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Proof of Play is hiring: 2D Art Generalist in New York

Proof of Play, New York, NY, United States


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."

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