Game Illustration Designer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 13 January 2026
LOCATION
Sunderland, UK
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
CATEGORY
Creative & Design
This employer holds a UK Home Office sponsor license — sponsorship for this specific role is at the employer’s discretion

SKILLS

Adobe Illustrator Figma UI/UX Design Game Design Graphic Design Generative AI

FULL DESCRIPTION

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? Then you might just be the perfect fit for the [Employer hidden — view at passion-project.co.uk] family! We’re not just any online gaming site; we’re the UK's biggest, and we pride ourselves on a culture of creativity and collaboration.

We're on the hunt for a talented and enthusiastic Game Illustration Designer to join our fantastic Game Studio team in Sunderland. This isn't just a job; it’s a chance to make a massive impact on our products and player experience by creating incredible, industry-leading games!

What you'll be getting up to (a glimpse into your new role!):

You'll be a key part of our creative team, shaping the look and feel of our games from start to finish. A typical day might look like this:

  • 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 your visual development with creativity and efficiency.
  • Working collaboratively to contribute to the ongoing development of games and remove any blockers.

What we're looking for in you (your superpowers!):

We're looking for someone who is creative, a great problem-solver, and has a strong team-first mindset.

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 [Employer hidden] 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 [Employer hidden]? 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!

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