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2D Artist Jobs in New York

New York is home to Take-Two Interactive, Rockstar Games, 2K Games, Nickelodeon Games, and Larian Studios. 2D artists work across concept art, illustration, UI art, 2D animation, and background art.

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2D Artist Roles in New York

We curate 2D artist positions from game studios across New York.

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Junior 2D Artist

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2D Artist

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Senior 2D Artist

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Lead 2D Artist

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Concept Artist

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Illustrator

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2D Animator

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Background Artist

New York Game Studios Hiring 2D Artists

New York's game industry spans AAA publishers, mobile studios, and indie developers. 2D artists work across concept art, illustration, 2D animation, and UI art.

Rockstar Games

Take-Two Interactive

2K Games

Nickelodeon Games

Larian Studios NY

Playdots

Kongregate

Hundreds More

2D Artist Salary Ranges in New York

What 2D artist roles pay at New York game studios.

Junior$42K - $60K

Mid-Level$60K - $85K

Senior$85K - $115K

Lead$110K - $145K

*USD. NY state income tax up to 10.9% + NYC city tax up to 3.876% applies. High cost of living.

What New York Studios Look For in 2D Artists

New York game studios are competitive. Here is what gets you hired.

🎨 Core 2D Skills

Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint
Procreate for digital painting
Illustration and rendering
Color theory and composition

🎬 Animation and Motion

Frame-by-frame animation
Spine 2D rigging
Sprite sheet creation
After Effects for motion

💼 Portfolio Requirements

Style range across genres
NYC studio aesthetic awareness
Assets from shipped titles
Process documentation

🚀 Stand Out

Strong character design and storytelling
Editorial illustration sensibility
NYC's TV/film adjacent studios value range
Clean personal style that's distinct

2D Artist Jobs in New York FAQ

What 2D artist jobs are in New York?

NYC studios hire 2D Artists, Illustrators, Concept Artists, 2D Animators, and Background Artists. Rockstar Games, Take-Two Interactive, Nickelodeon Games, and Larian Studios all post 2D art roles in New York.

What salary can a 2D artist earn in New York?

Salaries range from $42K-$60K for junior roles to $110K-$145K for lead positions. Senior 2D artists typically earn $85K-$115K. NYC has high cost of living -- factor in NY state income tax (up to 10.9%) and NYC city tax (up to 3.876%).

Do I need a visa to work as a 2D artist in New York?

Non-US nationals need employer-sponsored work authorization (H-1B or O-1 visa). Studios like Rockstar Games and Take-Two typically sponsor for experienced senior and lead roles. Processing takes 3-6 months.

What tools do New York studios expect 2D artists to know?

Photoshop is standard. Clip Studio Paint, Procreate, and Spine 2D are common. Studios with animation pipelines (Nickelodeon Games) also use Toon Boom or TVPaint for frame-by-frame work.

How do I find 2D artist jobs at New York game studios?

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