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.
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
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.
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