Art Manager

About the role

In the role of Art Manager at IGT, you will oversee a team of artists within the PlayDigital studio in Manchester. Your primary responsibility will be to ensure the delivery of high-quality visual assets that align with the overall art direction for mobile and web casino games.

You will collaborate with various teams including math design, animation, and engineering to create engaging player experiences. Your leadership will be crucial in mentoring team members and maintaining high standards of visual execution while planning tasks according to project goals and timelines.

Skills that matter here

• leadership: This role requires leading a creative team and managing processes to ensure high-quality output.
• artistic judgment: Strong artistic judgment is necessary to align visual assets with the defined art direction.
• UI/UX understanding: A solid understanding of UI/UX is essential for game presentation and player experience.
• communication skills: Effective communication is vital for collaboration with various departments.
• organizational skills: Strong organizational skills will help in planning and prioritizing art tasks.
• AI-assisted tools: Familiarity with AI-assisted tools is important for modern collaborative visual work.

Who this role suits

• A candidate with a strong background in gaming or digital art, particularly in iGaming.
• Someone who thrives in a collaborative environment and values accountability and ownership.
• An individual with a proven track record of leading creative teams and delivering quality work.
• A person comfortable with using innovative tools and adapting to visual trends in the market.

From the employer

As Art Manager, you will lead the art team within a PlayDigital studio in Manchester, 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.

• Lead and manage a team of artists across different disciplines (UI, Tech, illustration, etc.)
• Ensure delivery of high-quality visual assets aligned with defined art direction
• Collaborate with math design, animation, audio, engineering, and production to deliver engaging player experiences
• Plan and prioritize art tasks in line with project goals, timelines, and budgets
• Mentor and develop team members while maintaining strong team performance
• Ensure alignment with global art standards, tools, and pipelines
• Oversee the delivery of first in class digital marketing packs to agreed specifications for Studio’s developed content

What We're Looking For:

• 5+ years of experience in gaming or digital art roles, with leadership experience
• Experience in iGaming and understanding of visual trends in the market
• Strong artistic judgment and understanding of UI/UX and game presentation
• Proven ability to lead creative teams and deliver high-quality assets
• Comfortable using AI-assisted tools, with practical experience and knowledge of AI-powered collaborative visual workspaces.
• Strong communication and organizational skills

Why Join Us?

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working hours
• 25 days holiday
• Private medical and dental insurance
• Life insurance (3x salary) and income protection
• Travel insurance
• Opportunity to learn and continuously improve your skills through collaboration with e-learning platforms.
• Clear career development path with well-defined growth opportunities.
• A vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space.