Senior Game Artist

Light & Wonder - iGaming; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Global teams

Flexible work practices

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Montreal is seeking a Senior Artist to join our studio. This hands-on role focuses on producing high-quality 2D art assets for our online games. You will collaborate with developers, designers, and other artists to shape the signature look of our products.

Responsibilities include character design, environments, UI elements, animations, and asset optimization for HTML5/online delivery. You will mentor junior artists and contribute to multiple project styles while meeting

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in 2D game art.
• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 2D art assets for games.
• Collaborate with developers, designers, and artists to define visual style.
• Design characters, environments, UI elements, and logos.
• Create spine-based animations for characters and objects.
• Optimize assets for HTML5/online delivery using tools like Texture Packer.
• Mentor junior artists and raise overall team output.

Skills

2D game art

Concept art

Color theory

Visual storytelling

Asset optimization

Time management

Mentoring

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe After Effects

Adobe Illustrator

Texture Packer

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.

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

Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. We create our own award-winning games and also partner with premium licensees such as Netflix, Warner Bros and others to bring franchises like Squid Game, Willy Wonka and The Wizard of Oz to life in online gaming products. The company’s Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.

We are looking for a Senior Artist to join our Montreal Office. 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.

The Senior Artist must have a great knowledge with assets optimization for HTML 5/Online game purposes. Our expectation would be someone that has used Webp on a regular basis before and is familiar with all the pros and cons vs jpeg, png 8 bits etc. They successful applicant must also know how to use Texture Packer to a high level and/or other similar optimization tools.

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

• 7+ years of experience in 2D game art with a strong portfolio
• Mastery of Adobe Photoshop
• 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
• Great knowledge of Adobe Firefly or Adobe Photoshop AI assistant.
• 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

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.