Game Artist
lnw
Game Artist
lnw· LNW Gaming Alberta Inc.
About this role
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
Light & Wonder is the global leader in cross-platform games and entertainment. The company brings together 5,000 employees from six continents to connect content between land-based and digital channels with unmatched technology and distribution. Guided by a culture that values daring teamwork and creativity, Light & Wonder builds new worlds of play, developing game experiences loved by players around the globe. We create our own award-winning games and also partner with premium licensees such as Netflix, Warner Bros and others to bring franchises like Squid Game, Willy Wonka and The Wizard of Oz to life in online gaming products. The company’s Infinity platform powers the largest digital-gaming network in the industry. Light & Wonder is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.
The Game Artist plays a key role in ensuring visual assets are production-ready, technically optimized, and aligned with artistic direction. Applying their expertise, the Game Artist contributes to all visual aspects of projects and games, including:
Character design, poses, expressions, and illustrations (realistic or stylized)
Environments, backgrounds, matte paintings, and textures
UI elements, symbols, logos, menus, and other game assets
Mock-ups, visual explorations, and concept development
Promotional and presentation artwork
The Game Artist must be versatile and capable of creating artwork in a range of visual styles. Artistic sensibilities and an understanding of the target market will be leveraged regularly to refine and adapt artwork to meet project objectives.
The successful candidate will ensure intellectual property and copyright guidelines are followed and production deadlines are met. A good understanding of casino gaming, casino game art, and gameplay mechanics is expected.
Strong conceptual and technical art skills are required to develop visual ideas and efficiently produce high-quality, production-ready assets. The successful candidate will be fully conversant with current industry-standard tools and workflows, while demonstrating solid artistic fundamentals and technical proficiency.
Familiarity with asset optimization for HTML5 and online gaming products is essential. This includes a working knowledge of image formats such as WebP, PNG, and JPEG, as well as experience with Texture Packer and similar optimization tools and workflows.
Qualifications
3-5 years of experience creating 2D game art with a portfolio demonstrating a range of artistic styles and production-quality work
Strong working knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Creative Cloud applications
Ability to create polished game-ready assets from concept through final production
Strong drawing, sketching, and illustration skills for ideation and concept development
Solid understanding of anatomy, color theory, composition, perspective, lighting, and visual storytelling
Ability to visually communicate concepts and ideas through sketches, mock-ups, and finished artwork
Hands-on knowledge of asset optimization techniques for HTML5 and online game delivery
Working knowledge of Adobe Illustrator
Familiarity with Adobe Firefly and Adobe Photoshop AI-assisted workflows
Good understanding of game development pipelines and production processes
Ability to work effectively with artists, designers, developers, and production teams
Ability to manage multiple tasks and consistently meet production deadlines
Technical aptitude and awareness of production constraints and implementation requirements
Capable of quickly learning new software and maintaining current industry knowledge
Knowledge of common collaboration tools such as Microsoft Office and Slack
Bilingual: International business communications are primarily in English, but French fluency would be an asset
Assets
Familiarity with 3D tools
Professional experience in the casino gaming industry
Experience creating art for mobile, online, or social gaming products
Familiarity with game engines such as Unity or Unreal
Working knowledge of AI-powered creative tools and workflows (Adobe Firefly, Layer.ai, Copilot, etc.)
Experience contributing to visual style development or concept exploration
Why would you enjoy working with us at Light & Wonder?
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!
And if that’s not enough; you will get to enjoy a stunning work location and flexible working practices whilst we provide you with the guidance and development skills you need to progress quickly and enhance your career.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Where is the Game Artist position at lnw located?
This Game Artist role at lnw is based in Montreal, Canada. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Game Artist role at lnw full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Game Artist role in the LNW Gaming Alberta Inc. department at lnw.
Which team or department does the Game Artist at lnw belong to?
This Game Artist position is part of the LNW Gaming Alberta Inc. department at lnw. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Game Artist position at lnw?
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When was the Game Artist job at lnw posted?
This Game Artist position at lnw was posted on Aug 5, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Game Artist
lnw
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