Senior Game Artist

Light and Wonder•Las Vegas, NV

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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 Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Deliver polished, visually consistent artwork that aligns with project goals and brand guidelines
Coach and mentor junior artists, sharing knowledge and elevating the overall quality of the team's output

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