What are we building?

At Hard Rock

Games, we’re not just making games—we’re crafting experiences that connect people, deliver thrills, and celebrate the spirit of Hard Rock. As the social casino gaming arm of Hard Rock Digital, our teams shape every stage of the journey from concept to launch to live operations, giving our teams the ability to innovate, experiment, and make real impact. We’re looking for passionate creators, builders, and innovators to join us in shaping the future of free-to-play gaming.

We are looking for an exceptional Senior 2D Game Artist to create bold, high-impact visuals for our casino titles. We're looking for art that not only looks exceptional but performs in-game. This is a high-ownership role where you'll take full responsibility for the 2D art pipeline on assigned games, shaping the visual experience from initial concept through to final delivery.

You'll work independently to drive your work forward, while collaborating with the Art Director and wider team to ensure every asset meets the creative vision and production standards. Own the full 2D art pipeline for assigned games, from concept development through to final implementation Create production-ready assets including symbols, characters, backgrounds, UI, and logos Collaborate with the Art Director and cross-functional teams to ensure the game vision is met Iterate efficiently based on feedback while maintaining momentum and quality Ensure all assets are organized, optimized,



and ready for integration Track progress and communicate status using project management tools and weekly check-ins Stay up to date with casino game trends and visual standards Leverage AI tools where appropriate to accelerate concepting, iteration, and production workflows, in line with our team's growing integration of AI into the creative process 5+ years of experience in 2D game art production ~ Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality illustration, particularly in character and symbol design ~ Advanced proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and related tools ~ Proven ability to own and deliver full art pipelines independently ~ Experience working to tight deadlines across multiple projects ~ Solid understanding of game production workflows and constraints ~ Experience in casino / slot game development Familiarity with 3D modeling tools and workflows Familiarity with UI/UX for games Experience using AI-assisted art tools (e.g., generative image tools, AI-assisted concepting or upscaling) as part of a production pipeline is a strong plus, as AI is increasingly integrated into our workflow Strong balance of creative ability and production discipline Consistent delivery of high-quality work under deadline pressure Curiosity and openness to adopting new tools, including AI, to improve efficiency without compromising creative quality Competitive compensation with flexible vacation and hybrid work. We care deeply about every interaction our customers have with us, and trust and empower our staff to own and drive their experience.

Our vision for our business and customers is built on fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment where regardless of background or beliefs you feel able to be authentic and bring all your talent into play.

📌 Senior 2D Game Artist (Toronto)
🏢 hardrockdigital
📍 Toronto