Art Lead at Entain

London, England, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 May, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

26 Feb, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Art Delivery, Consistency Management, Game Artwork Quality, People Leadership, Day-to-day Execution, Art Strategy Translation, Team Management, Game Production, Workload Planning, Risk Identification, Stakeholder Collaboration, Mentorship, Documentation Maintenance, Asset Organisation, Process Improvement, Technical Art

Industry

Entertainment Providers

Description

Company Description Sports betting, gaming and interactive entertainment is changing, and we’re leading that change. By putting people first. By placing exciting, engaging and entertaining experiences at more fingertips than ever before. We're pulling into pole position by pushing boundaries further. With innovation. With technology. But most importantly, with people like you. Because when you join Entain, it’s your game. So let’s win together. Job Description We’re Entain. Our vision is to be the world leader in sports betting and gaming entertainment by creating the most exciting and trusted experience for our customers, revolutionising the gambling space as we go. We're home to a global family of more than 25 well-known brands, and with a focus on sustainability and growth, we will transform our sector for our players, for ourselves and for the good of entertainment. As an Art Lead within Entain’s In-House Studios, you are responsible for the quality, consistency, and timely completion of game artwork across a defined set of titles while continuing to contribute hands-on at a senior level. Acting as a hybrid senior practitioner and people leader, you will own the day-to-day execution of art delivery, ensuring quality, consistency, and timely output across a high-volume game pipeline. Reporting into the Art Manager, you will lead a small team of artists, translating studio and art-department strategy into practical execution. While maintaining active involvement in game production, you will provide clear direction, support team development, and ensure improvement initiatives are embedded effectively within your team. Key Responsibilities Own the delivery of art across multiple concurrent games, ensuring high quality, consistency, and adherence to agreed timelines Line manage a team of artists, providing clear goals, regular feedback, and development support in line with studio and art-department objectives. Continue to contribute hands-on to game production at a Senior Technical Artist level, depending on background Plan and coordinate art workload across the team, balancing throughput, quality, and delivery risk. Execute improvement initiatives and workflows defined by the Art Manager / Head of Art, embedding them into team practice. Identify and escalate delivery risks, capacity constraints, or quality concerns in a timely and transparent manner Collaborate closely with Producers, Game Designers, Developers, and QA to ensure smooth and predictable delivery Delegate mentorship and specialist craft guidance to senior or specialist team members where appropriate, while retaining accountability for outcomes Maintain clear documentation, asset organisation, and visibility of art progress across assigned projects Actively participate in planning, review, and feedback meetings, representing art delivery and contributing to continuous improvement discussions Qualifications Essential: Proven experience at Senior Technical Artist level within game development or a comparable creative environment Strong understanding of end-to-end game development pipelines and art production workflows Ability to balance hands-on delivery with people management and delivery ownership Experience working across multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment Strong communication skills, with the ability to provide clear direction and feedback. Desired: Previous experience line managing or formally supporting other artists Experience implementing process or quality improvements within a production team Strong organisational and prioritisation skills in high-volume content environments Passion for games and an understanding of player-focused visual quality Competencies / behaviours Honesty and integrity Accountability for team outcomes and delivery Ability to take and provide constructive feedback Strong attention to detail Good organisation and prioritisation skills Ability to work independently and as a leader within a team Driven to improve, succeed, and support others to do the same Additional Information At Entain, we know that signing top players requires a great starting package, and plenty of support to inspire peak performance. Join us, and a competitive salary is just the beginning. Depending on your role and location, you can expect to receive benefits like A regular bonus Healthcare support A stake in our success through our ShareSave scheme Great development opportunities Wellbeing support, and so much more. And outside of this, you’ll have the chance to turn recognition from leaders and colleagues into amazing prizes, join a winning team of talented people and be a part of an inclusive and supporting community where everyone is celebrated for being themselves. Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us. At Entain, we do what's right. It's one of our core values and that's why we're taking the lead when it comes to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive future - for our people, and the wider global sports betting and gaming sector. However you identify, our ambition is to ensure our people across the globe feel valued, respected and their individuality celebrated. We comply with all applicable recruitment regulations and employment laws in the jurisdictions where we operate, ensuring ethical and compliant hiring practices globally. Advertising Department: Product Referral Band: ♣

Responsibilities

The Art Lead is responsible for owning the quality, consistency, and timely completion of game artwork across multiple titles while contributing hands-on at a senior level. This involves line managing a team of artists, translating strategy into execution, and ensuring smooth delivery across a high-volume game pipeline.