Lead Game Artist

Your influential mission. You will...

• Lead and organise the art teams day-to-day work acting as its main point of contact and representing its needs across the studio 
• Plan prioritise and assign art tasks with the Game Producer setting clear expectations and realistic deadlines based on each artists skills and capacity 
• Track progress against agreed milestones keep task plans up to date and proactively resolve or escalate blockers dependencies and delivery risks 
• Report to the Head of Art providing regular updates on project progress team workload priorities risks and support needs 
• Work closely with the Game Producer and the wider project team to align priorities coordinate handovers and keep everyone informed of changes 
• Motivate mentor and support artists through regular check-ins constructive feedback and practical artistic guidance helping them improve their skills and performance 
• Foster a caring inclusive team environment listen to concerns recognise achievements and support wellbeing through balanced sustainable workloads 
• Produce high-quality slot game artwork including symbols backgrounds game elements logos and marketing assets 
• Create fast high-quality mockups to present ideas for final game designs 
• Prepare assets for animation with an understanding of the Spine workflow 
• Use AI tools to support faster turnaround times 
• Learn our proprietary tool and deliver high-quality game packages to development 
• Work closely with the development team to resolve recurring game development issues 
• Adapt quickly to changes while meeting deadlines and maintaining the quality of the games 
• Communicate with teammates through internal channels and actively give and receive feedback 

Qualifications :

Components for success. You...

• Have at least 5 years of experience as a Game Artist 
• Have proven experience leading coordinating or mentoring an art team in a game production environment 
• Have previous experience in the iGaming or casino industry specifically with slot games 
• Have extensive knowledge of 2D design tools primarily Adobe Photoshop and relevant plugins 
• Have experience using graphic AI tools 
• Have strong control of visual styles effects and current trends in the gaming industry 
• Have an upper-intermediate conversational level of English 
• Communicate clearly and effectively with artists producers developers and senior stakeholders 
• Can plan and prioritise team workloads delegate effectively and balance hands-on art production with leadership responsibilities 
• Can track project progress identify risks early and provide clear actionable updates 
• Are comfortable giving and receiving constructive feedback and coaching others to improve 
• Have strong problem-solving skills and an empathetic supportive and collaborative leadership style 

Youll get extra points for...

• Good knowledge of Spine and animation workflows

Thrive in a culture that values...  

• Technical excellence and engineering ownership.
• Initiative-taking and confident decision-making.
• Strong team environment and the ability work with the most recent market-leading technologies.
• Initiative-taking and confident approach at the workplace.
• Global scope and inclusive working environment where you can engage with diverse teams and perspectives.
• Constant learning and development opportunities and professional growth programs.
• Active lifestyle and mental well-being supported through sports classes master classes and monthly well-being activities.
• Medical insurance.
• Paid vacation days sick leaves and national holidays.
• Fully-equipped cosy office space located in the city centre (Gulliver Palats Sportu metro station)

Additional Information :

HOW TO APPLY 

In addition to your CV please include a link to your portfolio showcasing relevant game art and slot game projects. You can add it in the comment section at the end of the application page under your message to the hiring manager. 

PLAYTECH ORIGINS STUDIO 

Playtech Origins Studio serves as the original powerhouse crafting the companys most iconic digital experiences. Innovation thrives here with the team constantly pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional quality. The studio is responsible for some of Playtechs most popular interactive experiences and content collections. With a diverse group of expert designers located across various parts of the world Playtech Origins Studio brings innovative and engaging digital experiences to users. The team environment is fun and positive promoting a professional helpful and supportive atmosphere that encourages growth. A strong sense of belonging among team members creates an excellent place to build a career. The team also offers ample opportunities for personal and professional growth ensuring employees can reach their full potential. 

Playtech is an equal opportunities employer. Our mission is to welcome everyone and create inclusive teams. We celebrate differences and encourage everyone to join us and be themselves at work.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time