Digital Designer

Digital Designer

Part-time or Freelance

Newcastle City Centre (Blandford Square).

Salary dependent on experience.

About us

Fortuna favours the brave!

Fortuna Gaming is looking for a Digital Designer/Illustrator, to work on its portfolio of iGaming websites.

Our company utilises several digital marketing techniques and strategies to promote real money casino

and sports betting platforms. Breaking away from the standard operations that most major players in the

iGaming industry employ, we are approaching each marketing area with a fresh eye, setting the best

practice lines for the rest to follow.

We are a vibrant, passionate, and responsible team of professionals, with an exceptionally nimble

approach to movements in industry trends and technological advancements. Our company directors

have been involved in the gaming industry for decades and have extensive experience of all forms of

digital marketing, as well as above-the-line marketing methodologies.

We have been pioneers in the rise of mobile gaming and growing brands in several different countries

around the world. We run an extensive portfolio of global casino, slots, bingo, and sports betting

websites. All our websites are fully licensed, accredited and committed to responsible gambling.

Job Description

As a result of a groundbreaking new product launch, we are looking for a talented and ambitious web

designer / digital illustrator. Someone who is willing to think outside the box, push boundaries and

produce market leading creatives for our new suite of iGaming brands.

You will report directly into one of the directors of the business.

Main Responsibilities

• Desktop and mobile homepage design and logos.
• Advertising banners and promotional material.
• Designs for use in display-based digital marketing.
• Design, illustration, and animation for use in social media marketing.
• Performance animation videos suitable for YouTube marketing.

Criteria

Essential

• Experience using Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, or equivalent.
• Experience using any freehand digital art software.
• Experience designing HTML5 animations.
• Hands-on-the-tools approach. Willing to roll sleeves up and get stuff done.
• Desire to start new projects and see them through to completion.
• Experience of designs and animations being used for the purposes of digital advertising.
• Strong work ethic and self-starter mentality.
• Interest in casino and sports betting.
• Capable of producing heavily branded broadcast quality video and animations across a variety of social and digital platforms.

Desirable

• Design experience within the igaming industry.
• Experience of brand-based marketing.
• Experience of shaping the visual identity of a brand (including logo design) and creating a consistent user experience across all digital platforms.
• Basic understanding of HTML programming.

Benefits of working with us

• Opportunities for performance related bonuses.

• Pension Scheme.

• Vast Career progression opportunities.

• Relaxed work environment with casual dress.

• Flexible working hours.

• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays (plus 1 extra day for each years’ service).

• Company nights out, day trips, team bonding activities.

Location

This role will be predominantly office based in Newcastle upon Tyne (Blandford Square), with the

remainder of time spent working from home.

How to apply

For those wishing to apply, please email your CV and covering letter, with a detailed description of why

you feel you are suitable for this role to scott.manford@fortunagaming.com.