Game Illustration Designer - Sunderland (Hybrid)

Tombola job board; Sunderland; Hybrid; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading online gaming company in Sunderland is seeking a talented Game Illustration Designer. In this role, you'll create and enhance game concepts, contributing to industry-leading productions. Candidates should possess strong illustration skills, proficiency in design tools, and a collaborative mindset. This position offers an entry-level opportunity in a creative and supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Excellent illustrator with a deep understanding of graphic, UI/UX, and game design.
• Strong command of design tools like Adobe Illustrator and Figma.
• Awareness of company and game studio strategies.

Responsibilities

• Create and contribute to new game concepts from visual and narrative perspectives.
• Plan player journeys while designing vibrant visual worlds.
• Stay on top of industry trends to influence products.

Skills

Illustration

Graphic Design

UI/UX Design

Adobe Illustrator

Figma

Job description

Game Illustration Designer - Sunderland (Hybrid)

tombola Sunderland, England, United Kingdom

Overview

Ready to bring our games to life with your designs? Do you dream in colours and live for creating visual worlds? Can you turn a great idea into a beautiful game that millions of players will love? Tombola is the UK's biggest online gaming site, with a culture of creativity and collaboration. We’re looking for a talented and enthusiastic Game Illustration Designer to join our Game Studio team in Sunderland. This is a role with the potential to make a significant impact on our products and player experience by creating incredible, industry-leading games.

Join us to apply for the Game Illustration Designer role at tombola.

Responsibilities

• Creating and contributing to new game concepts from a visual and narrative perspective.
• Planning out every player journey and interaction while designing a vibrant visual world.
• Staying on top of industry trends and identifying new styles that could influence our products.
• Using generative AI tools to explore and enhance visual development with creativity and efficiency.
• Working collaboratively to contribute to the ongoing development of games and remove blockers.

Qualifications

The Must-Haves

• An excellent illustrator with a deep understanding of graphic, UI/UX, and game design.
• An excellent command of Adobe Illustrator and Figma.
• A deep understanding of tombola games and the wider mobile gaming industry.
• The ability to interpret a brief and drive ownership over a game’s look and feel.
• An awareness of company and game studio strategies and goals.

The Nice-to-Haves (bonus points if you have these!)

• A knack for mentoring other designers.
• The ability to pitch and sell your game concepts.
• A natural understanding of the business impact of games.
• Experience in improving processes and working across different teams.

Why this role is a game-changer for you

You’ll be making a huge impact by significantly contributing to the production of exceptional, industry-leading games. This is a brilliant opportunity to develop your skills, influence our game roadmap, and work alongside a team that values innovation, creativity, and a genuinely great work-life balance.

Ready to add your sparkle at Tombola? If you're passionate about game design and ready to make a real impact on millions of players, we'd love to hear from you!

Apply now and let's make some magic together!

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Design, Art/Creative, and Information Technology

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting