2D Art Generalist

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.

What You’ll Do

• 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

What You’ll Bring

• 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

Bonus Points

• 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

Benefits and Perks:

• Fully Remote

• Top tier medical, dental, and vision plans

• PC + necessary equipment provided

• Paid Parental Leave

• MyTime flexible vacation policies

Ready to apply?

Feel free to email us at becky@proofofplay.gg with any questions or feedback and we'll get back to you within two (2) days.

A final thought from our founder, Amitt, "Everyone is a player of games, and we believe that ideally starts with our team. We foster a diverse set of voices and want our team to represent the diversity of those who play our games. We believe that a wide range of perspectives will lead to a more creative and inclusive game culture. This is vital to our business—and it’s at the heart of what we do. Even if you’re new to this realm, we genuinely encourage you to apply. "