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

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

Job summary

A leading game design studio in the United Kingdom is seeking a Senior 2D/3D Game Designer/Animator to work on free-to-play slot games. The role involves designing and animating engaging game assets with a focus on quality and collaboration. Candidates should have a strong portfolio in game artwork and experience with relevant design tools. This position offers a hybrid working model, with 4 days in-office and 1 remote. Salary ranges from £45,000 to £65,000 depending on experience.

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing 2D/3D game design.
• Experience in creating slot or casino game artwork.
• Familiarity with industry-standard design tools.

Responsibilities

• Design and animate high-quality 2D/3D assets for mobile slot games.
• Collaborate with teams to create polished game elements.
• Stay current on trends and tools related to game design.

Skills

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

Experience with Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Blender

Skills in rigging, shading, lighting, animation

Comfortable with AI tools

Team player with good communication

Passion for slots and mobile game development

Tools

Spine

Photoshop

Illustrator

Maya

Blender

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