A Thinking Ape
Associate 2D Game Artist
70k - 70k USD
Remote
Full Time
#Creative
#Mobile
#2D Art
#Adobe Photoshop
#Design
A Thinking Ape is looking for a Associate 2D Game Artist
Full TimeJuniorRemoteCanadaCreativeMobile2D ArtAdobe PhotoshopDesignEnglishFlexible hoursPaid time offMedical insuranceRemote work
70k - 70k USD per year
We’re looking for a junior Associate 2D Game Artist to create high-quality event art for Party in My Dorm, a social strategy mobile game with a college theme that blends casual chat features with deep co-op raids, trade economies, and narrative systems for hundreds of thousands of engaged players.
Responsibilities
- Produce reference materials and 2D art assets for recurring game events from initial concept through final delivery.
- Present event concepts to cross-functional stakeholders, using player feedback, performance data, and pop-culture research to shape creative direction.
- Collaborate daily with Creative, Game Design, Community, and Product teams to keep all work aligned with creative briefs and the overall game vision.
- Review outsourced assets, provide clear feedback, and apply final polish so every deliverable meets established quality and style standards.
Must-haves
- A 2D art portfolio that shows creativity, versatility, and solid fundamentals in human anatomy, character design, and colour theory.
- Hands-on experience creating 2D game art assets, preferably within a live-ops or mobile studio setting.
- Proficiency with Adobe Photoshop.
- Strong time-management skills that let you plan ahead, mitigate production risks, and consistently meet deadlines.
- Clear communication skills and experience working across multiple teams.
- Comfort giving and receiving constructive feedback and using it to improve results.
- Genuine interest in fashion and pop-culture trends.
- Fluency in English.
Nice-to-haves
- Self-starter mindset that thrives in a flexible remote environment.
- Proactive communication habits that keep projects moving smoothly.
- Curiosity about improving tools, processes, and the game itself.
- Enthusiasm for mobile games and for Party in My Dorm in particular.
Benefits
$70,000 CAD
- Flexible hours
- Paid time off
- Medical insurance
- Fully remote work within British Columbia
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