Game Artist at Light & Wonder

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

09 Sep, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

11 Jun, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Game Art, Art Direction, Concept Art, Character Design, Digital Painting, Lighting And Color, Perspective Techniques, Adobe Photoshop, Illustration, Digital Rendering, Game Design, AI-Powered Art Tools

Industry

Gambling Facilities and Casinos

Description

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 Lightning Box Games is a gaming company situated on Sydney’s King Street Wharf. We are looking for a Team Lead for Game Art to join our studio. This is a hands-on creative role for a versatile artist who excels in static game art. You will work closely with developers, designers, and lead other artists to create high-quality visuals that define the signature look and feel of our online casino games. Primary Responsibilities: As part of our Production team your main responsibilities will include: Create outstanding high quality Slot Game Art with a passion! Lead a team of artists/illustrators providing art direction and guidance. Develop game concept art with consideration to composition, posing and expression. Character design, poses, and expressions (realistic or cartoon styles) Produce stunning digital renders with a great understanding of lighting and colour. Work in different art styles from Cartoon and fun to Semi-Real and serious. Create beautiful game backgrounds with accurate perspective techniques. Collaborate with game designers and animators to create the teams game vision. Contribute to all aspects of game creation eg. game ideas, names and themes. Work in an organised manner adhering to companies file organisation guidelines. Secondary responsibilities Create game info screens, reel layouts and game lobby icons. Assist with development of various game marketing items and assets. Exploring and incorporating AI-powered art tools to help with production efficiency. Participate in game reviews to ensure quality of final game product. Checking peer and own work for quality and accuracy. Qualifications Essential requirements: A complete portfolio that really shows your talent! Unbelievable illustration and digital painting skills. Fantastic Hand Drawn skills (not looking for photo montage work). Creative drive and the desire to improve art quality standards. 5+ years of experience in game art production, with a strong portfolio. High level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and confident in editing assets. Ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality. Able to work independently and in a team environment. and take direction from management. Self-motivation, attention to detail & excellent written and oral communication skills. Can take direction and will accept constructive feedback with a positive attitude. Highly Regarded: A similar role within the casino gaming industry. Graphic Design experience. Animation experience and understanding of game optimisation. A general interest in game design and gaming. Up to date in graphic techniques, trends and styles in the industry. A good level of technical and software knowledge. Experienced working on Windows operating Systems. Additional Informational Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace. The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis. Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go! Hybrid Work model to support work-life balance. Engage in social events include team lunches, outings and much more! And if that’s not enough, you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working practices. We encourage and eagerly welcome all applications, however, due to the large number of applicants that we receive, only those selected for interviews will be contacted. #LI-Hybrid #LI-iGaming Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To review our applicant data use practices, please visit: https://explore.lnw.com/careers/data-privacy/ At Light & Wonder, your safety is our top priority, and we want to alert you to an increase in fraudulent job postings. These scams often use a company’s name and branding to lure applicants into providing sensitive information or paying fees. To protect yourself: Use trusted job platforms: Only apply for jobs through reputable job platforms and our official company career site www.lnw.com/careers Be cautious of requests for money: Light & Wonder will never ask you to send money or pay any fees in connection with a job offer. If you encounter a job posting that seems suspicious or receive communication requesting payment, please report it to us immediately at responsiblereporting@lnw.com Please stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If anyone claiming to represent Light & Wonder asks for payment, report it to us promptly.

Responsibilities

Lead a team of artists to create high-quality visuals and static game art for online casino games. Responsibilities include developing concept art, character designs, and digital renders while collaborating with designers and animators.