Art Lead
IGTAbout the role
🌍 Hiring location: Chicago, IL
📋 Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract.
✅ Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract in Chicago, IL
💻 Work setup: Hybrid, connected to the local office in Chicago, IL
IGT is looking for a talented and collaborative Art Lead I to join our creative team in Chicago. In this role, you will help shape engaging visual experiences from early concept through final production. You will create high-quality 2D and 3D artwork, animation, typography, graphic designs, logos, characters, and other visual assets while helping maintain a consistent creative vision across projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for a versatile artist who enjoys solving creative and technical challenges, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and mentoring others while continuing to grow as an art leader.
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! From the casino floor to your mobile screen, we deliver thrilling, responsible, and unforgettable gaming experiences—powered by world‑class content, strong technical and commercial capabilities and nurtured by a culture of collaboration, accountability, and ownership.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. With a team of over 6,000 employees across 30+ countries and products delivered in more than 100 jurisdictions worldwide, we operate at scale while staying closely connected to costumers we serve. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.
What You Will Do
As an Art Lead, you will lead the art team within a land-based slot studio in Chicago, ensuring the delivery of high-quality visual content aligned with overall art direction. You will manage people, processes, and output to maintain consistency and excellence in visual execution.
- Create high-quality visual content, including illustrations, graphic layouts, logos, typography, animation, 3D art, and character designs.
- Develop production-ready assets that align with creative direction, product specifications, and technical requirements.
- Maintain visual consistency and bring artwork from initial concept through final production.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to implement feedback and solve creative or technical challenges.
- Manage project deliverables, timelines, and organized production files.
- Contribute to improvements in the art production pipeline and department best practices.
- Support and mentor less experienced artists while staying current on industry tools and trends.
What We're Looking For
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Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Arts, Animation, Motion Graphics, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
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Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or generalist art production.
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A strong 2D and/or 3D portfolio demonstrating versatility, attention to detail, and a range of styles.
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Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.
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Strong traditional art skills, including drawing, painting, composition, typography, and graphic design.
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Knowledge of animation principles, asset management, file organization, and product development processes.
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Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
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The ability to take ownership of projects, apply feedback professionally, and deliver quality work on schedule.
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