Game Art Lead

About the Position

Game Art Lead

We’re building a brand-new, US-based, fully remote game studio developing new slot games and we’re looking for an experienced Game Art Lead to breathe life into standout game themes and help turn them into hits.

About the Role

In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with a small multidisciplinary team to lead the visual creative of new games from the ground up with a strong focus on delivering standout themes that become blockbuster games.

Responsibilities

• Own the game’s visual creative development from start to finish
• Take a hands-on approach to conceptual development, providing concept art, mockups, and visual prototypes
• Execute concepts with a dedicated offshore art team, both creating assets yourself (especially when communicating what you expect from the team) and coordinating with the team to deliver assets for development
• Work closely with the Game Designer and mathematicians to ensure that the game’s visuals meet the established vision for the game and reinforce play style and game mechanics
• Playtest and iterate on the game’s visual presentation with an eye toward creating the best player experience possible
• Provide quality control over game art assets and their implementation
• Collaborate with other Game Art Leads to provide feedback and recommendations for improvement on each other’s games
• Regularly play competitors’ games in the iGaming and land-based spaces to stay abreast of industry trends and new mechanics

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working in an art ownership capacity defining the visual approach for real-money slot games for iGaming or land-based markets
• Degree in Art, Graphic Design, or a related field, or equivalent experience
• Strong expertise with Adobe software, particularly Photoshop and Illustrator
• Strong command of typography, color, composition, layout, and visual storytelling
• Ability to work with a wide variety of art styles, even if they are not your personal design style or preference
• Excellent visual and written communication skills, especially the ability to clearly communicate complex and creative concepts to stakeholders across the globe
• Up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, emerging game mechanics, and player expectations

About ARRISE

Driven to deliver

ARRISE is a global leader in software development and services for the online gaming industry, with 11,000+ professionals across 14 locations worldwide.

We are behind some of iGaming’s most popular and celebrated slots and live casino games, delivering everything from product and platform to marketing, compliance, technology, and more.

And we are award winners ourselves, having been named Great Place to Work at the Women in Gaming Diversity Awards 2025.

Our Values

• Persistence: We never give up and are determined to be the best at what we do.
• Respect: We value and respect our clients, their players, and our team members; promoting professionalism, integrity, and fairness without compromise.
• Ownership: We take ownership of our work and consistently deliver in a reliable manner, always providing the highest level of quality.