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.
Junior 2D Artist
2D Artist
Senior 2D Artist
Lead 2D Artist
Concept Artist
Illustrator
2D Animator
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.
Toronto 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 Toronto
What 2D artist roles pay at Toronto game studios.
*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
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