Production-Ready Slot Game Illustrator

LNW Gaming ANZ Pty Ltd; Sydney; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site working arrangement 4:1

Company-paid parental leave

LinkedIn Learning access

Novated car leasing

Rewards & Recognition Program

Employee wellness programs

Company-sponsored events andactivities

Job summary

Light & Wonder is seeking a Core Illustrator in Sydney to create production-ready slot game artwork, including symbols, characters, backgrounds, and UI elements. You will translate briefs into polished visuals and maintain consistency with established art styles while collaborating with designers, animators, developers, and production teams throughout the project lifecycle.

With 2–5 years in gaming, you’ll deliver multiple design variations, organize assets for production, and communicate risks.

Qualifications

• A portfolio with examples and detailed breakdowns, showcasing practical work.
• Strong illustration and digital painting skills.
• Good understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, perspective, and visual storytelling.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other relevant digital art tools.
• Ability to create clean, polished, production-ready artwork.
• Strong understanding of asset creation workflows and game art pipelines.
• Good attention to detail and visual consistency.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Understanding of game production constraints, asset optimization, and implementation requirements.
• Ability to create visually engaging assets that support readability, player engagement, and game functionality.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality illustrations for slot symbols, characters, backgrounds, feature screens, and UI elements.
• Develop visually appealing assets that align with game themes and creative briefs.
• Translate design requirements into polished production-ready artwork.
• Ensure consistency with established art styles and visual guidelines.
• Collaborate with designers, animators, developers, and production teams throughout the project lifecycle.
• Create multiple design variations and iterate based on creative feedback.
• Prepare and organize assets for production and game integration.
• Maintain quality standards while meeting project deadlines.
• Contribute ideas during concept discussions and art reviews.
• Support associate artists through guidance and knowledge sharing when required.
• Take ownership of assigned assets from brief to final delivery and proactively communicate risks or challenges.
• Ensure assets meet both artistic quality standards and technical production requirements.

Skills

Illustration

Digital painting

Adobe Photoshop

Game art pipelines

Team collaboration

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Job description

Light & Wonder is seeking a Core Illustrator in Sydney to create production-ready slot game artwork, including symbols, characters, backgrounds, and UI elements. You will translate briefs into polished visuals and maintain consistency with established art styles while collaborating with designers, animators, developers, and production teams throughout the project lifecycle.

With 2–5 years in gaming, you’ll deliver multiple design variations, organize assets for production, and communicate risks.