Senior 2D Game Designer (12-month Contract)

Allwyn AG; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and life insurance

Well-being allowance

Extensive leave policy

Training resources

360° feedback framework

Employee assistance programme

Flexible working options

Apple equipment & tools

Job summary

Allwyn Lottery Solutions in London seeks an experienced Senior 2D Game Designer & Artist to develop engaging iLottery concepts and deliver high-quality 2D artwork. You will own the visual design process from concepts to assets and animation handover, collaborating with cross-functional teams across Greece, London, Ireland and Chicago.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years in 2D game design, exceptional Photoshop proficiency, and a portfolio showing game concepts, environments and polished characters.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in 2D game design, game art or a related industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is essential.
• Proven experience developing game concepts, UI designs and complete game environments.
• Strong 2D illustration skills, including creating characters, backgrounds, scene objects and polished game assets.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles, composition, colour, typography and UI/UX.
• Experience preparing layered artwork and structured files for handover to animators.
• Ability to adapt between different art styles while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative game design and high-quality 2D artwork.
• Experience working collaboratively across design, animation and development teams.

Responsibilities

• Game Concepts & UI Design: Develop creative game concepts, engaging visual themes, intuitive interfaces and player experiences.
• 2D Art & Illustration: Design and produce high-quality game assets, including characters, backgrounds, environments, scene objects, symbols and UI elements.
• Visual Development: Take designs from initial sketches and concepts through to polished, production-ready artwork.
• Animation Handover: Prepare and structure layered artwork for animators, ensuring assets are correctly separated, organised and ready for animation.
• Creative Ownership: Manage design tasks independently, maintaining quality and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, animators, developers and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive game experiences.
• Asset Management: Maintain clean, structured Photoshop files and contribute to reusable asset libraries and shared design standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase reusability and adopt new tools and techniques.
• Mentorship & Feedback: Share knowledge, provide constructive feedback and support the development of other team members.

Skills

5+ years experience

Photoshop proficiency

Game concepts/UI design

2D illustration

Visual design principles

Handover to animation

Art style adaptability

Collaborative teamwork

Portfolio evidence

Tools

Spine

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries

Job description

Who We Are

Allwyn Lottery Solutions is a global leader in digital lottery and gaming solutions and a proud subsidiary of Allwyn Entertainment Group, a multinational lottery operator with a strong presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus, and Italy.

Our mission is to make play better for all by developing cutting-edge technology that enhances player experiences, drives engagement, and maximizes returns for good causes.

With a strong focus on cloud-based technologies, AI-driven analytics, and responsible gaming, we empower lotteries to reach new players, increase engagement, and drive sustainable growth in the ever-evolving digital landscape.

Behind every great lottery experience is a team of experts ensuring seamless operations, strategic growth, and cutting-edge solutions. Our central teams are integral to supporting our technology and gaming innovations with leadership, smart processes, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

These teams play a crucial role in shaping the future of iLottery, focusing on collaboration, efficiency, and growth. We empower our people to make a real impact in a fast-moving, dynamic industry.

What makes this role exciting and challenging

We’re looking for a creative and versatile Senior 2D Game Designer & Artist to develop engaging iLottery game concepts and deliver high-quality, production-ready 2D artwork. You’ll combine strong game design principles with specialist illustration and digital art skills, taking ownership of the visual design process from initial concepts and UI layouts through to polished assets and animation handover.

You'll be highly proficient in Adobe Photoshop, comfortable adapting to different visual styles, and experienced in preparing clean, structured assets for animation and development teams. We're looking for someone who is organised, collaborative and adaptable, with a growth mindset and a proactive approach to improving how we work. We work in cross-functional teams across Greece, London, Ireland and Chicago.

This role is offered as a 12-month contract position on a contractor basis.

As part of your everyday responsibilities, you will:

• Game Concepts & UI Design: Develop creative game concepts, engaging visual themes, intuitive interfaces and player experiences.
• 2D Art & Illustration: Design and produce high-quality game assets, including characters, backgrounds, environments, scene objects, symbols and UI elements.
• Visual Development: Take designs from initial sketches and concepts through to polished, production-ready artwork.
• Animation Handover: Prepare and structure layered artwork for animators, ensuring assets are correctly separated, organised and ready for animation.
• Creative Ownership: Manage design tasks independently, maintaining quality and meeting agreed deadlines.
• Collaboration: Work closely with designers, animators, developers and other stakeholders to deliver cohesive game experiences.
• Asset Management: Maintain clean, structured Photoshop files and contribute to reusable asset libraries and shared design standards.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve workflows, increase reusability and adopt new tools and techniques.
• Mentorship & Feedback: Share knowledge, provide constructive feedback and support the development of other team members.

Minimum Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in 2D game design, game art or a related industry.
• Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop is essential.
• Proven experience developing game concepts, UI designs and complete game environments.
• Strong 2D illustration skills, including creating characters, backgrounds, scene objects and polished game assets.
• Strong understanding of visual design principles, composition, colour, typography and UI/UX.
• Experience preparing layered artwork and structured files for handover to animators.
• Ability to adapt between different art styles while maintaining quality and consistency.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both creative game design and high-quality 2D artwork.
• Experience working collaboratively across design, animation and development teams.

Minimum Experience

• Experience using Spine or other 2D animation software.
• Understanding of animation principles, asset rigging and animation production workflows.
• Proficiency in Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud Libraries and reusable asset systems.
• Experience designing mobile or web-based games, particularly iLottery or casual games.

Required Competences

• Highly organised: Able to manage priorities, meet deadlines and maintain clean, structured working files.
• Growth mindset: Open to learning, constructive feedback and continuously improving skills and processes.
• Adaptable: Comfortable embracing new tools, evolving workflows and changing project requirements.
• Creative and proactive: Confident generating ideas, solving visual challenges and taking ownership of work.
• Collaborative: Communicates clearly and works effectively with multidisciplinary teams.
• Detail-focused: Maintains a high standard of visual quality and production readiness.
• Self-sufficient: Able to independently manage tasks while knowing when to seek feedback or support.

At Allwyn Lottery Solutions, we know that great delivery starts with great people. Here’s what we offer to support you and help you thrive:

• A dynamic team of experts who’ll support your growth and share your ambition
• A diverse, international environment full of opportunity and challenge
• A comprehensive onboarding experience to set you up for success
• Competitive salary with a performance-based bonus
• Health and life insurance for you and your family
• Well-being allowance
• Extensive leave policy to support work-life balance
• Unlimited training resources and tools to support your development
• 360° feedback framework to help you grow your impact
• Employee Assistance Programme with professional counselling support
• Flexible working options
• A modern tech setup including Apple equipment and best-in-class tools
• A stable, enjoyable working environment where delivery is valued

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allwyn values diversity and inclusion and welcomes applications from all backgrounds. We make employment decisions based on business needs, role requirements, and individual qualifications - never on age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, race, religion, or background.

In 2025, Allwyn Lottery Solutions in Greece was recognised as one of the Great Place to Work® Hellas Best Workplaces™ for Women, highlighting our commitment to building inclusive, supportive environments where all employees can thrive.

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