Lead Game Artist
2D Casino Game Artist to create polished, high-impact visuals for scalable casino games at Ionic Group.
Design
Full-Time
Raise Gaming
Job description
Ionic Group is building the next generation of global companies across Gaming, Media, Fintech, and AI, and we are seeking a highly skilled 2D Casino Game Artist to help define the visual identity of our gaming products. In this role, you will be responsible for creating high-quality 2D artwork that brings casino-style games to life through compelling themes, polished interfaces, and visually engaging game assets.
You will work closely with game designers, developers, and product teams to translate concepts into production-ready visuals that enhance gameplay, reinforce brand identity, and meet performance requirements. This role requires strong artistic fundamentals, a deep understanding of casino and casual game aesthetics, and the ability to balance creativity with commercial appeal.
As part of a venture studio, you will contribute to multiple projects at different stages of development, from early concept exploration to live game iteration. You should be comfortable adapting your style to different themes, working efficiently within pipelines, and delivering assets that are optimized for real-time performance. Attention to detail, consistency, and the ability to execute at a high level under evolving requirements are essential.
- Proven experience as a 2D Game Artist within casino, slots, or casual games
- Strong portfolio demonstrating symbols, UI, backgrounds, and themed game assets
- Solid understanding of casino game aesthetics, player psychology, and visual clarity
- Ability to create clean, consistent, and production-ready assets
- Experience working with game designers and developers in a production environment
- Strong attention to detail and ability to iterate quickly based on feedback
- Experience optimizing assets for performance across multiple screen sizes
- Comfortable working across multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
What you will do
Create high-quality 2D art assets for casino games, including symbols, backgrounds, characters, UI elements, icons, and visual effects. Develop cohesive visual themes that align with game mechanics, target audiences, and brand direction. Collaborate with game designers to ensure visual clarity, usability, and player engagement. Prepare production-ready assets that meet technical specifications and performance requirements. Iterate on artwork based on feedback, game data, and product goals. Maintain consistency across assets and contribute to evolving art direction standards across projects.
Tool Kit
- Adobe Illustrator (vector assets and UI elements)
- Spine or equivalent 2D animation tools
- Pixie.Js & After Effects (optional, for VFX and motion elements)
- Asset management and version control tools
- Game engines and pipelines (Rasie Engine integration)
Job responsibilities
You will be responsible for delivering polished, production-ready 2D artwork that supports engaging casino gameplay experiences. You will collaborate across disciplines to ensure visuals integrate seamlessly with game mechanics and technical constraints. You will help refine visual direction, improve asset pipelines, and support live games through updates, optimizations, and new content creation.
You will operate with a strong sense of ownership and quality, ensuring that all visual output meets a high bar for aesthetics, clarity, and performance. You will also contribute to process improvements, documentation, and best practices that support efficient collaboration between art, design, and engineering teams.
What you will do
Design and produce 2D game assets from concept through final implementation. Create casino symbols, reels, backgrounds, UI components, and promotional visuals. Adapt visual styles to support different themes and game concepts while maintaining brand consistency. Optimize assets for performance across platforms and resolutions. Work closely with developers to ensure proper implementation and visual fidelity in-game. Review and refine artwork based on playtesting, performance data, and stakeholder feedback. Support live operations by producing new assets, updates, and seasonal content as required.
