AGBO - Junior 2D Game Artist

2D Animator is needed in Raleigh, United States.

Client: AGBO

Location: Raleigh, NC

Contract: undefined

Job Description

AGBO is seeking a Junior 2D Game Artist to join our Interactive team on a temporary basis. This multidisciplinary role blends concept art, 2D asset creation, and art implementation for early-stage interactive projects grounded in AGBO’s commitment to high-quality, story-driven worlds. The candidate will contribute to the visual development of characters, environments, moods, and settings while enhancing pre-existing artwork through polish, animation support, or prep. In-person collaboration in Raleigh, NC is essential for this role.

Key Responsibilities

• Create 2D concept art for characters, environments, and props that support world-building and storytelling.
• Enhance and iterate on pre-existing art to align with creative direction and production needs.
• Prepare and implement 2D artwork into the pipeline.
• Work closely with artists, designers, and engineers to ensure assets are optimized and production-ready.
• Support look development and visual consistency across scenes and interactive elements.
• Participate in reviews and iterate quickly based on feedback while maintaining quality.

Qualifications & Skills

• 1–3 years of professional or strong academic experience in concept art, illustration, or 2D game art.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating a range of styles—from characters and props to environments and mood pieces.
• Solid understanding of light, color, composition, and storytelling through visuals.
• Experience preparing art assets for implementation (animation, VFX, interactive use, etc.).
• Proficiency in tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, and After Effects. Experience working with Gadot is a plus.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills in a cross-disciplinary production environment.
• Adaptable, proactive, and eager to support various aspects of art production.
• Must be based in Raleigh, NC—this is an on-site position with no remote option.

Additional Information

• This is a temporary position with the potential for extension based on project needs.
• Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for visa sponsorship.
• A portfolio showcasing relevant work is required for consideration.

AGBO Labs LLC is committed to operating fair and unbiased recruitment procedures allowing all applicants an equal opportunity for employment, free from discrimination on the basis of religion, race, sex, age, sexual orientation, disability, color, ethnic or national origin or any other classification as may be protected by applicable law. We aim to recruit the right people for the jobs we have to offer and to assess applications on the basis of relevant skills, education, and experience.

AGBO participates in E-Verify - English | Spanish (https://shorturl.at/XADda)

The job description does not state or imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent to this position.