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.
Junior 2D Artist
2D Artist
Senior 2D Artist
Lead 2D Artist
Concept Artist
Illustrator
2D Animator
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.
New York Roles Move Fast
Top studios fill positions within days. Apply in the first 24-48 hours for the best odds.
2D Artist Salary Ranges in New York
What 2D artist roles pay at New York game studios.
*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
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