Senior Concept Artist

IGT

Serbia, Belgrade

About the Company

Part of IGT's PlayDigital studio, our Belgrade team builds digital casino games and platforms used by operators worldwide, spanning game math, art, engineering, and production.

About the Role

Join IGT's Blue Goat Studio in Belgrade as Senior Concept Artist and help define the visual identity of games from the ground up. You'll shape world-class visual direction, from characters and environments to UI and effects, working closely with Game Designers, Artists, and Developers. Strong emphasis on AI-driven creative workflows and 2D animation.

Vacancy Details

CityBelgrade

Working ModelHybrid

SenioritySenior

Employment TypeFull Time

Role TypeIndividual contributor

Contract TypeEmployment Contract

Role DepartmentArt & Animation

Responsibilities

Partner with Game Designers and cross-functional teams to define and develop compelling visual directions for games and features
Create high-quality concept and production art, including characters, environments, backgrounds, UI elements, and visual effects
Develop strong visual language that guides the entire production pipeline from early ideation to final implementation
Ensure consistency and world-class quality across all visual assets, helping establish and maintain a strong art direction
Collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to deliver engaging and visually impactful solutions
Produce world-class visual content efficiently, balancing creativity with production needs and timelines
Integrate assets into Unity when needed, supporting implementation and ensuring high visual fidelity in-engine
Stay on top of industry trends, tools, and visual standards, continuously striving to meet and exceed them across all projects
Actively use AI tools in the creative workflow and continuously explore new AI-driven techniques to improve speed, quality, and innovation
Create and support 2D animation assets and motion concepts as part of the production pipeline

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a Concept Artist role (we are open to exceptionally talented candidates with less experience who demonstrate strong potential and craft)
Strong expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)
Excellent drawing and design fundamentals (composition, color, lighting, form)
Proven experience in 2D animation
Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, versatility, and production-quality work
Strong understanding of game development pipelines and production workflows
Proactive, self-driven mindset with ability to take ownership and work independently
Actively using AI tools and a strong interest in staying at the forefront of AI-driven creative development

Nice-to-have

Experience working with Unity and/or in-engine asset implementation
Knowledge of 3D tools (Maya, Blender)
Background in game development or real-time production environments
Experience with Spine or similar 2D animation tools

Tools & Technologies

PhotoshopIllustratorAfter EffectsUnityMayaBlenderSpine

Benefits

Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary
Private health insurance for you and your family
Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance
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

posted 1 month ago

About the Role

Responsibilities

Partner with Game Designers and cross-functional teams to define and develop compelling visual directions for games and features

Create high-quality concept and production art, including characters, environments, backgrounds, UI elements, and visual effects

Develop strong visual language that guides the entire production pipeline from early ideation to final implementation

Ensure consistency and world-class quality across all visual assets, helping establish and maintain a strong art direction

Collaborate with designers, developers, and product teams to deliver engaging and visually impactful solutions

Produce world-class visual content efficiently, balancing creativity with production needs and timelines

Integrate assets into Unity when needed, supporting implementation and ensuring high visual fidelity in-engine

Stay on top of industry trends, tools, and visual standards, continuously striving to meet and exceed them across all projects

Actively use AI tools in the creative workflow and continuously explore new AI-driven techniques to improve speed, quality, and innovation

Create and support 2D animation assets and motion concepts as part of the production pipeline

Requirements

5+ years of experience in a Concept Artist role (we are open to exceptionally talented candidates with less experience who demonstrate strong potential and craft)

Strong expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects)

Excellent drawing and design fundamentals (composition, color, lighting, form)

Proven experience in 2D animation

Strong portfolio showcasing creativity, versatility, and production-quality work

Strong understanding of game development pipelines and production workflows

Proactive, self-driven mindset with ability to take ownership and work independently

Actively using AI tools and a strong interest in staying at the forefront of AI-driven creative development

Benefits

Permanent employment contract and a competitive salary

Private health insurance for you and your family

Flexible working hours, including a hybrid work model, along with various initiatives that support wellbeing and work-life balance

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