New Gaming Full-Time Remote

2D Art Lead at Mob Entertainment

Company: Mob Entertainment

Location: United States

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $98,000 – $169,000 / Year, depending on U.S. location

About the Role

Mob Entertainment is seeking a 2D Art Lead to contribute to the visual development of Poppy Playtime and other studio projects. The role combines hands-on 2D art with team leadership, mentoring, creative problem-solving, and visual style development.

The successful candidate will work across concept development, production, and marketing while helping artists create cohesive, high-quality work from initial sketches through final polish.

Job Overview

The 2D Art Lead will lead and mentor a team of 2D artists while collaborating with the Art Director to establish visual styles and guidelines. The position requires strong fundamentals in color, lighting, composition, anatomy, perspective, and depth.

The role also involves developing multiple creative concepts, refining artwork through iteration, working from creative briefs, and adapting to evolving project requirements.

Key Responsibilities

  • Team Leadership: Hire, lead, mentor, and support a team of 2D artists while encouraging collaboration, skill development, and consistent production quality.
  • Visual Development: Create artwork across early concepts, production assets, and marketing materials while maintaining quality throughout the development process.
  • Style Development: Assist the Art Director in establishing and refining visual styles, artistic standards, and style guidelines for projects.
  • Concept Design: Develop environment, character, asset, and broader concept art while providing multiple creative directions for project needs.
  • Creative Problem-Solving: Apply design thinking to solve visual challenges while balancing artistic goals, functionality, timelines, and project constraints.
  • Art Iteration: Refine concepts and artwork based on project requirements, feedback, and evolving creative direction.
  • Collaboration: Work closely with artists and other team members, respond constructively to feedback, and contribute to a collaborative creative environment.
  • Production Tools: Use Photoshop, Adobe Suite, Perforce, Unreal Engine, and Atlassian Suite as part of the art production workflow.

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of professional 2D art experience in video game development.
  • 3+ years of experience leading a team of 2D artists.
  • Strong artistic fundamentals in color, lighting, composition, anatomy, perspective, and depth.
  • Strong portfolio demonstrating creative concept development, illustration, design exploration, and polished final artwork.
  • Fluency in Photoshop and Adobe creative tools, with familiarity with complementary software and 3D workflows considered an advantage.

Education

  • Formal education in Fine Arts, Illustration, Game Art, Animation, Graphic Design, or a related discipline is beneficial.
  • Equivalent professional experience and a strong portfolio may demonstrate the required artistic expertise.

Benefits

  • Profit-sharing opportunities for eligible employees.
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) matching and FSA/HSA options.
  • Paid time off, sick time, and company holidays.
  • Parental leave for eligible U.S.-based full-time employees.

How to Apply

Apply through the official application page below:

Required: Candidates should submit a resume and portfolio showcasing initial concepts, sketches, creative development work, and final rendered artwork.

Mob Entertainment is looking for an experienced 2D Art Lead to help shape the visual direction of Poppy Playtime and other projects. This opportunity combines creative production with team leadership, mentoring, and visual development.

Artists with strong 2D fundamentals, game development experience, and a portfolio demonstrating creative range are encouraged to apply for this remote U.S. position.

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