Game Illustrator

Location: Pune, India

Remote Type: Hybrid

Time Type: Full time

Job Description

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

We are looking for a talented and detail-oriented Core Illustrator to join our game art team. This role is responsible for creating high-quality illustrations for slot games, including symbols, characters, environments, feature assets, and UI elements. The ideal candidate should be capable of independently delivering production-ready artwork while maintaining visual consistency, quality standards, and project timelines. The Core Illustrator plays a key role in transforming game concepts into engaging visual experiences and works closely with designers, animators, developers, and senior artists throughout the development process.

Key Responsibilities

• Create high-quality illustrations for slot symbols, characters, backgrounds, feature screens, and UI elements.

• Develop visually appealing assets that align with game themes and creative briefs.

• Translate design requirements into polished production-ready artwork.

• Ensure consistency with established art styles and visual guidelines.

• Collaborate with designers, animators, developers, and production teams throughout the project lifecycle.

• Create multiple design variations and iterate based on creative feedback.

• Prepare and organize assets for production and game integration.

• Maintain quality standards while meeting project deadlines.

• Contribute ideas during concept discussions and art reviews.

• Support associate artists through guidance and knowledge sharing when required.

• Take ownership of assigned assets from brief to final delivery and proactively communicate risks or challenges.

• Ensure assets meet both artistic quality standards and technical production requirements.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Strong illustration and digital painting skills.

• Good understanding of composition, color theory, lighting, perspective, and visual storytelling.

• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop and other relevant digital art tools.

• Ability to create clean, polished, production-ready artwork.

• Strong understanding of asset creation workflows and game art pipelines.

• Good attention to detail and visual consistency.

• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a team.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Understanding of game production constraints, asset optimisation, and implementation requirements.

• Ability to create visually engaging assets that support readability, player engagement, and game functionality.

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in illustration, game art, or a related field.

• Experience in gaming, mobile gaming, or iGaming is preferred.

• Strong portfolio demonstrating illustration quality, creativity, and production capability.

• Experience creating assets across multiple visual styles.

Good to Have

• Experience in slot game development.

• Knowledge of UI illustration and visual hierarchy.

• Basic understanding of animation workflows and asset requirements.

• Exposure to 3D tools and workflows.

• Experience working with AI-assisted creative tools for ideation and reference generation.

• Familiarity with optimization and export requirements for game production.

What We Are Looking For

• Strong artistic execution skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to independently own asset creation from brief to final delivery.

• Solid understanding of production requirements and development workflows.

• Creative problem-solving and adaptability.

• Good collaboration and communication skills.

• Ability to balance quality, creativity, and project timelines.

• Positive attitude and willingness to contribute to team growth.

• Desire to continue developing toward a Senior Illustrator or Senior Artist role.

Mode Of Interview: (Participation in at least 1 face-to-face discussion is mandatory)

• First Technical Interview

• Offline Assessment

• Second Technical Interview

• Director Interview (In Person)

• HR Discussion

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