2D Artist (Junior / Regular / Senior)
Yggdrasil Gaming
Job Summary
Join our team as a 2D Artist to lead and innovate within our Games Portfolio. You will create high-quality 2D art assets for iGames, including symbols, backgrounds, characters, and UI elements. Responsibilities also include developing concept art, ensuring artwork aligns with game themes, preparing production-ready files, and collaborating with animators and Art Directors. You will adapt artwork for multiple resolutions, participate in reviews, and stay updated on iGaming visual trends.
Must Have
- Create high-quality 2D art assets for iGames (symbols, backgrounds, characters, UI, bonus visuals, logos)
- Develop concept art, including AI-supported workflows
- Ensure artwork aligns with game’s theme, brand, and industry expectations
- Prepare layered, organized, production-ready files for the development team
- Collaborate with animators for optimized art and smooth animation
- Work closely with Art Directors to translate themes into engaging visuals
- Adapt artwork into multiple resolutions and aspect ratios; maintain master/source files
- Participate in review sessions and apply feedback efficiently
- Stay updated on visual trends and competitor styles in iGaming
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, or similar tools
- Strong understanding of illustration, composition, color theory, and typography
- Ability to produce both stylized and realistic artwork
- Experience optimizing assets for animation and game engines
- Minimum 1 year experience (Junior), 3 years (Regular), 4-6+ years (Senior)
- Good communication and teamwork abilities
- Ability to work within deadlines and manage multiple tasks
- High creativity, attention to detail, and passion for gaming
Good to Have
- UI/UX knowledge for slot games
- Experience preparing animation-ready assets for Unity
- Understanding of regulatory requirements for iGaming
Perks & Benefits
- Fun & Excitement In Everything We Do
- Relocation Package
- Health Insurance
- Work Life Balance
- Career Progression
- Gym Allowance
Job Description
About the role
Join our team as a passionate 2D Artist (Junior / Regular / Senior) to lead and innovate within our Games Portfolio!
What You’ll Do
- Create high-quality 2D art assets for iGames, including:
- Symbols
- Backgrounds
- Character illustrations
- UI elements
- Bonus game visuals
- Logos and key art
- Develop concept art, including AI-supported workflows, to define the game’s visual direction.
- Ensure all artwork aligns with the game’s theme, brand, and industry expectations.
- Prepare layered, organized, production-ready files for the development team.
- Collaborate with animators to ensure art is optimized for smooth animation.
- Work closely with Art Directors to translate themes into engaging visuals.
- Adapt artwork into multiple resolutions and aspect ratios; maintain master/source files.
- Participate in review sessions and apply feedback efficiently.
- Stay updated on visual trends and competitor styles in iGaming.
Key Skills
Who You Are
Job Requirements & Competencies
Technical Skills
- Proficiency in Photoshop, Clip Studio Paint, or similar tools.
- Strong understanding of illustration, composition, color theory, and typography.
- Ability to produce both stylized and realistic artwork.
- Experience optimizing assets for animation and game engines.
- UI/UX knowledge for slot games (nice bonus).
Experience
- Junior: min.1 year experience, strong portfolio, eagerness to grow.
- Regular: 3 years of professional experience in games (iGaming/mobile/PC).
- Senior: 4–6+ years experience, strong ownership, advanced portfolio, iGaming know-how.
Soft Skills
- Good communication and teamwork abilities.
- Ability to work within deadlines and manage multiple tasks.
- High creativity, attention to detail, and passion for gaming.
Extra Points For
- Experience preparing animation-ready assets for Unity.
- Understanding of regulatory requirements for iGaming.
Additional Information
All your information will be kept confidential and in accordance with current GDPR guidelines.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Confidence gaps shouldn’t stop brilliant people from applying.
Please apply anyway — we’d love to hear from you.
Perks working at Yggdrasil
- #### Fun & Excitement
In Everything We Do
- #### Relocation
Package
- #### Health
Insurance
- #### Work Life
Balance
- #### Career
Progression
- #### Gym
Allowance
- #### Fun & Excitement
In Everything We Do
- #### Relocation
Package
Health
Insurance
Work Life
Balance
Career
Progression
Gym
Allowance
Fun & Excitement
In Everything We Do
Relocation
Package
Health
Insurance
- #### Work Life
Balance
- #### Career
Progression
- #### Gym
Allowance
- #### Fun & Excitement
In Everything We Do
- #### Relocation
Package
- #### Health
Insurance
- #### Work Life
Balance
- #### Career
Progression
- #### Gym
Allowance
- #### Fun & Excitement
In Everything We Do
- #### Relocation
Package
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- Who we are
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Being part of Yggdrasil means being part of an evolving business and performance driven culture that travels fast. Our employees are our greatest asset and the backbone of the company.
Their everyday commitment and hard work are what pays off in the long run. The Yggdrasil inclusive mindset and team spirit are what makes our company unique and it transcends into our awesome games, new innovations and market leadership.
- Who we are
----------
Yggdrasil is built on passion, creativity and great teamwork. The mix of +15 nationalities from different cultures makes our company dynamic, progressive and unique. The company mindset is fuelled by three fundamental values:
- Fun and Excitement which represent our passion for gaming which is the foundation of Yggdrasil
- Responsibility to deliver online entertainment in a safe, reliable and established manner
- Commitment to offer the best quality product which includes going the extra mile to have the most satisfied clients, partners and players.
- YGG founded in 2013
Yggdrasil was founded in 2013 and have since set out on a steady road to industry leadership, innovation and success.
Yggdrasilians
We are +160 Yggdrasilians who work across 4 offices in Malta, Poland, Gibraltar and Sweden and deliver incredible things every day!
Hybrid Working
We are a modern company and offer our employees a hybrid working mode. It means Yggdrasilians are able to work both in our offices but also remotely.
- Who we are
----------
Being part of Yggdrasil means being part of an evolving business and performance driven culture that travels fast. Our employees are our greatest asset and the backbone of the company.
Their everyday commitment and hard work are what pays off in the long run. The Yggdrasil inclusive mindset and team spirit are what makes our company unique and it transcends into our awesome games, new innovations and market leadership.
- Who we are
----------
Yggdrasil is built on passion, creativity and great teamwork. The mix of +15 nationalities from different cultures makes our company dynamic, progressive and unique. The company mindset is fuelled by three fundamental values:
- Fun and Excitement which represent our passion for gaming which is the foundation of Yggdrasil
- Responsibility to deliver online entertainment in a safe, reliable and established manner
- Commitment to offer the best quality product which includes going the extra mile to have the most satisfied clients, partners and players.
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