Senior Game Artist at Light & Wonder
Las Vegas, Nevada, United States -
Full Time


Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

27 Feb, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

29 Nov, 25

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

No

Skills

2D Game Art, Adobe Photoshop, Spine, Visual Concepts, Drawing, Sketching, Color Theory, Composition, Visual Storytelling, Asset Optimization, Adobe After Effects, Adobe Illustrator, Game Development Pipelines, Animation Principles, Unity, Unreal Engine

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 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 Layer.ai 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. #LI-Hybrid #LI-iGaming 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. 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
The Senior Game Artist will produce high-quality 2D art assets for games, collaborating with developers, designers, and other artists. They will contribute to character design, environments, UI elements, animations, and promotional assets.
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