Game Artist (iGaming)

Location: Hybrid role based in Sofia, Bulgaria, at the European Trade Center

Company

hirify.global develops regulated-market gaming software, content, services, and platform technology, with Origins Studio focused on digital gaming experiences.

What you will do

• Own the end-to-end visual creation of table, instant, and crash games.
• Translate creative briefs, game mechanics, and brand guidelines into concepts, moodboards, sketches, style frames, logos, backgrounds, characters, UI elements, and visual effects.
• Create polished 2D artwork in realistic, stylized, and cartoon visual styles using Adobe Photoshop.
• Animate characters, symbols, effects, transitions, and other game elements in Spine, then export and package assets for development.
• Produce game previews, motion mock-ups, promotional clips, and animated banners in After Effects.
• Review implemented assets, resolve visual or technical issues, incorporate feedback, and manage multiple assignments through delivery.

Requirements

• 3–5 years of professional experience in 2D game art, animation, or a similar role.
• Portfolio demonstrating polished 2D artwork, graphic design, concept development, and animation.
• Advanced Adobe Photoshop skills, including creation of structured, production-ready PSD files.
• Strong working knowledge of Spine, including rigging, animation, export, and implementation workflows.
• Experience with Adobe After Effects and relevant plugins, plus understanding of animation principles and strong art fundamentals.
• Ability to create and optimize game assets for technical requirements, collaborate with stakeholders, and manage multiple deadlines.

Nice to have

• Experience in iGaming, online casino, table games, instant games, or crash games.
• Experience with licensed brands, detailed brand guidelines, marketing videos, promotional clips, or animated banners.
• Background in illustration, traditional art, character design, or hand-drawn animation.
• Familiarity with AI-assisted art tools, Jira, game design, development workflows, or technical art.

Culture & Benefits

• Focus on employee wellbeing, stability, and work-life balance.
• Positive, professional, and supportive team environment.
• Open communication, collaboration, and constructive feedback.
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth.
• Culture of initiative, accountability, inclusion, and belonging.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV together with a portfolio or portfolio link.
• Portfolio should include relevant 2D game artwork, concept-to-final examples, Spine animations, and After Effects previews, with the candidate’s contribution clearly described.