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Proof of Play · 1 day ago

2D Art Generalist

Proof of Play is a Series A company comprised of veteran game developers creating mobile games utilizing blockchain technology. They are seeking a talented and experienced 2D Art Generalist to create high-quality 2D assets, animations, and VFX while collaborating with a small team to shape the future of their games.

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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

Qualification

2D Art GeneralistAI-assisted workflowsUnityAnimation principlesVFXMobile performance optimizationPortfolioGit version control2D shaders2D animationsCollaboration skillsProblem-solving

Required

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

Preferred

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

Fully Remote
Top tier medical, dental, and vision plans
PC + necessary equipment provided
Paid Parental Leave
MyTime flexible vacation policies

Company

Proof of Play

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Proof of Play creates games that are defining for a generation because they essentially give players control and ownership.

Funding

Current Stage
Early Stage
Total Funding
$33M
Key Investors
Arbitrum Gaming Ventures
2025-05-08Seed
2023-09-21Seed· $33M

Leadership Team

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Amitt Mahajan
CEO, Co-Founder
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Fariz Chowdhury
Co-Founder, Technical Lead
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