Game Artist & Animator

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Ready to level up your career? We're looking for an exceptional Game Artist & Animator to create world-class slot game experiences, from concept and illustration to animation and implementation. You'll create stunning slot game visuals, bring them to life through animation, and help deliver polished, game-ready assets from concept to implementation. The ideal candidate is passionate about slot games, understands what makes them visually engaging, and is comfortable working across art, animation, AI-assisted workflows, and production pipelines.

Please note:   Submitting a portfolio is mandatory for this application. Job Description Your influential mission. You will... Create high-quality game art including symbols, characters, backgrounds, UI, logos, and marketing assets. Create polished animations including symbols, characters, features, wins, and VFX in Spine and After Effects.  Use AI tools to rapidly generate concepts, mockups, references, and visual explorations.

Prepare and deliver game-ready assets, animation exports, sprite sheets, and localization-ready files. Collaborate closely with artists, developers, designers, and producers throughout production. Help improve workflows and solve technical art challenges. Qualifications Components for success. You... Have 3+ years of professional experience as a Game Artist, Animator, or similar role. Demonstrate strong portfolio demonstrating both illustration and animation skills.

Have expert knowledge of Photoshop, Spine, and After Effects. Have strong understanding of animation fundamentals, especially timing, spacing, and motion appeal. Have proven experience using AI tools (Midjourney, ChatGPT, Leonardo, Flux, or similar) for concept generation, ideation, visual exploration, and production workflows. Have Understanding of game asset export, optimization, and production pipelines.

Hold strong technical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot issues and work effectively with developers. Bring experience in the online Slots/iGaming industry is a strong advantage. Have strong communication and collaboration skills. Have passion for quality, attention to detail, and ownership of your work. You'll get extra points for...  Experience with technical art tasks such as sprite sheets, localization workflows, asset implementation, and workflow automation.

Familiarity with Eastern European slot markets, player preferences, visual trends, and top-performing games. Knowledge of current iGaming trends, competitors, and emerging mechanics. Additional Information Thrive in a culture that values... Creating high-quality games that reach players across global markets. Ownership, accountability, and delivering results that make a real impact. Creativity, craftsmanship, and maintaining exceptional artistic standards.

Stability, professionalism, and the benefits of being part of a large, successful company operating in a regulated market. A supportive team environment where talented prof