Art Lead – Hybrid 2D/3D Production & Mentorship

IGT; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

IGT in Chicago, IL seeks an Art Lead I to shape visual experiences from concept to production. You will create high-quality 2D and 3D artwork, animation, typography, logos, characters, and other visual assets while helping maintain a consistent creative vision across projects.

This is a versatile role that involves mentoring others, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuing to grow as an art leader.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in a related field.
• 2–3 years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or generalist art production.
• Strong portfolio demonstrating versatility across 2D/3D styles.

Responsibilities

• Create high-quality visual content, including illustrations, layouts, logos, typography, animation, 3D art, and character designs.
• Develop production-ready assets aligned with creative direction and technical requirements.
• Maintain visual consistency from concept through final production.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement feedback and solve challenges.
• Manage project deliverables, timelines, and organized production files.
• Contribute to improvements in art production pipeline and best practices.
• Mentor less experienced artists and stay current on industry tools and trends.

Skills

2D/3D art production

Portfolio development

Time management

Creative collaboration

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts, Animation, Motion Graphics, or related field

Tools

Adobe Photoshop

After Effects

Illustrator

Job description

IGT in Chicago, IL seeks an Art Lead I to shape visual experiences from concept to production. You will create high-quality 2D and 3D artwork, animation, typography, logos, characters, and other visual assets while helping maintain a consistent creative vision across projects.

This is a versatile role that involves mentoring others, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and continuing to grow as an art leader.