2D Art Generalist

Proof of Play•New York, NY

30d•Remote

About The Position

We are a Series A company filled with veteran game developers and entrepreneurs creating mobile games that utilize blockchain technology to create an active player marketplace. Our vision is simple: we want to work together to create generation-defining games that fundamentally grant power and ownership to the players who play them. Our team has decades of experience building games at the scale of 100M+ players. Our team hails from Epic Games, Zynga, EA, Riot, Scopely, THQ and Activision, where we led $1b+ franchises like FarmVille and League of Legends. We’ve also been active as founders and investors in crypto since 2013 and are backed by world-class investors, like a16z. We are a fully remote company, built on a foundation of clear communication, respect, and collaboration. Your expertise can make a lasting impact here at Proof of Play and we’d love to connect with you and learn more. But, don’t take our word for it - hear directly from our founding team: https://www.beforeyouapply.com/team/early-stage-team-at-proof-of-play We’re seeking a talented and experienced 2D Art Generalist who embraces AI-driven workflows to empower creativity and accelerate iteration. You’ll join a small, highly collaborative team shaping the future of our games, creating characters, environments, and VFX in a distinctive, expressive 2D style.

Requirements

7+ years of experience in the game industry as a 2D Art Generalist
Enthusiasm for AI-assisted workflows, with production experience using generative tools
A strong grasp of animation, VFX, timing, and design principles
Experience shipping performance-conscious 2D content for mobile in Unity
Excellent communication and collaboration skills in a 100% remote environment
Strong sense of ownership
Ability to bring great concepts to the team based on game and feature goals
A passion for game development and problem-solving
A strong portfolio showcasing 2D artwork, animation, VFX, UI, tools, and style-driven assets

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with Git-based version control systems
Experience designing or refining AI workflows, including prompt engineering and LoRA model creation
Experience creating 2D shaders and materials
Experience with Spine or similar 2D animation tools
Ability to create game-ready 2D animations
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, iterative environment

Responsibilities

Create high-quality 2D assets, animations, and VFX
Use AI-powered workflows to expand creative possibilities and iterate quickly
Collaborate with Technical Art to develop and evolve a modern 2D content pipeline
Provide guidance and real-world use cases for existing and future workflows
Create and iterate on assets to help define specs, standards, and requirements
Identify pipeline inefficiencies and help implement meaningful improvements
Integrate assets into Unity
Build and maintain LoRA models to support faster ideation and production
Optimize content for mobile performance
Apply best practices for 2D asset creation, organization, and performance
Ensure optimal performance of created assets
Work directly in Unity to optimize assets (collision, etc) as needed
Collaborate with artists and engineers to find scalable performance solutions
Help shape the overall visual direction of our games
Provide technical insight that informs creative decisions (and vice-versa)
Work closely with artists and designers to maintain a cohesive, high-quality visual identity across the project