Game Artist

Light & Wonder; Bristol; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming company seeks a talented Game Artist to create stunning graphics and animations. Ideal candidates will demonstrate creativity across various styles and possess strong technical skills using tools like Adobe Creative Suite. Join a supportive team with opportunities for career growth in a vibrant workplace.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Opportunities for career development

Stunning work location

Flexible working practices

Qualifications

• Strong portfolio showcasing various styles required.
• 3-5 years experience as an Artist preferred.

Responsibilities

• Create and develop high-quality game art content.
• Design characters, props, environments, and interfaces.
• Collaborate with art team for maintaining visual fidelity.

Skills

Creative skills

Proficiency in Photoshop

Understanding of animation techniques

Ability to express concepts visually

Knowledge of layout practices

Education

University degree in a related field

Tools

Adobe Creative Suite

Maya 3D

Job description

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The Game Artist is responsible for creating and developing high-quality content and game imagery based on specific game mechanics, storyboards, and briefs. They will work in collaboration with other members of the art team to create stunning assets for use in projects and games. They should be able to create work in a variety of styles, work from briefs provided to them, and also be able to create designs, illustrations, and animations from their own sketches.

Working closely and collaboratively with other artists, animators, and developers, the Game Artist’s work is vital to maintaining the high graphical fidelity that our games are known for. The typical contributions of a Game Artist to a project include:

• The design of characters and props (realistic or cartoon style).
• Environments, backgrounds, and textures.
• The creation of interfaces, symbols, logos, and menus.
• Animation within Esoteric Spine.

The Game Artist delivers high standards of game art while following intellectual property and copyright guidelines, meeting production deadlines, and ensuring quality and visual consistency in their work.

The Game Artist must have the creative skills to produce assets quickly and efficiently and be proficient with current tools such as Photoshop/Creative Suite. A successful candidate will demonstrate a keen eye for composition, anatomy, and color theory through their work.

All applications should include a strong portfolio showcasing various styles, including:

• Examples of strong character design
• Examples of well-designed props/non-organic design
• Examples of rendered backgrounds

The portfolio should include examples of 2D illustration and texturing using Photoshop or similar software. Additional helpful information includes:

• An understanding of animation software and techniques
• Knowledge of asset output for development
• Ability to work effectively under tight branding restrictions
• Ability to visually express concepts and ideas through drawings and sketches
• Knowledge of layout practices
• A solid understanding of the software’s capabilities

Beneficial Skills

• Ability to animate within Esoteric Spine
• Experience with Adobe Creative Suite: After Effects, Illustrator, etc.
• Familiarity with Maya 3D software
• Experience working within a studio environment where artists and developers collaborate

Qualifications

The following are beneficial but not essential:

• A university degree in a related field
• Three to five years’ experience as an Artist, with a supporting portfolio in the online gaming, video game, or multimedia industry

Additional Information

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

• Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment, and a modern workplace
• The opportunity to interact with global teams regularly
• Opportunities for career development and growth

And if that’s not enough, you will enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working practices, along with guidance and development skills to help you progress quickly and advance your career.