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
Lightning Box Games is a gaming company situated on Sydney’s King Street Wharf. We are looking for a Team Lead for Game Art to join our studio. This is a hands-on creative role for a versatile artist who excels in static game art. You will work closely with developers, designers, and lead other artists to create high-quality visuals that define the signature look and feel of our online casino games.
Primary Responsibilities:
As part of our Production team your main responsibilities will include:
Create outstanding high quality Slot Game Art with a passion!
Lead a team of artists/illustrators providing art direction and guidance.
Develop game concept art with consideration to composition, posing and expression.
Character design, poses, and expressions (realistic or cartoon styles)
Produce stunning digital renders with a great understanding of lighting and colour.
Work in different art styles from Cartoon and fun to Semi-Real and serious.
Create beautiful game backgrounds with accurate perspective techniques.
Collaborate with game designers and animators to create the teams game vision.
Contribute to all aspects of game creation eg. game ideas, names and themes.
Work in an organised manner adhering to companies file organisation guidelines.
Secondary responsibilities
Create game info screens, reel layouts and game lobby icons.
Assist with development of various game marketing items and assets.
Exploring and incorporating AI-powered art tools to help with production efficiency.
Participate in game reviews to ensure quality of final game product.
Checking peer and own work for quality and accuracy.
Qualifications
Essential requirements:
A complete portfolio that really shows your talent!
Unbelievable illustration and digital painting skills.
Fantastic Hand Drawn skills (not looking for photo montage work).
Creative drive and the desire to improve art quality standards.
5+ years of experience in game art production, with a strong portfolio.
High level knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and confident in editing assets.
Ability to work to strict deadlines while maintaining a high degree of quality.
Able to work independently and in a team environment. and take direction from management.
Self-motivation, attention to detail & excellent written and oral communication skills.
Can take direction and will accept constructive feedback with a positive attitude.
Highly Regarded:
A similar role within the casino gaming industry.
Graphic Design experience.
Animation experience and understanding of game optimisation.
A general interest in game design and gaming.
Up to date in graphic techniques, trends and styles in the industry.
A good level of technical and software knowledge.
Experienced working on Windows operating Systems.
Additional Informational
Competitive benefits, an open and supportive environment as well as a modern and exciting workplace.
The opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis.
Tangible and genuine development - at Light & Wonder, you can take your career where you want it to go!
Hybrid Work model to support work-life balance.
Engage in social events include team lunches, outings and much more!
And if that’s not enough, you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working practices.
We encourage and eagerly welcome all applications, however, due to the large number of applicants that we receive, only those selected for interviews will be contacted.
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