Lead Game Artist

Company Description

About Playtech

Founded in 1999, the company has a premium listing on the Main Market of the London Stock Exchange and is focused on regulated and regulating markets across its B2B business. By leveraging its proprietary technology, Playtech delivers innovative products and services to ensure a safe, engaging and entertaining gaming experience.

As the gaming industry's leading technology company, it combines business intelligence-driven software, services, content, and platform technology to drive excellence and innovation across the sector. Read more about who we are and what we do here: www.playtechpeople.com and www.playtech.com
 
Here at Playtech, we genuinely believe that people are our biggest asset. Diverse thoughts, experiences, and individual characteristics enrich our work environment and lead to better business decisions. Embracing differences and maintaining transparency in our processes is the core of Playtech's overall commitment to responsible business practices.

Ready to level up your career?

Playtech's Origins Studio is looking for a proactive Lead Game Artist / Team Lead with excellent communication, organisation and problem-solving skills. 

In this hands-on leadership role, you will create high-quality game artwork while leading and supporting the art team. Reporting to the Head of Art, you will work closely with the Game Producer and the wider project team to organise art production, coordinate delivery and help every artist develop and succeed.

Job Description

Your influential mission. You will... 

• Lead and organise the art team's 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 artist's 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 

You'll 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 company's most iconic digital experiences. Innovation thrives here, with the team constantly pushing boundaries and delivering exceptional quality. The studio is responsible for some of Playtech's 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.