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Game Artist
Gaming
Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.
Position Summary
Based in the heart of Spinningfields, Manchester, Light & Wonder is home to a talented team of over seventy development professionals dedicated to creating engaging game content for both UK and international markets. This is an exciting opportunity to join a highly collaborative and creative environment where innovation and quality are at the forefront.
As a Game Artist, you will work as part of a dynamic graphics team, collaborating closely with graphic artists, software engineers, and game designers to bring visually compelling casino games to life. You will play a key role in developing game visuals from initial concept through to final production, as well as contributing to the creation of impactful marketing assets that support our global launches.
We’re looking for someone with a genuine passion for gaming and a strong foundation in graphics tools such as Adobe Photoshop and After Effects. Experience with 3D modelling, animation tools like Autodesk Maya, and game development platforms such as Unity and Spine will help you stand out and succeed in this fast-paced, creative role.
This role is predominantly office-based (4 days per week) to support close collaboration with the team and to ensure artwork can be reviewed to the highest standard using our specialist in-studio equipment and large-format displays.
Alongside your CV, please include a portfolio link showcasing relevant work. Experience within the casino or gaming industry is highly desirable; however, we also welcome examples from related sectors.
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What You'll Do
- Create visually engaging artwork for casino games, working across a variety of styles to bring game concepts to life
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including artists, developers, and designers to deliver high-quality visuals from concept through to final production
- Design in-game assets such as symbols, backgrounds, and other visual elements that align with the overall artistic vision
- Contribute to the creation of marketing materials to promote and showcase game releases
- Integrate visual assets into the Unity game engine, ensuring optimal performance and quality
- Maintain high design standards while ensuring all graphics comply with industry regulations
- Participate in creative discussions, providing input into game concepts, mechanics, and visual direction
- Stay up to date with emerging design trends, tools, and technologies within the gaming industry
- Manage multiple tasks effectively, delivering to deadlines in a fast-paced environment
What You'll Bring
- Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
- Experience within the gambling or casino gaming industry
- Ability to create artwork in a range of styles with strong attention to detail
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, team-focused approach
- Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities
Advantageous
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator
- Experience with 3D modelling (e.g. Autodesk Maya)
- Understanding of Unity and Spine
- Animation skills
How You’ll Grow
- Develop your artistic and technical skills by working across a diverse portfolio of game titles
- Gain end-to-end experience in the game development lifecycle, from concept through to release
- Collaborate with experienced, cross-functional teams and expand your knowledge of industry tools and technologies
- Benefit from progression opportunities, with the chance to grow your role and advance your career within a global organisation
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Qualifications
- An interest in slot or casino games
What can we offer you?
- Annual performance bonus
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- Up to 8% employer pension contributions
- Private medical insurance
- Remote GP access
- 1 day off for charitable work
- 1 day off for your birthday or personal celebration
- Half Day for Health (dedicated time for your wellbeing)
- Employee Share Purchase Plan
- Reward platform with cycle-to-work scheme and discounts/cashback
- Elective benefits (Tastecard, travel, dental, Give As You Earn)
- Study support
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
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.
Please note, we are unable to sponsor visas at this time. If you require visa sponsorship now or in the future we will not be able to progress with your application.*
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.
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