2D Artist

Electronic Arts

Locations: Southam, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Role ID: 213621

Worker Type: Temporary – with Benefits (EU & Malaysia)

Studio/Department:

Work Model: Hybrid

Overview

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. EA SPORTS is one of the leading sports entertainment brands in the world, with top-selling video game franchises, award-winning interactive technology, fan programmes, and cross platform digital experiences. EA SPORTS creates connected experiences that ignite the emotion of sport through industry leading sports video games.

We are looking for a talented 2D Artist to join our team and help shape visually compelling, high quality artwork that enhances the player experience across our products. The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in illustration and graphic design, a good understanding of visual communication, and a passion for creating engaging assets for AAA game development.

Responsibilities

• Create high quality 2D artwork, concepts, and assets across multiple features and experiences.
• Assist with gathering and curating visual reference material to support mood boards, concept development, and visual exploration.
• Contribute to high fidelity concept designs and polished final assets.
• Apply illustration and graphic design skills to produce visually engaging work.
• Consider player needs, genre expectations, platform requirements, and market context throughout the creative process.
• Collaborate with cross functional teams to ensure artwork meets both creative and functional goals.
• Build knowledge of current design, illustration, and graphic design trends, applying relevant ideas where appropriate.
• Maintain a high standard of craft, consistency, and visual quality across all deliverables.

Qualifications

• Strong skills in illustration and graphic design.
• A solid foundation in graphic design fundamentals, including layout, composition, colour, and typography.
• The ability to create assets that align with an established visual style or brand direction.
• An understanding of the importance of research and reference gathering within the design process.
• A basic understanding of design strategy, including player, genre, platform, and market considerations.
• Intermediate proficiency across relevant artistic and technical skills.
• Strong communication, organization, and time management skills.
• A collaborative mindset with a willingness to learn from feedback.
• A passion for visual design and a desire to continuously improve craft.

We can offer you an exceptional benefits package including a competitive salary, annual bonus scheme, enhanced pension plan, private health care and dental plans for you and your family, 10 free games per year, and much more.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.