Junior Licensing Artist (Fixed-Term Contract)

Sports Interactive; London; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading gaming studio is seeking a Junior Licensing Artist to support their Licensing team. This fixed-term role offers a unique opportunity for recent graduates or self-taught artists to gain industry experience while creating authentic assets for the Football Manager series, contributing creatively to a well-established franchise.

Qualifications

• Recent graduates or self-taught digital artists encouraged to apply.
• Proficiency in creating 2D assets like illustrations and 3D models.
• Strong interest in football, kits, logos, and branding.

Responsibilities

• Assist in creating 2D and 3D licensed assets including logos and kits.
• Maintain quality control and asset tracking spreadsheets.
• Take feedback for refining artwork and ensuring visual consistency.

Skills

Attention to detail

Good communication

Time management

Enthusiasm to learn

Education

Portfolio showcasing digital artwork

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Adobe After Effects

Job description

Job Title: Junior Licensing Artist (Fixed-Term Contract for 3 Months)

Team: Licensing

Reporting into: Licensing Producer

Hybrid working status: Fully remote available

Studio Overview

We are Sports Interactive, the gaming studio behind Football Manager.

Founded in 1994, Sports Interactive became a wholly owned subsidiary of SEGA Europe in 2006. Based at the Here East technology hub in Stratford, East London, the SI team continues to expand as we bring our titles to an ever-growing audience across various platforms.

To support our growth, we welcome passionate individuals eager to realize their potential and contribute to our ambitions.

Position Overview

We seek a passionate and detail-focused Junior Licensing Artist to support our Licensing Art team on a short-term basis. This role offers an excellent opportunity for recent graduates or self-taught digital artists to gain industry experience by creating authentic licensed assets for the Football Manager series.

You will work alongside experienced Licensing Artists to produce high-quality 2D and 3D assets such as kits, club logos, and advertising hoardings. A strong interest in football and an eye for detail are essential.

This is a great chance to build your portfolio, gain industry experience, and contribute to a beloved sports game franchise.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in creating and implementing licensed 2D and 3D assets including kits, club logos, trophies, balls, and advertising hoardings.
• Work with reference material from clubs and licensors to ensure accurate representations of official assets.
• Help maintain asset tracking spreadsheets and support quality control tasks.
• Take feedback from team members and licensors to refine artwork.
• Contribute to visual consistency and quality across licensed assets.
• Support the Licensing team with administrative or research tasks as needed.

Knowledge, Skills, and Experience

• A portfolio showcasing digital artwork—this could include 2D illustrations, logos, kit designs, or 3D models.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop (Illustrator and After Effects are a plus).
• Strong interest in football, especially kits, logos, branding, and their appearance in games, sportswear, or broadcasting.
• Great attention to detail, particularly with branding and references.
• Good communication and time management skills.
• Enthusiasm to learn, take feedback, and grow in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

What is it like to work here?

We approach everything with passion, whether making our mark on gaming and football industries or contributing positively to the world around us. Talent wins games, but teamwork wins titles. Collaboration is key to our success, and we believe everyone matters, encouraging growth and full potential.

Our flexible working culture offers in-office, hybrid, and remote options to support work/life balance. We foster an environment where work is more than just a job, and we are committed to inclusivity and accessibility, being a London Living Wage employer and winner of the 'Best Places to Work' award by Gamesindustry.biz in 2023.

We are an equal opportunities employer and a Disability Confident committed employer, providing accessible facilities and adjustments during recruitment.

Our Values

• Keep collaborating: Teamwork wins titles—ideas belong to everyone, and collaboration leads to success.
• Be flexible: Adapt quickly to stay ahead in the ever-changing football and entertainment worlds.
• Stay Tenacious: Focus on details and never settle for less than the best.
• Show Ambition: Let your drive inspire and lead your work.
• Bring the Passion: Have fun and make players’ passions come alive.
• Consider the Bigger Picture: Keep perspectives in mind and aim for positive impact.