Game Artist

Position Summary

Gaming:
Welcome to the world of land‑based gaming. At Light & Wonder, our Gaming team builds cutting‑edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Situated in Spinningfields, Manchester, the team comprises over seventy highly skilled development professionals dedicated to crafting and producing game content tailored for both the UK and International markets. Within a dynamic graphics team, collaborating with graphic artists, software engineers, and game designers, this role focuses on developing video game graphics for the UK and International casino gaming markets. The selected candidate will guide games from initial concept to final production, including providing crucial support for marketing initiatives.

• Create visually captivating graphics for casino games, aligning with the artistic vision.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to develop game visuals from concept to final production.
• Design diverse in‑game graphics, including symbols, backgrounds, and visual elements.
• Produce effective marketing materials to promote and showcase casino games.
• Integrate cutting‑edge graphics seamlessly for an enhanced gaming experience.
• Maintain high‑quality graphic design standards and comply with industry regulations.
• Adapt to emerging design trends and technologies in the gaming industry.
• Provide creative input for new game concepts and mechanics during brainstorming sessions.
• Optimize visual elements for the Unity game engine in collaboration with software engineers.
• Ensure graphics meet established quality standards and adhere to relevant regulations.
• Thrive in a fast‑paced work environment, delivering on project timelines.

• Proficient working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience in the gambling / casino industry.
• Ability to create artwork in a range of different styles.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative team player.
• Ability to thrive under pressure and meet deadlines.

• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator.
• Competence in 3D modeling (Autodesk Maya).
• Understanding of Unity and Spine.
• Animation skills would be advantageous.

Artistic background.

Office based in Manchester, UK (hybrid working).

• Annual performance bonus.
• 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays.
• Hybrid working (3 days a week in the office).
• 1 day paid leave to work on charitable projects.
• 1 day paid for personal celebration (e.g., birthdays).
• Half Day for Health (encouraging wellbeing).
• Up to 8% employer pension contributions.
• A reward platform offering a cycle to work scheme and shopping and lifestyle discounts/cashback.
• Remote GP Access.
• Private Medical Insurance.
• Elective Benefits:
  Tastecard, Travel/Dental Insurance, Give As You Earn.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).

Light & Wonder are an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourage applications from all walks of life regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, and marriage and civil partnerships. If you are invited to an interview, please let us know if there are any reasonable adjustments we can make to the recruitment process that will enable you to perform to the best of your ability.

We are unable to sponsor visas at this time.