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2D Artist Jobs in Seattle

Seattle is home to Microsoft Xbox, Valve, Bungie, and Amazon Games. No state income tax makes Seattle one of the highest-paying cities for 2D game artists in the US.

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2D Artist Roles in Seattle

We curate 2d artist positions from game studios across Seattle.

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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

Seattle Game Studios Hiring 2D Artists

Seattle’s game industry is built around large, well-funded studios with global reach. 2D artists here work on AAA titles, concept art, and live-service visual content.

Microsoft Xbox

Valve

Bungie

Amazon Games

343 Industries

The Coalition

Sucker Punch

Double Fine

Hundreds More

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2D Artist Salary Ranges in Seattle

What 2d artist roles pay at Seattle game studios.

Junior $48K – $68K

Mid-Level $70K – $98K

Senior $100K – $140K

Lead $135K – $180K

*Figures in USD. No Washington state income tax. Seattle consistently pays at the top end for game art roles.

What Seattle Studios Look For in 2D Artists

Seattle 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
Sprite sheet creation
Spine 2D rigging
Motion graphics basics

💼 Portfolio Requirements

Style versatility across genres
Fast iteration speed
Assets from shipped titles
Process documentation

🚀 Stand Out

Multiple distinct styles in portfolio
Environmental storytelling work
Strong character design skills
Clean file organisation

2D Artist Jobs in Seattle FAQ

What 2D artist jobs are available in Seattle?

Seattle studios hire 2D Artists, Concept Artists, Illustrators, 2D Animators, and Background Artists. Microsoft Xbox, Valve, Bungie, Amazon Games, 343 Industries, and Sucker Punch all hire 2D artists.

What salary can a 2D artist expect in Seattle?

2D artist salaries in Seattle range from $48K-$68K for junior roles to $135K-$180K for lead positions. Senior 2D artists earn $100K-$140K. Washington state has no income tax, which significantly improves take-home pay.

What tools do Seattle studios expect 2D artists to know?

Photoshop, Procreate, and Clip Studio Paint are standard. Style versatility across realistic and stylised art is valued. Bungie and 343 Industries lean toward high-fidelity concept work, while Valve is known for distinctive stylised illustration.

Are Seattle game studios open to remote 2D artists?

Several Seattle studios allow remote or hybrid work for 2D artist roles, especially for contract and senior positions. Amazon Games and Valve are among the more flexible employers in the region.

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

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