Technical Game Artist
Light & Wonder
Pune, India
Full-Time
Competitive
OfficeManager
iGaming:
If it’s iGaming, we know a thing or two. At Light & Wonder, It’s all about the games, and our digital team leads the global iGaming market, providing jaw-dropping content and innovative software that powers the world's most successful online gaming providers.
Position Summary
About Company
Light & Wonder is a global leader in game experiences. We create content, hardware and systems that connect iconic titles across any place or channel. By turning games into expansive entertainment, we keep thrilling players with characters and stories they can’t get enough of.
Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary business segments, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,500+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To learn more visit www.lnw.com.
We are committed to offering very competitive benefits that are aligned with our values and inspire employees to drive innovation and contribute to the organization’s performance. Employees are the most valued resource, and we always look to improve their well-being with a wide range of benefits befitting every individual. Not limited to monetary benefits, we have robust learning and development opportunities that help them to grow professionally.
Our Values
Dare to be bold: We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways.
Celebrate perspectives - We combine diverse talent to look at the familiar in unfamiliar ways
Never settle: We relentlessly push forward to create the extraordinary in every detail.
Uphold integrity: We promote accountability and respect to raise the bar for ourselves and the industry.
Win as a team: We bring out the best in each other to share collective success.
Job Location: Commerzone IT Tech Park, Yerwada - Pune.
Required Experience: 3 - 6 Years
We are looking for an experienced and resourceful Technical Artist with 3–6 years of experience in game development, preferably in iGaming or slot games. In this role, you will act as a bridge between art and development, ensuring that creative assets are smoothly integrated into the game while maintaining performance, quality, and efficiency. You will also contribute to improving production workflows by using automation and AI-driven tools. While some level of creative contribution is expected, the role has a strong focus on technical execution, with creative work mainly driven through AI-assisted asset generation and refinement.
Act as the link between art, design, and engineering teams
Prepare and implement assets, animations, and effects in engine-ready formats
Ensure assets follow pipelines and function correctly within the game
Troubleshoot asset-related integration issues
Design and improve workflows for asset creation, export, and integration
Develop scripts, tools, or plugins to improve efficiency
Standardize file formats, naming conventions, and folder structures
Introduce automation to reduce manual work
Use AI tools to support art production, including concept exploration and variations
Generate initial game assets using AI and refine/rework them to make them game-ready
Identify opportunities for AI-based automation in repetitive tasks
Guide artists in effective and responsible use of AI tools
Ensure AI-generated outputs maintain quality, style consistency, and technical requirements
Optimize textures, animations, and VFX for performance and memory usage
Identify bottlenecks and suggest improvements
Apply best practices for compression and scaling
Ensure assets meet technical and platform requirements
Integrate and troubleshoot Spine 2D animations
Work with After Effects for motion graphics and transitions
Ensure balance between visual quality and performance
Work closely with artists, designers, developers, and producers
Provide technical guidance and support to the art team
Resolve production challenges efficiently
Ensure smooth cross-team communication
Document tools, workflows, and best practices
Maintain clear guidelines for asset preparation
Support team learning through knowledge sharing sessions
Strong experience in Photoshop and After Effects
Solid understanding of Spine workflows
Hands-on experience with game asset pipelines and optimization
Familiarity with game file formats (PNG, PSD, JSON, FBX, etc.)
Basic exposure to AI tools in art workflows
Strong problem-solving and communication skills
Experience in iGaming or slot games
Knowledge of game engines and integration workflows
Understanding of shaders and particle systems
Basic scripting knowledge (Python or similar)
Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce)
Individuals who enjoy solving technical and creative problems
Artists interested in pipeline and tools development
Professionals focused on quality, efficiency, and performance
Candidates interested in AI-driven workflows with limited but meaningful creative contribution
Qualifications