Art Lead

Art Lead

Location: Chicago, IL, US

Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract

IGT is looking for a talented and collaborative Art Lead 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.

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. 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 customers we serve.

What You Will Do

• 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.
• 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

• Bachelor's degree in Graphic Arts, Animation, Motion Graphics, or a related field preferred, or equivalent experience.
• Two to three years of experience in 2D illustration, graphic design, animation, 3D art, or generalist art production.
• A strong 2D and/or 3D portfolio demonstrating versatility, attention to detail, and a range of styles.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop, After Effects, and Illustrator.
• Strong traditional art skills, including drawing, painting, composition, typography, and graphic design.
• Knowledge of animation principles, asset management, file organization, and product development processes.
• Strong communication, collaboration, problem-solving, and time-management skills.
• The ability to take ownership of projects, apply feedback professionally, and deliver quality work on schedule.

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve and to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and engaged. IGT is an equal opportunity employer and provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, and gender identity), national origin, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

The estimated starting compensation range for this role is $90,000– $110,000 annually USD, based on a good-faith assessment at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary. IGT complies with all applicable pay transparency and compensation laws and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable. Base pay is one component of IGT's total rewards program. Depending on the role, employees may be eligible for bonus or commission opportunities. IGT also offers a comprehensive benefits package, which may include a 401(k) savings plan with company contributions, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life and disability coverage, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and other wellness programs, subject to eligibility requirements.