Game Artist

Light & Wonder - iGaming; Montreal; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stunning location

Flexible hours

Career development

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Light & Wonder - Montreal is seeking a Game Artist to craft high-quality 2D art for online and mobile casino experiences. You will collaborate with designers, artists and developers to maintain the game's visual identity and player experience.

You will create concepts, environments, UI elements and assets across styles, ensuring optimisation for HTML5 and performance on web and mobile platforms. A strong portfolio and passion for visual storytelling are essential.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands-on experience in 2D game art development.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across styles.
• Proficiency with Photoshop and traditional drawing skills.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality 2D artwork and visual assets for games.
• Adapt artwork for HTML5, mobile, and web deployment.
• Collaborate with artists, designers and developers to maintain brand identity.

Skills

2D game art

Adobe Photoshop

Drawing and sketching

Visual storytelling

English communication

Tools

Adobe Illustrator

After Effects

Spine

Job 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 Game Artist to join our Montreal office. Working closely with artists, designers, and developers, you will create high-quality 2D artwork and visual assets that contribute directly to the visual identity and player experience of our games. A large part of our portfolio consists of bringing successful land-based casino games to online and mobile platforms. You will work from existing visual references and production assets to create, adapt, and optimise artwork while respecting the original game's artistic vision and brand identity. You will create, adapt and optimise visual assets to ensure a seamless and engaging experience across modern digital devices.

Your work may include:

• Mock-ups, concept sketches, and style frames
• Character design, poses, and expressions
• Environments, backgrounds, and textures
• UI elements, symbols, logos, and menus

The ideal candidate is a versatile artist who can work across multiple visual styles, deliver polished and visually consistent artwork, and balance quality with production requirements. A passion for learning, attention to detail, and strong visual storytelling skills are essential.

The Game Artist must understand asset optimisation for HTML5 and online game development. They should also be comfortable balancing visual quality with performance requirements for mobile and web deployment.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of hands‑on experience in 2D game art development and production, supported by a strong portfolio
• Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop
• Strong drawing, sketching and visual communication skills
• Ability to create compelling visual concepts in a variety of styles
• Ability to work within established art styles and brand guidelines while adapting artwork for mobile and online gaming experiences
• Experience working from existing game assets, style guides and reference materials while maintaining visual consistency across a project
• Understanding of colour theory, composition and visual storytelling
• Familiarity with AI‑assisted creative tools and workflows (Adobe Firefly, Photoshop Generative Fill, Layer.ai or similar)
• Understanding of asset optimisation for HTML5, mobile, and web‑based games
• Understanding of game development pipelines and production workflows
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new tools
• Ability to adapt artwork based on feedback and art direction
• Ability to balance quality, scope and deadlines in a fast‑paced production environment
• Strong organisational skills and attention to details
• Strong English communication skills. French is an asset.

Nice to Have

• Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator
• Familiarity with After Effects, Spine or other 2D animation tools
• Basic understanding of animation principles
• Experience in casino gaming or interactive entertainment
• Familiarity with 3D tools and workflows
• Experience adapting assets for multiple platforms
• Ability to rapidly shift between visual themes and art styles
• Experience working with collaboration and project management tools

Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?

• 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!

And if that’s not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working practices whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.