Hire 2D Artists

Do you have a concept for a future project ready, but your team lacks experience in creating exceptional 2D visuals? 2D drawing is the process of creating a two-dimensional image starting from animation, character design, logos, and illustrations to UI (user interface).

By hiring skilled 2D digital artists with ITExpert, you can quickly find the right candidate, fill the gap, and start working on your project right on time.

2D Artists: Who They Are and Who Might Need Them

What do 2D artists do and who they are? A 2D digital artist is a specialist who creates two-dimensional art elements (characters, objects, locations, etc) using computer graphics. Being a 2D artist is all about knowing the academic fundamentals of drawing and painting, composition, choosing the right colors, and working with light and shadow, as well as specialized programs and tools.

Studios that specialize in developing games and mobile apps might need 2D artists. In addition, 2D Artist services are in demand in businesses that create advertising, animation, illustrations, software products, and more.

Must-Have 2D Artist Skills 

A 2D artist draws both on paper and with a graphics pad, analyzes works made by others, as well as develops visual experience and creative thinking. A 2D artist must know how to work with one or more of the following graphics software such as Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, Affinity Photo, Procreate, Figma, and CorelDRAW. In addition, 2D artists collaborate with writers, art directors, and other colleagues. 

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Depending on the scope and characteristics of the project, a career as a 2D Artist is impossible without special knowledge and skills. For example, 2D location artists create landscapes, buildings, and interiors, so they need knowledge of architecture and perspective. Moreover, they may also need knowledge and skills in animation or experience creating objects that will be animated.

Interested in soft skills every IT specialist needs? We’ve put together everything you need to know in our article!

How to Find a 2D Artist

Nowadays, the process of hiring a skilled 2D Artist can turn into a real challenge since there are many visual styles and creative solutions as well as techniques and questions to test hard and soft skills.

There are many platforms available where you can publish vacancies and search for candidates:

• Freelance platforms Upwork, Freelancer, and others, where you can find a part-time/freelance specialist.

• LinkedIn is a well-known professional social network.

• Indeed is a job website where you can register your company and post a vacancy.

• Glassdoor is a platform that provides useful information about employers as well as the ability to post vacancies.

• Wellfound (ex. AngelList) is a website for finding specialists for startups.

• Artstation and Behance are specialized platforms for designers where you can at the same time check candidate portfolios.

Mykola Kliestov

CTO and co-founder at ITExpert

“Pay attention to the specialist’s CV and portfolio. The toolset that 2D artists have is mostly similar, however, practical experience and skills can vary significantly depending on the field and domain where the candidate has worked.

It happens that 2D Artists have nothing to show. This is possible if the specialist has worked in gambling for a long time or had an NDA. In other cases, specialists should have many examples of work.”

Do you have an idea and need an artist for a game or 2D project in another field? Contact us and we’ll work with you to determine what candidate you need and how to achieve your hiring goals faster.

Freelance vs Full-Time Specialist: What to Choose? 

A freelance 2D/3D artist is a good choice when there is a small amount of work and it needs to be completed in a short period (especially if we are talking about one-time work). You can choose an artist whose portfolio meets your needs and negotiate the price and terms of cooperation. If you find a reliable freelancer with the right skills, you can also extend your cooperation.

At full-time, it is better to hire specialists for larger and longer-term projects. In addition, you can hire a team, including an art director and managers, who will ensure high-quality standards and meet deadlines. These specialists will grow with your project and adapt to your business needs.

Hire an Experienced 2D Artists With ITExpert

Our IT recruiting agency specialists have been hiring tech/non-tech IT specialists for companies in Ukraine and all over the world since 2015, from the USA to Israel. Our clients include Sony, Deloitte, and Depositphotos.

Employers and business owners contact us:

• To hire a team for a project development from scratch. The talented specialists we hire will help improve your project and generate great ideas. Hire a team of 2D artists at the beginning of your project and get quality results at the end.

• When scaling. If your team lacks experienced 2D artists, we’ll analyze the current project stage and propose the optimal team of specialists to fill the gaps.  

• To support the project. We help hire professionals who provide full project support after launch to ensure bugs are fixed and necessary updates are released promptly.

Do you need a 2D artist for your team? We can select individual specialists for you or hire an entire team that will fit into the project and create 2D objects, characters, and environments according to your requirements.