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Senior 2D Illustrator (iGaming)

Splash Software
6 hours ago
Full-time
On-site
Valletta, Malta
Design, Product

We are looking for a highly creative Illustrator to join our iGaming team and help craft visually engaging and commercially successful game experiences. Beyond execution, this role is about thinking, bringing fresh, out-of-the-box ideas to game concepts and pushing visual boundaries in a competitive market.

You will be responsible for the full visual lifecycle of assets, from early ideation and exploration to final production-ready delivery.

Responsibilities

  • Create high-quality 2D illustrations for game assets, including characters, environments, symbols, backgrounds, and UI elements
  • Contribute to game concept development with original, creative visual ideas
  • Translate game concepts and mechanics into clear, engaging visual solutions
  • Rapidly prototype visual styles and themes during early production stages
  • Collaborate closely with Product managers, designers, animators, and developers to ensure assets are production-ready
  • Prepare clean, well-structured source files optimized for animation
  • Adapt to different art styles depending on game theme (cartoon, semi-realistic, stylized, etc.)
  • Contribute to visual research and help push the quality bar across projects

Requirements

  • Solid portfolio showcasing illustration skills, composition, color, and shape
  • Advanced proficiency in Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop
  • Experience creating assets for casino games or similar casual/mobile games
  • Ability to work across different visual styles : from clean and minimal to rich and highly detailed
  • Good eye for readability and hierarchy, especially for small-screen/mobile contexts
  • Comfortable with both hand-crafted illustration and AI-assisted workflows (e.g., MidJourney or similar tools)
  • Ability to balance creativity with production constraints
  • Openness to feedback and continuous improvement
  • Strong visual taste and attention to detail

Nice to Have

  • Understanding of game UI/UX principles
  • Ownership mindset: you take ideas from concept to final delivery
  • Previous experience in iGaming products
  • Experience collaborating with remote teams