Senior Graphic Artist

NextChallenge; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

NextChallenge seeks a Senior Graphic Artist to join its creative studio. In this role, you will develop visually stunning 2D game assets and animations for slot machine games, contributing to an engaging player experience. The position requires strong artistic skills, proficiency in 2D animation, and a collaborative spirit to work with a team of talented artists.

Benefits

Flexible working hours

Work from any location

Great work-life balance

Company culture of transparency & openness

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in art and animation production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating artistic skills across various styles.
• Proficiency in Spine and graphic design software.

Responsibilities

• Design and create 2D game art assets like symbols, backgrounds, and UI elements.
• Utilise Spine for character and asset animations.
• Collaborate with design teams to conceptualise and refine game concepts.

Skills

2D Illustration

Animation

Graphic Design

UI Design

Communication

Education

Degree in Graphic Design, Illustration, or Game Design

Tools

Spine

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

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We are looking for a talented Senior Graphic Artist with strong 2D illustration and animation skills to create stunning visual assets and animations for slot machine games. This role combines creative concept development, UI design, and Spine animation to deliver high-quality, engaging player experiences.

We are looking for a talented Senior Graphic Artist with strong 2D illustration and animation skills to create stunning visual assets and animations for slot machine games. This role combines creative concept development, UI design, and Spine animation to deliver high-quality, engaging player experiences.

What You Will Do:

As a Senior Graphic Artist with a minimum of 5 years of relevant industry experience, you will form a key part of a new creative studio within established business. Company expects Game Artists to have strong illustration skills along with a solid grasp of layout and UI design. They will often be required to work collaboratively with other artists or department, so solid communication skills are a must. The ideal candidate will have a strong portfolio showing experience in both concept art and game design as well as animation. They will also be self-motivated and have a keen eye for quality. As a Game Artist, you will be responsible for creating the visual elements of slot machine games, including symbols, backgrounds, and user interface elements, while utilising Spine for character and asset animations. Your primary focus will be on developing high-quality, captivating, and interactive 2D game art that enhances the player experience.

Summary of Responsibilities:

• Game Art Creation: Design and create visually stunning 2D game art assets such as symbols, backgrounds, buttons, and other visual elements in line with the game's theme and style;
• Spine Animation: Utilise Spine, a 2D skeletal animation software, to animate characters, symbols, and other in-game assets, ensuring smooth and engaging animations;
• Conceptualisation: Collaborate with the game design and development teams to conceptualise and refine game concepts and themes, ensuring that the visual style aligns with the game's overall vision;
• Graphic Optimisation: Optimise artwork and animations for performance, ensuring that the games run smoothly on various platforms, including mobile devices and web browsers;
• User Interface Design: Create intuitive and visually appealing user interfaces, including menus, buttons, and information panels, to enhance the overall user experience;
• Quality Control: Conduct thorough testing and quality control to ensure that the game's visual elements and animations work as intended and are free of glitches or inconsistencies;
• Asset Management: Organise and manage art assets efficiently, maintaining a structured library and version control for easy access by the development team.

What you'll need to have:

• Minimum 5 years of art and animation production or related experience;
• Proven experience as a 2D game artist, with a portfolio demonstrating strong artistic skills and the ability to work in a wide variety of visual styles;
• A degree in graphic design, illustration, game design, or a related field is preferred, but relevant experience and a strong portfolio can be equally valuable;
• Proficiency in Spine or similar 2D animation software;
• Strong understanding of design principles, colour theory, and animation techniques;
• Familiarity with the slot game genre, its conventions, and player expectations;
• Solid knowledge of graphic design software (e.g., Adobe Creative Suite);
• Ability to work within tight deadlines and adapt to changing project requirements;
• Strong communication and collaboration skills are required to work effectively in a team.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Participation in team brainstorming;
• Reviewing other Artist’s concepts;
• Contributing to the evolution of the team’s process and best practices;
• Market and data analysis of current trends;
• Help with strategising future product plans and lines.

The company offers:

• Flexible working hours;
• Free to work from any location;
• Great work-life balance;
• Company culture of transparency & openness;
• Further opportunities for personal development and influence on product direction.

If you find this opportunity right for you, don't hesitate to apply or get in touch with us if you have any questions!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Technology, Information and Internet

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