Advanced Game Artist

Global Draw; Reno (NV); Presencial; USD 90.000 - 150.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Light & Wonder, Inc. (and its affiliates) is seeking an experienced art director to bring slot game art to life. You will lead visual design, mentor junior artists, and collaborate with engineers and designers to deliver high‑quality assets.

The role requires a strong portfolio in slot/mobile game graphics, expertise in Photoshop/Illustrator, and knowledge of After Effects and 3D tools. Travel may be required as part of project work.

Formación

• Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, UI Design, or Gaming Design preferred. Or, equivalent work experience required.
• 10+ years in slot, mobile (social gaming) or video game graphic development experience.
• Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other graphic programs.
• Expert in graphic design and UI design, layout and typography skills.
• Working knowledge in After Effects, Common 3D programs, Unity, version control software

Responsabilidades

• Create cohesive visual design that connects with slot players.
• Be a key contributor of visual elements and delivered game assets.
• Communicates proposed visual elements during pre-production phase of development with concept art, storyboards, animatics, and game flow documents.
• Advanced skill with interpreting feedback and communicating practical direction
• Design and develop major strategic products.
• Revise, edit and modify art as needed, per director's notes.
• Attend game project review meetings and contribute to project planning.
• Liaise with software engineers, technical artists, game designers and test engineers.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Mentor junior art staff
• Contribute to studio documentation of processes and resources.
• Utilize and explore various AI models to enhance productivity.

Conocimientos

Art direction

UI design

Graphic design

Storyboarding

Generative AI

AI productivity tools

Educación

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Design UI or Gaming Design

Herramientas

Photoshop

Illustrator

After Effects

Unity

Blender or Maya

Adobe CC (Firefly)

Version control software

Descripción del empleo

Position Summary

Bring our games to life by creating the art that drives slot game play. Leverage design expertise into real world results. Work with a group of exceptionally talented game designers and engineers to provide the best gaming experience for the slot game player. The ability to produce high-quality assets as part of a diverse and motivated team, take and give direction, and maintain a positive attitude under pressure is crucial.

Essential Job Functions:

• Create cohesive visual design that connects with slot players.
• Be a key contributor of visual elements and delivered game assets.
• Communicates proposed visual elements during pre-production phase of development with the use of concept art, storyboards, animatics, and game flow documents.
• Advanced skill with interpreting feedback and communicating practical direction
• Design and develop major strategic products.
• Revise, edit and modify art as needed, per director's notes.
• Attend game project review meetings and contribute to project planning.
• Liaise with software engineers, technical artists, game designers and test engineers.
• Attend and contribute to team meetings.
• Mentor junior art staff
• Contribute to studio documentation of processes and resources.
• Utilize and explore various AI models to enhance productivity.

Qualifications

Training and/or Experience:

• 10+ years in slot, mobile (social gaming) or video game graphic development experience
• Expert in Photoshop, Illustrator, and other graphic programs
• Expert in graphic design and UI design, layout and typography skills
• Working knowledge in After Effects, Common 3D programs, Unity, version control software

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Advanced development of character and fantasy art, as well working with a wide variety of illustrative styles.
• Experience in the development of graphic design, typography, and UI fundamentals
• Experience using generative AI models for concept work
• Experience using agentic AI models for productivity and problem solving
• Expert knowledge of Adobe CC Suite (Specifically Photoshop, Illustrator, Firefly).
• Experience with After Effects, AE particle effects plug-ins and 3D software (Blender or Maya) would be highly advantageous.
• Strong storyboarding skills; ability to explain and conceptualize logical game play and animation sequences
• A critical eye for detail and ability to maintain a high standard of quality
• Experience working in a fast-paced production environment
• Slot Gaming or video gaming industry/related experience preferred
• Requires understanding of art and files preparation for Unity environment
• Must have multi-tasking experience and abilities
• Must be able to effectively communicate design and production strategy at both the lowest and highest levels in the organization
• Must be open to direction and able to embrace change
• Must be detail oriented and well organized

Education:

Bachelor degree in Graphic Design, UI Design, or Gaming Design preferred. Or, equivalent work experience required.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, bend, use hands, operate a computer, and have specific vision abilities to include close and distance vision, and ability to adjust focus working with computer and business equipment.

Work Conditions:

The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations

Some domestic and international travel required

Light & Wonder, Inc. and its affiliates (collectively, "L&W")

are engaged in the highly regulated gaming business. As a result, L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, and/or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts. To ensure L&W complies with its regulatory and contractual commitments, as a condition to hiring and continuing to employ its employees, L&W requires all of its employees to meet those requirements necessary to fulfill their individual roles. As a prerequisite to employment with L&W (to the extent permitted by law), you shall be asked to consent to L&W conducting due diligence and a background investigation on you.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.