Game Artist & Animator

Playtech; The Rocks; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Playtech is seeking a skilled Game Artist & Animator in NSW, Australia to create world-class slot game visuals from concept to animation and asset delivery. You will craft symbols, backgrounds, UI, logos and marketing art, and bring them to life with Spine and After Effects, delivering polished game-ready assets and sprite sheets.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in game art/animation, a strong portfolio, expertise in Photoshop, Spine and After Effects, and experience using AI tools for rapid

Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Game Artist, Animator, or similar role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both illustration and animation skills.
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Spine, and After Effects.
• Understanding of animation fundamentals, timing, spacing, and motion appeal.
• Experience using AI tools for concept generation, ideation, visual exploration, and production workflows.
• Understanding of game asset export, optimization, and production pipelines.
• Technical mindset with ability to troubleshoot issues with developers.
• Experience in online Slots/iGaming is a strong advantage.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Passion for quality, attention to detail, and ownership of work.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Game Artist/Animator experience

Strong portfolio

Photoshop

Spine

After Effects

AI tools for concept generation

Asset export & production pipelines

Team collaboration

iGaming industry experience (advantage

Attention to detail & ownership

Tools

Photoshop

Spine

After Effects

Job description

Ready to level up your career?

Founded in 1999, Playtech has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging, and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry’s leading technology company, Playtech combines business intelligence–driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com | www.playtech.com

Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe thatpeople are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency are at the core of Playtech’s commitment to responsible business practices.

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

• 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

• 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 professionals work together to create successful games.

Logic Labs Unit

Logic Labs is a globally distributed game development unit and part of the Playtech family. Our team brings together talented artists, developers, product specialists and maths experts to create high-quality slot games for players across global markets. With colleagues working across Europe and Australia, we combine creativity, technical expertise and innovative ways of working to deliver engaging and visually compelling gaming experiences. Joining Logic Labs means becoming part of a highly motivated and collaborative team where you will contribute to exciting new productions, develop your expertise and help create successful games in a supportive environment.

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.