Game Artist
Light & Wonder is looking for a Game Artist to join its Montreal office. Working closely with artists, designers, and developers, the successful candidate will create high-quality 2D artwork and visual assets that contribute directly to the visual identity and player experience of the company's games.
A large part of the portfolio consists of bringing successful land-based casino games to online and mobile platforms. The Game Artist will work from existing visual references and production assets to create, adapt, and optimise artwork while respecting the original game's artistic vision and brand identity. The role involves ensuring a seamless and engaging experience across modern digital devices.
- Create, adapt, and optimise visual assets to ensure a seamless and engaging experience across modern digital devices.
- Produce mock-ups, concept sketches, and style frames.
- Develop character designs, poses, and expressions.
- Create environments, backgrounds, and textures.
- Design UI elements, symbols, logos, and menus.
- 3–5 years of hands-on experience in 2D game art development and production, supported by a strong portfolio (required)
- Strong knowledge of Adobe Photoshop (required)
- Strong drawing, sketching and visual communication skills (required)
- Ability to create compelling visual concepts in a variety of styles (required)
- Ability to work within established art styles and brand guidelines while adapting artwork for mobile and online gaming experiences (required)
- Experience working from existing game assets, style guides and reference materials while maintaining visual consistency across a project (required)
- Understanding of colour theory, composition and visual storytelling (required)
- Familiarity with AI-assisted creative tools and workflows (Adobe Firefly, Photoshop Generative Fill, Layer.ai or similar) (required)
- Understanding of asset optimisation for HTML5, mobile, and web-based games (required)
- Understanding of game development pipelines and production workflows (required)
- Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn new tools (required)
- Ability to adapt artwork based on feedback and art direction (required)
- Ability to balance quality, scope and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment (required)
- Strong organisational skills and attention to details (required)
- Strong English communication skills (required)
- French is an asset (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with Adobe Illustrator (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with After Effects, Spine or other 2D animation tools (nice-to-have)
- Basic understanding of animation principles (nice-to-have)
- Experience in casino gaming or interactive entertainment (nice-to-have)
- Familiarity with 3D tools and workflows (nice-to-have)
- Experience adapting assets for multiple platforms (nice-to-have)
- Ability to rapidly shift between visual themes and art styles (nice-to-have)
- Experience working with collaboration and project management tools (nice-to-have)
- Competitive benefits
- Open and supportive environment
- Modern and exciting workplace
- Opportunity to interact with global teams on a regular basis
- Tangible and genuine development opportunities
- Stunning work location
- Flexible working practices
Light & Wonder, Inc. is a leading cross-platform gaming company headquartered in Las Vegas, Nevada. Formerly known as Scientific Games, it rebranded in 2022 after divesting its lottery and sports-betting businesses to focus on gaming. The company operates across three segments - Gaming (slot machines, table games and casino systems under brands such as Bally, WMS and Shuffle Master), SciPlay (social casino games) and iGaming (online casino content). Listed in both the US and Australia, it supplies content and systems to casinos and online operators worldwide.