Senior Game Artist (Generalist)

IGT is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across global channels and regulated segments through gaming machines, sports betting, and digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.

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Overview

Hiring location: Belgrade, Serbia
Employment type: Full-time position through an employment contract
Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract in Serbia
Work setup: Hybrid, connected to the local office in Belgrade

IGT PlayDigital is looking for a Senior Game Artist (Generalist) with proven experience in the iGaming industry. We are looking for a versatile artist who combines outstanding artistic ability with a strong understanding of game production, animation, technical asset preparation, and real-money casino game development.

As a key member of the PlayDigital Art team, you will create high-quality production assets—from concept exploration and illustration to animation and implementation-ready content—that directly contribute to successful live products across desktop and mobile platforms.

What You'll Do

• Own the visual development of slot games from early concepts and moodboards through final production assets
• Create high-quality symbols, characters, backgrounds, logos, UI elements, feature artwork, and promotional key art
• Produce visually compelling, casino-grade assets optimized for mobile and web performance
• Create highly readable symbols with strong silhouette, contrast, hierarchy, and visual clarity
• Animate game assets using Spine 2D and Adobe After Effects, delivering implementation-ready animations
• Prepare layered PSDs, sprite sheets, atlases, exports, and animation-ready assets following studio standards
• Collaborate closely with Game Design, Mathematics, Development, Audio, Producers, and Technical Artists
• Ensure assets meet technical specifications, memory budgets, optimization targets, and implementation requirements
• Contribute to visual direction, style consistency, and continuous quality improvements
• Support production planning by estimating work accurately and delivering assets on schedule

About You

• Extensive experience creating art for released real-money slot games
• Strong portfolio demonstrating casino-quality illustration, UI, symbols, characters, and environments
• Expert knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Adobe Illustrator
• Professional experience with Spine 2D animation
• Good working knowledge of Adobe After Effects
• Strong understanding of game art pipelines, optimization, asset organization, and production workflows
• Experience preparing implementation-ready assets for game engines
• Excellent understanding of casino realism, including metals, gems, gold, glass, lighting, and VFX
• Ability to balance creativity, readability, technical constraints, and production efficiency
• Excellent communication skills and experience collaborating within multidisciplinary teams

What We'd Prefer

• Experience with Unity and game asset implementation
• Experience with Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max for blockouts, lighting, and reference renders
• Experience using AI tools to accelerate concept exploration and ideation (not as a replacement for final production art)
• Understanding of VFX pipelines and animation principles
• Knowledge of texture optimization, sprite atlases, compression, and performance optimization
• Experience mentoring artists and contributing to art direction and visual quality standards

Benefits and Culture

• Vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space
• Opportunity to learn and further improve your skills
• Opportunity to develop a career within a stable environment
• Full-time/permanent employment and competitive salary
• Private health insurance for you and your family
• Flexible working hours

Important Application Note

Please include a link to your portfolio featuring slot/casino artwork (casino realism, symbols, UI, key art).

Applications without relevant casino experience will not be considered.

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status, in accordance with applicable local, state, and federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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