Senior Game Artist

6 days ago

Las Vegas, Nevada, United States Light & Wonder Full time
iGaming:

If it's iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It's all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.

Position Summary

We are looking for a Senior Artist to join our Las Vegas studio. This is a hands-on creative role focused on producing high-quality 2D art assets for our games. You will collaborate closely with developers, designers, and other artists to bring engaging visuals to life, contributing to the signature look and feel of our products.
 

You will contribute to all visual aspects of our projects, including:

  • Character design, poses, and expressions (realistic or cartoon styles)

  • Environments, backgrounds, matte paintings, and textures

  • UI elements, symbols, logos, and menus

  • Spine-based animations for characters, objects, and effects

  • Promotional assets and motion graphics
     

You'll be expected to deliver polished, visually consistent artwork that aligns with project goals and brand guidelines. This role requires strong artistic sensibilities, attention to detail, and the ability to adapt to different visual styles.
 

You'll be a key creative contributor and a go-to expert for artistic quality and animation. While this role does not involve people management, we are looking for someone who can coach and mentor junior artists, sharing knowledge and elevating the overall quality of the team's output.

Qualifications

What You Bring

  • 7+ years of experience in 2D game art with a strong portfolio

  • Mastery of Adobe Photoshop and Spine (2D skeletal animation)

  • Ability to create compelling visual concepts in a variety of styles

  • Strong drawing and sketching skills for ideation and concept development

  • Understanding of color theory, composition, and visual storytelling

  • Experience optimizing assets for online and mobile delivery

  • Familiarity with Adobe After Effects and Illustrator

  • Knowledge of game development pipelines and tools

  • Ability to work efficiently and meet production deadlines

  • Curiosity, creativity, and a passion for visual storytelling

Nice to Have

  • Solid understanding of animation principles and rigging

  • Experience with Unity or Unreal Engine

  • Familiarity with 3D tools and workflows

  • Background in casino gaming or interactive entertainment

  • Familiarity with AI-powered art tools such as

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role based in our Las Vegas studio. Team members are expected to be in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays to support collaboration and studio culture.

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Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

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