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 Tombola 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 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!