Nefraxis

📍 Location: [Remote]

✨ About the Role

We are searching for a talented and passionate 2D Artist (casual, Playrix / Disney style) to join our team. You will be responsible for translating creative concepts and design briefs into compelling, high-quality visual assets that define the look and feel of our games. This role demands strong foundational art skills, versatility across different visual styles, and a collaborative spirit to work with designers and developers through the entire production pipeline.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

Art Production & Design

• Create a diverse range of 2D art assets, including:
  • Characters and character portraits (concept, line art, and final render / Playrix / Disney style).
  • Environments and backgrounds that set the mood and atmosphere of the game world.
  • Props, items, icons, and collectables that are clear and visually appealing.
• Design and illustrate marketing materials, promotional art, and key visuals (e.g., app store screenshots, splash screens).
• Develop concept art and initial sketches to establish the visual direction and style guides for new projects.
• Ensure all artwork adheres to the established art style, technical specifications, and production deadlines.
• User Interface (UI) Creation: Design functional and aesthetically pleasing UI elements (buttons, menus, HUDs) in collaboration with the UI/UX team.

Collaboration & Technical Execution

• Collaborate closely with the art director and animators to ensure the art assets support gameplay mechanics and narrative themes.
• Efficiently prepare, export, and optimize 2D graphics (e.g., sprite sheets, atlases) for integration into the game engine (e.g., Unity/Unreal).
• Receive and proactively implement feedback in a constructive and timely manner.
• Maintain a high standard of quality, consistency, and technical accuracy across all deliverables.

✅ Essential Requirements

• 2+ years of professional experience as a 2D artist in the game development industry.
• Expert proficiency in industry-standard software, primarily Adobe Photoshop and a graphic tablet.
• Strong foundational art skills: Deep understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, perspective, and human/animal anatomy.
• Proven ability to work in at least one defined style (e.g., casual, stylized, semi-realistic) with a portfolio to demonstrate versatility.
• Experience in creating game-ready assets and an understanding of the technical art pipeline.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to articulate artistic decisions clearly.

➕ Desirable Skills (Will be a Strong Plus)

• Familiarity with modern creative workflows, including the use of AI generation tools (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion) for concepting and ideation.
• Proficiency in vector graphics software (Adobe Illustrator).
• Knowledge of UI/UX design principles.
• Experience with basic 3D software (e.g., Blender) to assist with concept rendering or asset-based creation.

📍 Location: Ukraine (Remote)

✨ About the Role

We are seeking a highly creative and experienced Slot Game Artist to join our dynamic art team. This role is crucial in defining the visual identity of our next-generation slot games, from initial concepts to final polished assets. You will be instrumental in creating visually stunning and engaging artwork that captivates players in the competitive iGaming market. A strong foundation in traditional 2D art principles, coupled with proven expertise in AI-assisted workflows, is essential.

🌟 Key Responsibilities

Art Creation & Execution

• Create a full range of high-quality 2D assets for slot games, including:
  • Symbols (high/low value, Wilds, Scatters, Bonus symbols)
  • Backgrounds and Environments
  • Character Art and Concept Sketches
  • Logos and Marketing Materials
• Design and finalize User Interface (UI) elements such as buttons, meters, pop-ups, and game screens, ensuring consistency with the overall theme and optimal User Experience (UX).
• Prepare and export assets for animation and integration into the game engine, collaborating closely with animators and developers.
• Maintain a cohesive and high-quality art style throughout the entire project lifecycle, following art direction and technical requirements.

AI Integration & Workflow Optimization

• Utilize AI image generation tools (e.g., Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, Leonardo AI) to rapidly prototype concepts, explore art styles, and create initial asset drafts.
• Master prompt engineering techniques to achieve specific aesthetic results that align with the game's vision.
• Integrate AI-generated elements seamlessly into the final production pipeline, including manual refinement, retouching, and detail work in Photoshop.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest AI tools and techniques to identify opportunities for efficiency and creative enhancement within the art workflow.

✅ Essential Qualifications

• 3+ years of professional experience as a 2D Artist in the iGaming/Slots industry is a mandatory requirement.
• Strong, current portfolio demonstrating expertise in creating high-quality slot game art (characters, symbols, backgrounds, and UI).
• Proven experience with AI generation tools (Midjourney, Stable Diffusion, etc.) and the ability to leverage them in a production environment.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and a graphic tablet.
• Excellent understanding of fundamental art principles: composition, color theory, lighting, and anatomy.
• Ability to work effectively across different artistic styles, from casual and stylized to realistic/photobash.
• Experience in preparing assets for animation (e.g., knowledge of asset hierarchy, clean layering).

➕ Desirable Skills (Will be a strong plus)

• Experience with fine-tuning AI models (like LoRA or DreamBooth) to adhere to a specific company art style.
• Familiarity with game development pipelines and technical constraints (e.g., asset optimization for mobile/HTML5).
• Upper-Intermediate English proficiency.

📍 Location: [Remote]

✨ Role Overview

The Art Director, 2D will be the chief visual leader for our casual and slot game portfolio. You will be responsible for defining, driving, and maintaining the artistic vision and quality across multiple projects, ensuring all visuals are highly polished, market-driven, and perfectly aligned with product goals. This role requires a balance of exceptional artistic skill, strategic market insight, and proven leadership ability to inspire and guide a team of talented 2D Artists and Animators.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

I. Vision & Strategy

• Define Art Style: Establish the unique, high-quality 2D visual style, aesthetic, and brand identity for new and live casual and slot titles, including themes, characters, environments, and special features.
• Market Alignment: Conduct competitive analysis and research market trends (e.g., color palettes, popular themes, visual features) in the casual and iGaming sectors to ensure our art direction is commercially viable and competitive.
• Create Style Guides: Develop and maintain comprehensive visual style guides, references, and art pipelines that ensure visual consistency and technical efficiency across all projects and assets.
• Concept Development: Lead the initial concept phase, providing hands-on input, sketches, and mood boards to translate high-level design briefs and narratives into visual reality.

II. Team Leadership & Management

• Mentorship and Guidance: Lead, mentor, and motivate the 2D Art team, providing clear, constructive, and actionable creative feedback on all assets to elevate overall team quality.
• Hiring & Development: Participate in the recruitment, interviewing, and evaluation of 2D Artists, helping to grow and develop the team's skillset.
• Process Optimization: Establish efficient art creation workflows and best practices, integrating new tools (including AI-assisted pipelines) to maximize team throughput while maintaining quality.
• Resource Planning: Collaborate with clients and the internal team to manage project timelines, allocate resources effectively, and mitigate art-related risks to ensure on-time delivery.

III. Collaboration & Quality Assurance

• Cross-Functional Partnership: Work closely with Game Designers, Product Managers, and Development Leads from the client side and internal art and animation teams to ensure the visual design enhances gameplay, maximizes player engagement, and meets all technical and platform constraints.
• Final Quality Review: Be the final approver for all 2D assets, animations, and marketing visuals, ensuring they meet the highest standard of polish required for a global audience.
• UI/UX Oversight: Provide critical artistic direction on the UI and UX, ensuring visual elements are intuitive, clear, and engaging for players in high-stakes slot environments.

✅ Essential Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience in Game Development, with at least 2+ years in a Lead Artist, Principal Artist, or Art Director role.
• Mandatory experience working specifically on Casual Mobile Games and/or iGaming/Slot Titles, with a portfolio demonstrating success in these highly stylized and market-driven genres.
• Expert proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other industry-standard 2D software.
• Exceptional understanding of art fundamentals: composition, light, shadow, form, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• Proven ability to establish, communicate, and enforce a cohesive and high-quality art style across a multi-project environment.
• Strong leadership, time management, and problem-solving skills, with experience managing and mentoring a team of artists.
• English level - B2-C1

➕ Desirable Skills (Will be a Strong Plus)

• Experience with 2D animation software (e.g., Spine, After Effects) and an understanding of motion principles, particularly for high-impact slot features (Big Wins, Bonus Rounds).
• Familiarity with game engines (Unity or Unreal) and asset integration workflows.
• Knowledge of emerging technologies and tools, such as AI-assisted art generation.

📍 Location: [Remote]

🌟 Role Overview

We are seeking a highly creative and technically proficient 2D Animator to join our Team. This role is essential for bringing our game assets to life with smooth, high-impact animation and visual effects. The ideal candidate will be an expert in skeletal animation using Spine and proficient in creating dynamic motion graphics and visual effects (VFX) using Adobe After Effects, ensuring all animations enhance gameplay and meet the high-quality standards for our casual and slot titles.

🎯 Key Responsibilities

I. Animation Production & Quality

• Skeletal Animation (Spine): Create high-quality 2D skeletal animations for characters, props, backgrounds, and special game features (e.g., win sequences, reel spins, bonus events) using Esoteric Spine.
• Motion Graphics (After Effects): Design and produce stunning visual effects (VFX), UI/UX animations, logos, screen transitions, and promotional motion graphics using Adobe After Effects.
• Animation Principles: Apply the 12 Principles of Animation (timing, spacing, anticipation, follow-through, etc.) to all work to ensure movements are fluid, weighty, and visually appealing.
• Asset Preparation: Rig and prepare 2D assets (characters and objects) provided by 2D Artists for the animation pipeline in Spine, including mesh creation, bone placement, and weight painting.
• VFX Integration: Design and integrate particle effects, glows, distortion, and screen shake effects to maximize the visual impact of key game moments.

II. Technical Workflow & Optimization

• Game Engine Integration: Prepare, export, and integrate final animation assets (e.g., JSON and image atlases from Spine, exported sequences/spritesheets from After Effects) for use in our game engine (e.g., Unity).
• Optimization: Ensure all animations are technically efficient and optimized for performance across various mobile and desktop platforms, meeting strict memory and frame rate constraints.
• Pipeline Adherence: Follow and contribute to established art pipelines, file naming conventions, and version control processes.
• Troubleshooting: Work with developers to debug and resolve animation-related issues within the game engine.

III. Collaboration & Feedback

• Creative Partnership: Collaborate closely with the Art Director to translate static concepts and gameplay requirements into engaging animated features.
• Receive and Implement Feedback: Proactively seek and effectively implement constructive feedback from the Art Director and other stakeholders, iterating quickly to polish assets.
• Style Consistency: Ensure all animations strictly adhere to the project’s established visual style, quality bar, and technical specifications.

✅ Essential Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience as a 2D Animator in the Game Development or iGaming industry.
• Expert proficiency with Spine (Esoteric Software), with a strong portfolio showcasing complex character rigging, mesh deformation, and diverse animation cycles.
• Strong proficiency with Adobe After Effects for creating visual effects, motion graphics, and UI animations.
• Solid foundational knowledge of the 12 Principles of Animation and an exceptional eye for timing, composition, and visual impact.
• Experience with asset preparation and working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop for working with source PSD files.
• Familiarity with the technical requirements and optimization techniques for game-ready assets.
• Strong organizational and communication skills, with a proven ability to manage personal deadlines.
• A captivating portfolio/demo reel showcasing relevant game animation work is required.

➕ Desirable Skills (Will be a Strong Plus)

• Experience animating assets specifically for Slot Games/iGaming or high-fidelity Casual Mobile Games.
• Experience with other animation tools like Adobe Animate/Flash.
• Knowledge of Unity or other game engines for testing and asset integration.
• Experience with scripting or expressions within After Effects (e.g., for procedural animation).

📍 Location: [City / Remote]

🎯 Role Summary

We are seeking a creative, technically skilled, and detail-oriented Sound Designer with proven experience in the iGaming or social casino industry to elevate the audio experience of our slot machine games. You will be responsible for defining, creating, mixing, and implementing all audio assets—from compelling main-game loops and celebratory win effects to the intricate UI sounds—that drive player engagement and emotional response.

🔑 Key Responsibilities

I. Creative Sound Design & Composition

• Audio Concepting: Define the sonic identity, style, and intensity for new slot titles based on game themes, target markets, and creative briefs.
• Sound Effect Creation: Design, synthesize, record, edit, and master a wide range of original sound effects (SFX) for reel spins, button clicks, stops, feature triggers, big wins, ambient backgrounds, and unique bonus events.
• Music Composition: Compose, arrange, and produce original musical scores and loops that establish mood, build tension during play, and climax during major wins.
• Audio Branding: Ensure that the game's core audio elements are instantly recognizable, highly satisfying, and contribute to the overall brand experience.
• Foley & Library Management: Utilize and manage commercial sound libraries and custom recordings to create high-quality, genre-appropriate audio assets.

II. Technical Implementation & Optimization

• Integration: Implement and optimize all audio assets directly into the game engine or middleware (e.g., Unity, proprietary engine, Wwise/FMOD is a plus) with proper triggers and spatial positioning.
• Synchronization: Work closely with 2D Animators and Developers to achieve perfect audio-visual synchronization, particularly for reel animations, character reactions, and win celebrations.
• Mixing & Pacing: Perform final mixing and mastering to ensure audio clarity, prevent clipping, and establish a dynamic range that enhances player excitement without fatigue. Crucially, master the fast-paced, cyclical audio requirements unique to slot games.
• Technical Compliance: Adhere to all technical specifications, file formats, and optimization requirements for diverse platforms (mobile, desktop, cabinet) to maintain performance and memory budgets.

III. Collaboration & Review

• Cross-Functional Teamwork: Collaborate effectively with Art Directors, Game Designers, and Software Engineers to align the audio vision with the overall game design and technical constraints.
• Quality Assurance: Conduct thorough playtesting and QA to identify and troubleshoot audio bugs, volume discrepancies, and integration issues, ensuring flawless functionality prior to launch.
• Feedback Integration: Clearly present audio work for review and iterate quickly based on constructive feedback from team leads and project stakeholders.

✅ Required Skills & Experience

• 2+ Years of Professional Sound Design Experience in the iGaming, Casino, or Video Game industries is mandatory.
• Expert Proficiency in a Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) such as Pro Tools, Reaper, Logic Pro X, or Ableton Live.
• Strong Music Theory and Composition Skills across a variety of genres to suit diverse slot themes.
• Deep Understanding of Psychoacoustics and Player Engagement—specifically how sound, rhythm, and anticipation drive excitement in a gambling/slot context.
• Proven ability to work with and manipulate sound libraries, synthesizers, and production plugins.
• Excellent technical understanding of digital audio properties, formats, mixing, and mastering techniques for games.
• Exceptional communication skills, high level of self-organization, and ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.
• A compelling professional audio demo reel showcasing relevant slot game or highly repetitive/looping interactive audio work is essential.

➕ Bonus Qualifications

• Experience with interactive audio middleware (Wwise or FMOD).
• Familiarity with the Unity game engine's audio implementation workflow.
• Experience with voice-over editing and processing.
• A background in audio engineering or acoustic treatment.