2D Artists for hire in San Francisco, CA
Find 2d artists who create visual artwork for various media, including video games, animations and illustrations, using skills in drawing, digital painting and character design to enhance storytelling and engage audiences. Indeed Smart Sourcing matches you with quality talent in San Francisco, CA to make your hiring faster and simpler.
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Most popular skills
Adobe Photoshop6%Communication Skills6%Organizational Skills5%Education level
Bachelor's degree74%Master's degree20%Associate's degree4%Years of experience
More than 10 years70%1-2 years10%3-5 years10%Current company
FreelanceLocal Language
Penumbra Inc
Time at current job
More than 5 years50%2-5 years38%1-2 years13%
Browse Indeed's database of 280 profiles for 2D Artists in San Francisco, CA
Last updated: Oct 11, 2026
2D Artist: Cost of hiring?
- Common salary in San Francisco, CA: $72,541 yearly
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Production Technician
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
CDLDriver's LicenseCDL aNon-CDL Class CSkills
Communication SkillsAnalysis SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsSign Painter, Teacher, Figurative Artist, Designer
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Substitute Teaching CertificationDriver's LicenseSkills
Heavy LiftingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipEditor and Illustrator
Oakland, California
Licenses & certifications
Driver's LicenseSkills
Adobe AnimateSupervising ExperienceCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementLeadershipIndependent Multimedia Artist | Video Mapping & Projection Design
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
CPRSkills
Organizational SkillsLeadershipTime ManagementCommunication SkillsVideo EditingTechnical DocumentationCommission Artist
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
First Aid CertificationCPRSkills
Communication SkillsMathAdobe PhotoshopAdobe IllustratorC#Microsoft WordTechnical Artist III
San Francisco, California
Licenses & certifications
Unreal EngineMayaSkills
LeadershipCommunication SkillsOrganizational SkillsUnityGodotUnreal Engine
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What's the average time to fill a 2D artist role?
The average time to fill a 2D artist role is 103 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.
What skills do 2D artists tend to have?
According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a 2D artist include: adobe photoshop, communication skills and organizational skills.
What licenses or certifications are common for 2D artists?
Common licenses or certifications for 2D artists include: Driver's License, CPR and First Aid Certification.
What are some job titles related to 2D artists?
According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to 2D artists include: technical artist III, freelance artist and 2D lead concept artist.
What level of education is common for a 2D artist?
Bachelor's degree is the most common level of education for a 2D artist in San Francisco, CA, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.
How many years of experience is common for a 2D artist?
Most 2D artists have 17 years of professional experience.
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