Senior Game Artist

LNW Gaming Alberta Inc.; Montreal (administrative region); On-site; CAD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Open and supportive environment

Modern and exciting workplace

Global team collaboration

Job summary

Light & Wonder in Montreal is seeking a Senior Artist to join our creative team and produce high-quality 2D art assets for our online games.

You will collaborate with developers, designers and other artists to shape visuals across characters, environments, UI and motion graphics, while optimizing assets for HTML5/online delivery and mentoring junior artists.

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.
• Knowledge of game development pipelines and tools.

Responsibilities

• Produce high-quality 2D art assets for games, collaborating with developers and designers.
• Contribute to characters, environments, UI, and motion graphics.
• Optimize assets for HTML5/online delivery and maintain visual consistency.
• Mentor junior artists and share knowledge to elevate team quality.
• Assist in texture work, animation and asset pipelines as needed.

Skills

2D game art

Adobe Photoshop

Drawing / sketching

Color theory

Asset optimization

After Effects

Illustrator

Firefly AI

Tools

Texture Packer

Unity

Unreal Engine

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

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. The 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

What You Bring

• 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.

#LI-Hybrid #LI-iGaming

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.