Senior 2D/3D Creative Concept & Production Artist / Animator

Gloss Creative Recruitment; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading games development studio in Leeds is seeking a Senior 2D/3D Creative Concept & Production Artist/Animator. In this role, you will design and illustrate game elements, create moodboards, and take projects from concept to delivery. Ideal candidates will have a strong portfolio, experience in animation, and familiarity with tools like Spine, Photoshop, and Blender. Competitive salary of £40,000 to £50,000 offered.

Benefits

Salary circa £40,000 to £50,000 DOE

Modern studio environment

Real progression opportunities

Training and personal development support

Friendly culture with regular team socials

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing a mix of concept art and production-ready 2D/3D assets.
• Proven experience taking game briefs from concept to delivery in a fast-paced production setting.
• Confident using Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and Maya.
• Solid grasp of animation principles, rigging, shading, and lighting in both 2D and 3D.

Responsibilities

• Design and illustrate 2D/3D elements for slot games.
• Create moodboards, storyboards, and concept visuals.
• Own the concepting phase of projects, ensuring ideas are production-ready.
• Deliver work across various genres from photorealistic to stylised.

Skills

Spine animation

2D/3D tools

Photoshop

Illustrator

Maya

Blender

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12.08.2025

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Job Description

Games | Animation | Concept Design | Slot Games | Spine | Blender | AI Art Tools

We’re working with a cutting-edge games development studio making waves in the online slot games space. They’re building a brand-new creative hub right here in Leeds – and they’re looking for a Senior 2D/3D Creative Concept & Production Artist/Animator to join their growing team.

This is a standout opportunity for a creative with vision – someone who can take a game brief and bring it to life from scratch, developing fully realised concepts and then helping deliver stunning assets and animations that players will love.

You’ll collaborate across a tight-knit team of artists, designers, and developers, crafting mobile-first titles for both internal and client platforms. From concept art to final polish, you’ll have a hand in every stage of the visual development process.

What You’ll Do

· Design and illustrate 2D/3D elements for slot games: symbols, backgrounds, UI, animations, FX

· Create moodboards, storyboards, and concept visuals that define the look and feel of new titles

· Own the concepting phase of projects, ensuring creative ideas are production-ready

· Deliver work across a range of genres – from photorealistic to stylised (cartoon, fantasy, sci-fi, etc.)

· Collaborate with the art team and wider studio to align visuals with gameplay, tone, and technical limits

· Optimise assets for performance without sacrificing visual quality

· Contribute to internal reviews, iterate based on feedback, and support junior team members

· Stay inspired – keeping up with trends, references, and emerging tools (including AI workflows)

What We’re Looking For

· A strong portfolio showcasing a mix of concept art and production-ready 2D/3D assets (ideally for games or slots)

· Proven experience taking game briefs from concept to delivery in a fast-paced production setting

· Confident using Spine, Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Maya or similar tools

· Solid grasp of animation principles, rigging, shading, and lighting in both 2D and 3D

· Understanding of modern pipelines and optimisation techniques

· Experience with or openness to AI-based tools to enhance workflows

· Strong communication and feedback-handling skills

· Able to work independently as well as part of a team

· Passion for games, storytelling, and visual craft

The Studio

With a growing reputation for high-end game design and an exciting move into the Leeds market, this team blends creative flair with smart tech. Their games are played by thousands around the world, and they’re building a hub of top-tier creative talent in the UK.

In return you’ll get:

• Salary circa £40,000 to £50,000 DOE
  
• Modern studio environment within a collaborative marketing and games team
  
• Real progression opportunities within a national group structure
  
• Training and personal development support
  
• Friendly culture with regular team socials and internal creative events
  

We’re looking to interview in the next couple of weeks. If you’re a creatively driven animator with a background in both concept and production art, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now or get in touch for a confidential chat.

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Requirements
Spine animation , 2D/3D tools, Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Blender