Game Artist & Animator (iGaming)

Location: Hybrid, The Rocks, NSW, Australia

Company

hirify.global is a large gaming technology company delivering regulated-market software, services, content, and platform technology through its B2B business.

What you will do

• Create game art including symbols, characters, backgrounds, UI, logos, and marketing assets.
• Produce animations for symbols, characters, features, wins, and VFX using Spine and After Effects.
• Use AI tools to generate concepts, mockups, references, and visual explorations.
• Prepare game-ready assets, animation exports, sprite sheets, and localization-ready files.
• Collaborate with artists, developers, designers, and producers throughout production.
• Improve workflows and troubleshoot technical art challenges.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional experience as a Game Artist, Animator, or similar role.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating both illustration and animation skills; a portfolio is mandatory for application.
• Expert knowledge of Photoshop, Spine, and After Effects.
• Strong understanding of animation fundamentals, including timing, spacing, and motion appeal.
• Proven experience using AI tools such as Midjourney, ChatGPT, Leonardo, Flux, or similar for concept generation, ideation, visual exploration, and production workflows.
• Understanding of game asset export, optimization, and production pipelines.
• Strong technical mindset with the ability to troubleshoot issues and work effectively with developers.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, passion for quality, attention to detail, and ownership of work.

Nice to have

• Experience in the online slots or iGaming industry.
• Experience with technical art tasks such as sprite sheets, localization workflows, asset implementation, and workflow automation.
• Familiarity with Eastern European slot markets, player preferences, visual trends, and top-performing games.
• Knowledge of current iGaming trends, competitors, and emerging mechanics.

Culture & Benefits

• Work on high-quality games reaching players across global markets.
• Culture focused on ownership, accountability, creativity, craftsmanship, and exceptional artistic standards.
• Stable, professional environment within a large company operating in a regulated market.
• Supportive and collaborative team environment with colleagues across Europe and Australia.

Hiring process

• Submit a CV together with a portfolio showcasing relevant artwork; include the portfolio link in the CV or the application message to the hiring manager.