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2D Artist Jobs in Toronto

Toronto is Canada's largest game art market. Ubisoft Toronto, Behaviour Interactive, Digital Extremes, Jam City Toronto, and Saber Interactive all hire 2D artists and illustrators.

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2D Artist Roles in Toronto

We curate 2D artist positions from game studios across Toronto.

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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

Toronto Game Studios Hiring 2D Artists

Toronto's game industry spans AAA, mobile, and online games. 2D artists work across concept art, illustration, 2D animation, and UI art at studios large and small.

Ubisoft Toronto

Behaviour Interactive

Digital Extremes

Jam City Toronto

Saber Interactive Toronto

WB Games Montreal (nearby)

Hundreds More

2D Artist Salary Ranges in Toronto

What 2D artist roles pay at Toronto game studios.

JuniorCAD 48K - CAD 65K

Mid-LevelCAD 65K - CAD 90K

SeniorCAD 88K - CAD 120K

LeadCAD 115K - CAD 145K

*CAD. Ontario provincial income tax applies. Global Talent Stream visa available for international hires with processing in approximately 2 weeks.

What Toronto Studios Look For in 2D Artists

Toronto 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 fundamentals
Color theory and narrative composition

🎬 Animation and Motion

Frame-by-frame animation
Spine 2D rigging and export
Sprite sheet creation and atlasing
Motion graphics basics for UI

💼 Portfolio Requirements

Style versatility across game types
Shipped title examples preferred
Process breakdowns from concept to final
Consistent quality across portfolio

🚀 Stand Out

Multidisciplinary 2D capability
Strong character and creature design
Toronto studios span mobile and AAA
French/English bilingual is an asset at Ubisoft

2D Artist Jobs in Toronto FAQ

What 2D artist jobs are in Toronto?

Toronto studios hire 2D Artists, Concept Artists, Illustrators, 2D Animators, and Background Artists. Ubisoft Toronto, Behaviour Interactive, Digital Extremes, and Jam City Toronto are regular hirers.

What salary can a 2D artist earn in Toronto?

Salaries range from CAD 48K-65K junior to CAD 115K-145K for lead. Senior 2D artists typically earn CAD 88K-120K. Ontario provincial income tax applies.

How do I get a work visa for 2D artist jobs in Toronto?

Canada's Global Talent Stream processes work permits in approximately 2 weeks for qualified tech and creative professionals. Most Toronto game studios sponsor international hires. The Ontario Immigrant Nominee Program (OINP) provides a permanent residency pathway.

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

Photoshop is standard. Clip Studio Paint and Procreate are common for concept and illustration. Spine 2D for animation rigging. Ubisoft Toronto also uses proprietary in-house pipelines that you'll learn on the job.

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

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