Senior Game Artist Job at Light & Wonder - iGaming in Las Vegas

Overview 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 We are looking for a Senior Artist to join our Las Vegas studio. 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.

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 and Spine (2D skeletal animation)

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

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

Additional Information

This is a hybrid role based in our Las Vegas studio. Team members are expected to be in the office on Wednesdays and Thursdays to support collaboration and studio culture.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you’d like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click here for EEOC Poster.

Seniority level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Design, Art / Creative, and Information Technology

Industries Gambling Facilities and Casinos

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