Senior 2D (AI) Artist

About us

Arena is a fast-moving digital entertainment company creating platforms people genuinely love. Since 2021, we have launched bold brands including MetaWin, WOW Vegas, BetZoo Media, Hit.com and Rolla, with more on the way.

We operate globally from London, Malta, Gibraltar and Miami, combining the agility of a startup with the scale of a high-growth technology company. Free from legacy systems, we innovate fast and think big.

Arena is the place for self-starters who want to break away from corporate processes, take ownership of meaningful work, and build products that make a real impact.

Role Overview

We are looking for a dedicated and talented Senior 2D (AI) artist for our in-house games studio in London. You will play a central role in pre-production and execution of our upcoming games, using AI tools such as Leonard.Ai to quickly turn ideas into high quality mock ups and concept art ready for you to tweak and polish to perfection.

You will collaborate closely with the Head of the studio, game designers, developers, other artists, and sound engineers, playing a key role in bringing the best possible games to life. The role offers long-term opportunities for growth and team building.

Our Games Studio is a new venture founded by business veterans with over 17 years of experience, responsible for some of the top-performing games in the industry over the last two decades. We set high standards and strive for excellence in every aspect of our products and the gaming experience. We are assembling a team of individuals who are genuinely passionate about their work and excel in their respective areas of expertise.

Role Description:

• Collaborate with the studio head and game designers to create concept art, mock-ups, mood boards, and UI designs for upcoming games using modern AI art tools as part of the process.

• Design and produce slot game art, logos, win presentations, game transitions, animations, info pages, etc., for games, both with and without the use of AI tools.

• Work closely with front-end developers to deliver art assets in the required formats for implementation.

• Ensure proper compression and optimization of assets for various supported devices.

• Stay updated on thematic trends and key competitors in the gaming industry, proactively suggesting themes and improvements for upcoming games based on ongoing research.

• Assist game designers in visualising their game ideas quickly.

• Stay up-to-date with industry-standard tools and techniques for generating game art and animations, in particular AI art tools.

The Candidate Must:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree in art or a related field, alternatively demonstrate a proven track record in game design art.

• Present a portfolio of personal work displaying strong character design skills with sufficient diversity in styles, such as fantasy, realistic, cartoon etc.

• Demonstrate experience using AI-generated artwork as part of a professional game art workflow, particularly for rapid ideation, concept exploration, and visual prototyping, followed by manual refinement into production-ready assets.

• Solid understanding of the strengths, limitations, and appropriate use cases of AI-generated art within a commercial game production environment.

• Be meticulous, proactive, and possess a keen eye for detail.

• Provide reasonable and accurate project estimates and meet deadlines.

• Have proficiency in Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, Spine animations etc.

• Have experience creating storyboards, art guidelines, mood boards, and concept art with a quick turnaround using AI tools as part of the process.

• Demonstrate expertise in layering and delivering assets in preferred formats.

• Exhibit exceptional illustration, typography, layout, and composition skills.

• Have an excellent eye for colour theory, composition, and rendering.

Company Benefits:

• Highly competitive salary reflecting your skills and experience.

• Regular company socials and outings.

• Reward and recognition programs to acknowledge your contributions.

• Free bicycle parking to promote eco-friendly transportation options.

• 20 days of annual leave, in addition to 8 days of bank holiday.

• Free on-site fruit and hot drinks to keep you energised throughout the day.

• Free snacks, beer, and soft drinks and a PS5 in the office

• Lovely and modern office space in central London.

Remote status

Fully Remote/hybrid or office based