I am a Creative Designer with over 12 years in the creative industry, including 9 years in the iGaming sector. I hold a First Class BA(Hons) in Animation from the University for the Creative Arts and a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design. For the last six years, I’ve led design teams, mentoring colleagues and delivering hands-on excellence across branding, UI/UX, and visual storytelling. My work spans top Scandinavian brands at Betsson Group (Betsafe, NordicBet) and Maltese landmarks such as the National Lottery, Dragonara Casino, and IZIBET at IZIGROUP. I blend digital and traditional media with a clear visual language, creating assets that perform on multiple platforms while staying true to brand values.

Joseph Caruana

I am a Creative Designer with over 12 years in the creative industry, including 9 years in the iGaming sector. I hold a First Class BA(Hons) in Animation from the University for the Creative Arts and a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design. For the last six years, I’ve led design teams, mentoring colleagues and delivering hands-on excellence across branding, UI/UX, and visual storytelling. My work spans top Scandinavian brands at Betsson Group (Betsafe, NordicBet) and Maltese landmarks such as the National Lottery, Dragonara Casino, and IZIBET at IZIGROUP. I blend digital and traditional media with a clear visual language, creating assets that perform on multiple platforms while staying true to brand values.

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I am a Creative Designer with over 12 years in the creative industry, including 9 years in the iGaming sector. I hold a First Class BA(Hons) in Animation from the University for the Creative Arts and a BTEC Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design. For the last six years, I’ve led design teams, mentoring colleagues and delivering hands-on excellence across branding, UI/UX, and visual storytelling.

My work spans top Scandinavian brands at Betsson Group (Betsafe, NordicBet) and Maltese landmarks such as the National Lottery, Dragonara Casino, and IZIBET at IZIGROUP. I blend digital and traditional media with a clear visual language, creating assets that perform on multiple platforms while staying true to brand values.

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Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Design at Forvana Gaming
October 1, 2025 - October 1, 2025
Led the design function with hands-on involvement in day-to-day projects, overseeing branding, creative direction, and UI/UX strategy. Regenerated and revamped the portfolio’s biggest brand Karamba and laid the groundwork for an entirely new pirate-themed Sweepstakes casino for the US market launch.
Brand Design Specialist at Bet Technology
August 1, 2024 - August 1, 2024
Designed the brand identity and narrative for Coin Hero, developing characters, assets and a cohesive visual style to establish a strong brand voice across touchpoints.
Lead Designer at IZIGROUP p.l.c.
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2024
Managed a dynamic design team, guiding and mentoring designers to create captivating assets for digital and traditional media. Worked on major Maltese brands including the National Lottery, IZIBET, and Dragonara Casino.
Creative Lead at Betsson Group
June 1, 2022 - June 1, 2022
As a manager and mentor, oversaw a team of graphic designers that developed and executed concepts for multiple brands. Planned and coordinated photoshoots with high-profile athletes.
Senior Graphic Designer at Betsson Group
August 1, 2018 - August 1, 2018
Created top quality artworks for sportsbook, casino and poker products, mainly for Betsafe. Contributed to campaigns and product visuals.
Motion Graphics Designer at Betsafe (Betsson Group)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
Created content for social platforms, video editing and photomanipulated digital artwork for campaigns.
Visual Creative at stickee
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015
Owned the company’s identity and visual assets; prepared design proposals for clients and coordinated with outsourced creatives.
Motion Graphics Designer at Defined Branding
July 1, 2014 - July 1, 2014
Created animations (2D/3D), lighting and camera work for live-action footage and editing.
Graphic Designer at MAS Communications
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Graphic design work; contributed editorial design tasks for publications.
Editorial Designer at Write On Publishing
August 1, 2012 - August 1, 2012
Editorial design for Homeworks Magazine.

Education

First Class BA(Hons) Animation at University for the Creative Arts
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Higher National Diploma in Graphic Design at MCAST Institute of Art and Design
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2009
Secondary Education at St.Joseph Boys Junior Lyceum
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2005

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education