Permanent Senior 2D / 3D Game Designer / Animator (Slot Games) - 4 days in Oxfordshire office / 1...

ZipRecruiter; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio in Oxfordshire is seeking a Senior 2D/3D Game Designer/Animator for free-to-play mobile slot games. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio of game artwork and proficiency in tools like Spine and Photoshop. This hybrid role involves creating game elements and collaborating across teams, with a salary range of £45,000–£65,000 based on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio of 2D/3D slot or casino game artwork.
• Comfortable with AI tools that enhance creative workflows.
• Team player with good communication and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate high-quality 2D/3D assets for mobile slot games.
• Create game elements including symbols, UI, backgrounds, and animations.
• Develop concept art and storyboards from game briefs.
• Optimize assets for mobile performance.
• Collaborate with creative, dev, and QA teams.

Skills

2D/3D game artwork creation

Proficiency in Spine

Proficiency in Photoshop

Proficiency in Illustrator

Proficiency in Maya

Proficiency in Blender

Communication skills

Time management

Team collaboration

Job description

Job Description

Permanent Senior 2D / 3D Game Designer / Animator (Slot Games) - 4 days in Oxfordshire office / 1 Remote

Salary: £45,000–£65,000+ (depending on experience)

Location: Oxfordshire

Working Model: Hybrid – 4 days in-office, 1 remote

Company:

Working for an internal game studio, creating free-to-play online slot games (no gambling or betting).

Role Overview:

- Design and animate high-quality 2D/3D assets for free-to-play mobile slot games. Take game briefs from concept to production, collaborating across teams to deliver polished and engaging games.

Key Responsibilities:

- Create 2D/3D game elements (symbols, UI, backgrounds, animations)

- Develop concept art and storyboards from game briefs

- Optimize assets for mobile performance

- Collaborate with creative, dev, and QA teams

- Stay current on trends and tools (including AI)

Requirements:

- Strong portfolio of 2D / 3D slot or casino game artwork

- Experience with tools like Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Blender

- Skills in rigging, shading, lighting, animation, etc.

- Comfortable with AI tools that enhance creative workflows

- Team player with good communication and time management

- Passion for slots and mobile game development

If interested and available please apply or email [e-mail] with the below:

- Cv

- Portfolio including 2D / 3D Game Design (Slot game design or similar preferably)

- Outlined experience - 2D / 3D slot or casino game artwork or similar

- Outlined Experience with any of the following Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Blender

- Salary expectations: £45,000–£65,000+ (depending on experience)

- Happy to work hybrid – 4 days in-office / 1 remote