2D Artist (iGaming)

About the role

This role involves creating 2D art assets for online slot games, which are developed for international markets. The company maintains a rapid release schedule, launching 3-4 new titles monthly, adding to its existing catalog of over 150 games. The artist will be responsible for producing character concepts, environments, and other game assets, ensuring they align with diverse visual styles and technical requirements.

A key aspect of this position is the integration of AI tools into the art creation process. The artist will finalize assets using AI or by overpainting in Photoshop, and will also prepare and optimize these assets for animation and project integration. This includes staying current with new AI technologies to enhance production efficiency and visual effects.

Success in this role means closely collaborating with development teams and other artists to implement AI technologies effectively. The artist will analyze and test AI solutions for their effectiveness and potential improvements, contributing to the refinement of technical pipelines and toolsets. This ensures that the art production process remains efficient and innovative.

Skills that matter here

• Photoshop: This is a core tool for overpainting and finalizing 2D art assets for slot games.
• AI tools: The role requires using AI for asset creation, optimization, and staying updated on new AI technologies for production.
• Nanobanana: This specific AI tool is mentioned as ideal for quickly generating creative ideas for game art.
• Midjourney: Experience with this AI tool is considered a plus for generating visual content.
• Stable Diffusion: Familiarity with this AI tool is beneficial for art generation and enhancement.

Who this role suits

• A game artist with at least two years of experience, ideally within the iGaming sector, who can demonstrate a strong portfolio of slot game assets.
• An individual who is proficient in Photoshop and has practical experience or a strong readiness to work with AI tools for art creation and optimization.
• Someone who understands composition, lighting, color, and stylization, and can adapt their art style to suit various project requirements.
• A proactive person who enjoys exploring new technologies, particularly AI, to improve workflows and visual outcomes in a fast-paced environment.

From the employer

• Creating art assets for games, finalising them by AI or overpainting in Photoshop.
• Preparation, optimization of art assets for animation and integration into projects;
• Stay updated about new AI tools to optimize production and visual effects.
• Working closely with the development team and artists to integrate AI technologies into content creation processes;
• Analyzing and testing AI solutions to assess effectiveness and potential for improvement;
• Enhancing technical pipelines, creating, and refining toolsets.

• 2+ years of experience in game development, preferably in iGaming.
• Strong portfolio with examples of character concepts, environments, and other assets for slot games.
• Solid understanding of composition, lighting, color, stylization, materials, and various art styles/rendering approaches.
• Ability to quickly generate creative ideas using AI tools (ideally Nanobanana).
• Ability to adapt to the project’s visual style.
• Experience with, or readiness to work across, a wide range of art styles.
• Proficiency in Photoshop.
• Proficiency with AI tools such as Nanobanana Pro and ChatGPT; experience with Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, and other AI tools will be a plus.

• Engage in a unique international web project, gaining valuable experience.
• 20 vacation days and 5 sick days yearly.
• Flexible start to the workday.
• Experience a dynamic work environment that avoids monotony.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.