development tools.
  • Excellent organizational skills with meticulous attention to detail.
  • Proven ability to work independently with minimal supervision in a fully remote environment.


Preferred Experience:

  • Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background.
  • Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of Spine is considered a plus
  • Experience with 3D Software (Maya, Blender, etc.).

We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about animation and gaming, we would love to hear from you!


PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
  • The noise level in the work environment is low.
  • May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement

At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.


Equal Opportunity Statement

Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing,

veteran status, or physical or mental disability—except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.


Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement

Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at hr@arrowinternational.com.


Arrow International does not accept unsolicited resumes from third-party agencies. Resumes submitted without an approved vendor agreement will become the property of Arrow International, and no fees will be paid if the candidate is hired.


To ensure a safe and productive work environment, all candidates who receive a conditional job offer must successfully pass a confidential pre-employment drug screening, which generally consists of a hair drug test, and receive an acceptable result as a condition of employment.