2D Artist (Junior / Regular / Senior)

Yggdrasil Gaming is seeking a passionate 2D Artist (Junior/Regular/Senior) to join their Gaming & Development division in Poland. The role involves creating high-quality 2D art assets for iGames, including symbols, backgrounds, characters, and UI elements, while ensuring alignment with game themes and brand. The artist will develop concept art, prepare production-ready files, collaborate with animators and Art Directors, and adapt artwork for various resolutions. This position is crucial for innovating within the company's games portfolio and contributing to groundbreaking gaming experiences.

Must Have

• Create high-quality 2D art assets for iGames (symbols, backgrounds, character illustrations, UI elements, bonus game visuals, logos and key art).
• Develop concept art, including AI-supported workflows.
• 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.
• 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) in games.
• 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.

Company Description

At Yggdrasil Gaming, we are known for transforming ideas into groundbreaking gaming experiences. With innovation at the heart of everything we do, we’ve built a reputation for creating some of the most iconic slots in the iGaming world. Recently, we’ve taken our vision even further, becoming one of the largest global aggregators and a leading technology company, redefining what’s possible in the industry. Our success is driven by the exceptional people who bring our ideas to life. Over the past year, we’ve cultivated a culture where creativity, expertise, and ambition come together to achieve extraordinary results. At Yggdrasil, you’ll find a place where your talent can thrive and where you’ll have the opportunity to be part of something truly transformative. If you’re ready to help shape the future of gaming, we’d love to hear from you.

Job Description

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.

Qualifications

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.