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Whatnot is a dynamic online marketplace platform that facilitates live shopping experiences. Users can buy, sell, and discover products they love, engaging in a community-driven environment through live shows. Whatnot ensures a secure shopping experience by vetting sellers and offering protection for unsatisfactory purchases. The company values privacy, providing consent management tools for their users to control cookie usage and personal data processing.

Whatnot is the largest livestream shopping platform in the U.S., connecting buyers and sellers in real-time across any category – from collectibles like trading cards to comics, fashion, sneakers, and more. 

Founded by collectors, the platform couples rigorous seller vetting with unmatched buyer protection to create a trusted and welcoming space for people to share their passions with others. Today, Whatnot’s top sellers earn up to eight figures annually using the platform. 

Backed by Andreessen Horowitz, YC Continuity, and CapitalG, Whatnot’s valuation is $3.7B.

Whatnot

• Lead the development of Whatnot’s illustration system with a primary focus on 3D, complemented by strong 2D capabilities and execution.
• Create high-impact illustrations that flex across brand systems, product experiences, and physical and digital campaigns and activations.
• Build and maintain illustration libraries, templates, and guidelines for consistency and efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to integrate illustration seamlessly across product and marketing.
• Stay ahead of the latest creative, cultural, and technological trends to keep Whatnot’s brand identity fresh and distinctive.
• Provide mentorship and direction for agencies and freelancers, team members, cross-functional partners, or future hires, helping scale the discipline.

Lead Illustrator, 3D – 2D

Lead Illustrator specializing in 3D and 2D for Whatnot's creative team. Collaborating across marketing and product to establish and scale illustration standards.

Blizzard Entertainment is a renowned developer and publisher of entertainment software known for creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world. The company crafts immersive universes such as Diablo, Hearthstone, Overwatch, and World of Warcraft. With over 30 years in the gaming industry, Blizzard is dedicated to delivering unforgettable gaming experiences, and the company pours its efforts into all aspects of game design, production, and global community engagement. Blizzard Entertainment is part of the Activision Blizzard group and is committed to creating inclusive and diverse employment opportunities.

Blizzard Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment software. After establishing the Blizzard Entertainment label in 1994, the company quickly became one of the most popular and well-respected makers of computer games. By focusing on creating well-designed, highly enjoyable entertainment experiences, Blizzard Entertainment has maintained an unparalleled reputation for quality since its inception.

At Blizzard Entertainment, we pour our hearts and souls into everything we create. Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, we’ve been creating genre-defining games for millions of players around the world for more than 30 years. We’re on a quest: bring our dreams to life and craft the most epic entertainment experiences…ever. Hard work, iteration and polish go into the Blizzard “secret recipe,” but the most important ingredients come from talented people who share our vision. If that sounds like you, join us.

Blizzard Entertainment is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

Blizzard Entertainment

• Apply a deep understanding of UX/UI best practices and visual design principles
• Partner closely with UX, design, and art teams to create final, high-fidelity UI visuals for game interfaces
• Create and maintain high-quality UI art assets, including illustrated icons, UI components, decorative graphic elements, and menu art
• Collaborate with production, design, and engineering teams to ensure UI designs align with project goals
• Pitch and present UI designs clearly and effectively through strong written and verbal communication
• Balance, prioritize, and organize tasks to meet deadlines in a dynamic production environment
• Self-critique work and actively incorporate objective feedback to continuously improve quality

Senior UI Artist, Unannounced Game

Senior UI Artist crafting user interfaces for an unannounced game at Blizzard. Collaborating with teams to create visually compelling and user-friendly UI designs.

• Create storyboard sequences from thumbnail, to rough, to clean finish that implement storytelling objectives laid out by the script/outline and Director
• Ensure storyboards align with the creative goals of the leadership team - that the vision, style, and storytelling objectives of the various shows and IP’s are consistently adhered to
• Collaborate with the Director to discuss storytelling direction, design requirements, and expected level of polish for each episode
• Collaborate with creative leadership and production to review goals and vision for storyboards and discuss concerns, timelines, and complexity, given the parameters of the schedule
• Regularly meet with Supervisor, Director, Producer, Editor, and fellow Storyboard Artists to thoroughly review, discuss, execute, and revise storyboards
• Pitch storyboards to Supervisor, Director, crew, executives, and stakeholders – Receive feedback, then implement notes given
• When requested, attend and contribute to script meetings and pitches to offer feedback from a storyboarding perspective
• Follow proper document management and delivery requirements according to the productions’ guidelines

Senior Storyboard Artist – Temp, SFD/Cinematics

Senior Storyboard Artist creating compelling storyboards for action-adventure and drama titles at Blizzard Entertainment. Collaborating with leadership to ensure storytelling objectives are met in a fast-paced environment.

Bonfire Studios is a game development studio based in Irvine, California that designs and builds community-focused video games. They emphasize creating thrilling, socially engaging experiences that foster a sense of belonging, and are actively hiring for creative and engineering roles such as environment artists and server engineers. The company presents itself as a consumer-facing studio focused on crafted player experiences and growth.

Bonfire Studios is an independent video game developer focused on crafting games that weave pulse-pounding thrill with the warmth of belonging. We are founded on the belief that great games are born from lean teams of talented craftspeople who dream big and build with passion. Our first title, Arkheron, is a team-based PvP game currently in a private playtesting phase of development.

Our design philosophy centers on fun and deeply rewarding gameplay, imaginary worlds that inspire self-expression, welcoming, long-lasting communities and experiences that become a meaningful part of players’ lives.

Landing a role with us isn’t just about joining a team; it’s about pulling up a chair around our bonfire. All of our roles offer a hybrid work experience, but we thrive on in-person collaboration and gatherings at our Irvine, California office.

Bonfire Studios

• Creating concept art for characters, creatures, and props
• Developing visually striking character skin concepts
• Partnering with Art Directors, Artists, Animators, and Designers
• Collaborating with 3D Artists for design refinement
• Producing mood boards and rapid iterations
• Contributing unique perspective to studio practices

Character Concept Artist – Senior/Principal

Character Concept Artist creating compelling character designs for Arkheron, a competitive PVP game. Partner with Art Directors and collaborate with team to elevate the game's aesthetic.

Hybrid 2D Artists roles in United States

Browse 4 hybrid 2d artists roles hiring in United States plus related opportunities such as graphics designer, 3d artist and art director.

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Lead Illustrator, 3D – 2D

Whatnot

Senior UI Artist, Unannounced Game

Blizzard Entertainment

Senior Storyboard Artist – Temp, SFD/Cinematics

Blizzard Entertainment

Character Concept Artist – Senior/Principal

Bonfire Studios