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title: 'Senior 2D Artist at Playson'
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# Senior 2D Artist at Playson

- **Company:** Playson
- **Location:** Europe
- **Employment:** full-time
- **Work type:** remote
- **Posted:** 2026-05-05
- **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-29
- **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/playson/2cbe7f31-232d-4e77-b114-6573d8436efd/application

**Skills:** Photoshop, Raster graphics applications, Colour theory, Composition, Lighting, Anatomy, 2D Art, Animation preparation, 3D

> Playson seeks a Senior 2D Artist to design game symbols, characters, and promotional materials while refining artwork based on feedback. The role involves participating in brainstorming sessions, preparing 2D artworks for animation, and contributing to the game's visual identity and market trends.

## Job description

## About the Role

Playson is on the lookout for an exceptional Senior 2D Artist to transform our gaming visions into stunning realities.

## Key Responsibilities

- Participate in mood boards, brainstorming sessions, and market trend analysis to spark new projects. Our innovative projects ensure your work remains fresh and exciting
- Design game symbols, characters, and promotional materials, ensuring our art leads the market
- Refine and perfect artwork based on team and stakeholder feedback. The inspiring environment means our games set trends that others follow
- Prepare 2D artworks for animation, ensuring smooth transitions from static images to dynamic visuals
- Be an active part of the Playson Art Community, sharing ideas and inspiration. We encourage continuous growth through access to the latest tools, courses, and training for your professional development
- Grow not just visual quality, but also product thinking that directly supports business impact

## Requirements

- Over 5 years as a professional 2D Artist in the slots game industry
- Proficiency with Photoshop and similar raster graphics applications, experience with 3d as a bonus
- Strong understanding of colour theory, composition, lighting, anatomy, and diverse art styles. Classical art education is a plus, as it provides a solid foundation in these principles
- Take charge of your creative process and work closely with like-minded professionals. Your skills in conceptualising and creating captivating visuals will be key to our projects, allowing you to make a significant impact
- We value senior employees who bring solutions, communicate effectively, and engage in candid discussions, maintaining transparency and a positive team atmosphere
- Excellent collaboration skills, providing and receiving constructive feedback. Our open and proactive culture means we're always ready for new ideas and changes
- As a senior artist, you’ll not just execute tasks but own the process, bringing a product-focused approach to all your work. You'll have the opportunity to hear the continuous feedback from domain experts   and convert it into a strong product

## What we Offer

- Benefit from a transparent and systematic quarterly bonus system
- We offer a flexible work schedule to accommodate your needs
- Choose to work remotely, providing greater flexibility and comfort
- Enjoy unlimited paid vacation leave, including bank holidays
- Take unlimited paid sick leave whenever necessary
- Get reimbursement for professional development courses and training. We provide access to the latest tools and training for continuous growth

Recruitment Process

- Portfolio review. Applications without a portfolio will not be considered for further steps
- HR Interview
- Take home task
- Final interview

By submitting your application, you acknowledge that your personal data will be processed in accordance with our [Privacy Policy](https://playson.com/privacy).

## About Playson

## Company Overview
- **One-liner**: Playson is a leading supplier of iGaming technology, designing and developing premium online slot games and promotional tools for regulated markets worldwide.
- **Entity Type**: Private
- **Headquarters**: Sliema, Malta
- **Founded**: 2012
- **Founders**: Not publicly available

## Core Business
- **Primary industry/industries**: iGaming, Online Casino Software, Slot Game Development
- **Target customers**: B2B; online casino operators and iGaming platforms globally.
- **Mission or purpose statement**: "Get More!" — a promise to partners that every product, service, and relationship carries added value. The company is on a mission to "create the fostering environment where your talent evolves with confidence."

## Products & Services
- **Slot Games**: A portfolio of 90+ premium online slot games, certified and licensed in 27 jurisdictions. Games are designed with deep mechanics and beautiful aesthetics for emotional engagement.
- **xEye Viewboard**: A standalone analytical and asset environment for professional decision-making. It helps partners (C-level, agents, managers) analyze casino performance, know player preferences across GEOs, and export game documentation.
- **Promo Tools**: A suite of marketing tools including Tournaments, Free Spins, Network Promotions, and Races. These tools are designed to increase player reactivation (up to 20%), bets growth (up to +50%), and loyalty (return rates of 70-75%).
- **xEye Platform**: A standalone promo tool and asset environment for partners.

## Market Standing
- **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly available (Private company).
- **Key Metric**: Over 150 million players reached globally, with a portfolio of 90+ games.
- **Notable Investors/Partners**: Partners with over 200 operators worldwide. Licensed by the UK Gambling Commission, Malta Gaming Authority, and regulators in 27 jurisdictions including the UK, Netherlands, Italy, Brazil, Colombia, Ontario, Germany, and Spain.
- **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew 12.3% year-over-year to 139 employees. Active job postings increased 57.9% year-over-year. Website traffic grew 76.6% year-over-year. The company operates in 31 countries and is expanding its regulated market footprint.

## Competitive Advantages
- **Regulatory Maturity**: Licensed and certified in 27 jurisdictions, including major regulated markets like the UK, Netherlands, Italy, and Ontario. This strong compliance foundation allows for safe scaling and is a significant barrier to entry for competitors.
- **Proven Commercial Portfolio**: A portfolio of 90+ games that are commercially successful, with a focus on mobile-first design and deep game mechanics that drive player engagement and retention.
- **Proprietary Technology Stack**: A robust tech stack including Kubernetes, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, and a microservices architecture, indicating a sophisticated engineering environment.
- **Strong Partner Ecosystem**: Partnerships with over 200 operators globally, demonstrating a strong sales and distribution network.

## Strategic Focus
- **Regulated Market Expansion**: Continuing to enter and operate in new regulated jurisdictions, with a current footprint of 27 markets.
- **Product Innovation**: Developing new games and promotional tools (like xEye Viewboard) to enhance partner performance and player engagement.
- **Talent Growth**: Actively hiring across multiple departments (60 open positions), with a focus on engineering, design, and legal roles. The company emphasizes a "product-oriented mindset" and a culture of experimentation.

## Why Work Here
- **Culture**: Described as a team with a "strong engineering focus and product-oriented mindset." Values include "Fail Fast. Learn Fast." (a culture of experimentation), "Up or Out" (promoting career development), and "Extraordinary Products. Extraordinary Results."
- **Work Model**: Remote & Hybrid work options available.
- **Perks**: Full medical insurance for you and your +1, development courses/training reimbursement, bonus system, flexibility in schedule, and twice-a-year corporate gatherings.
- **Engineering Culture**: A flat structure that enables direct idea-sharing with management. The company uses a modern tech stack including Kubernetes, ClickHouse, PostgreSQL, TypeScript, and Python.

## Sources
1. [playson.com](https://www.playson.com/en)
2. [playson.com/career](https://playson.com/career)
3. [jobs.ashbyhq.com/playson](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/playson)
4. [playson.com/about](https://playson.com/about)
5. [linkedin.com/company/playson](https://mt.linkedin.com/company/playson)

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