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2D Artist Jobs in Vancouver

Vancouver is one of Canada’s top game art markets. EA Vancouver, Relic Entertainment, Capcom Vancouver, and Behaviour Interactive hire 2D artists here.

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2D Artist Roles in Vancouver

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

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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

Vancouver Game Studios Hiring 2D Artists

Vancouver’s studios cover AAA, mobile, and indie across major publishers. 2D artists work in concept art, illustration, animation rigging, and background art pipelines.

EA Vancouver

Relic Entertainment

Capcom Vancouver

Behaviour Interactive

Electronic Arts

Archiact

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2D Artist Salary Ranges in Vancouver

What 2d artist roles pay at Vancouver game studios.

Junior C$45K – C$60K

Mid-Level C$62K – C$85K

Senior C$88K – C$120K

Lead C$115K – C$155K

*Figures in Canadian dollars. Global Talent Stream available for fast-track work permits.

What Vancouver Studios Look For in 2D Artists

Vancouver 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 Vancouver FAQ

What 2D artist jobs are available in Vancouver?

Vancouver studios hire 2D Artists, Concept Artists, Illustrators, 2D Animators, and Background Artists. EA Vancouver, Relic Entertainment, Capcom Vancouver, Behaviour Interactive, and Archiact all post 2D art roles.

What salary can a 2D artist expect in Vancouver?

2D artist salaries in Vancouver range from C$45K-C$60K for junior roles to C$115K-C$155K for lead positions. Senior 2D artists earn C$88K-C$120K. Salaries are paid in Canadian dollars.

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

International applicants can use Canada’s Global Talent Stream for fast-track work permits, often processed in 2 weeks. BC provincial income tax applies in addition to federal tax.

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

Photoshop and Clip Studio Paint are standard. Spine 2D and After Effects are valued at studios with animation pipelines. Behaviour Interactive and EA Vancouver both have strong concept and 2D art departments.

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

ArtBlast curates 2D artist job postings from EA Vancouver, Relic Entertainment, Capcom Vancouver, Behaviour Interactive, and more daily. Subscribe to get Vancouver listings with salary data and apply links.

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