Junior Games Artist

Join our journey to create a new experience for the National Lottery and help us to power change for the greater good.

ABOUT US:

We are Allwyn UK, part of the Allwyn Entertainment Group – a multi-national lottery operator with a market-leading presence in Austria, the Czech Republic, Greece, Cyprus and Italy.  We have been officially awarded the Fourth Licence (10-year licence) to operate the National Lottery starting February 2024.

We’ve developed ground-breaking technologies, built player protection frameworks, and have a proven track record of making lotteries better.  Our aim is to create one of the UK’s most inclusive organisations – where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace.  All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications.  Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

While the main contribution of the National Lottery to society is through the funds to good causes, at Allwyn we put our purpose and values at the heart of everything we do.  Join us as we embark on a once-in-a-lifetime, largescale transformation journey to build a bigger, better, and safer National Lottery that delivers more money to good causes.  

ROLE PURPOSE:

• To produce digital Instant Win Game artwork and assets that are of the highest quality
• To enable the Game Studio’s growth ambitions and produce more games internally
• To bring flair, creativity and support the Game Studio in driving game innovation through championing new emerging techniques, technologies and artistic trends

TEAM DESCRIPTION:

The Games Studio team sits within the wider Digital Factory team, and you’ll be working with the likes of product management, BAs, developers and delivery managers on a regular basis.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BEHAVIOURS:

• Responsible for producing Instant Win Game artwork, promotional assets and creative elements across the entire game production process, working on multiple projects across the year
• Responsible for developing wireframe concepts and art styles with the help of sketches, mood boards and AI techniques
• Responsible for creating final assets such as icons, symbols, UI, logos, backgrounds, environments etc. within defined milestones and deadlines
• Responsible for task management, writing tickets and time estimation
• A strong work ethic ensuring work is delivered to the highest standards and follows best practises
• A passionate and proactive team member who works collaboratively with the internal Game Studio to help drive the success of IWGs through art, design and delivery
• Actively participates in team meetings and design reviews
• Develops a strong understanding of Digital Gaming, the Lottery business and ensures our products remain competitive and are aligned with consumer trends
• This role is a hybrid role with a minimum 2 days per week in our Watford office.

KEY SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE:

Essential

• Degree in a relevant digital art course or a minimum 2-3 years’ experience working in a Game Studio
• Experience using Adobe Photoshop and/or Illustrator
• Experience producing digital artwork
• Experience in creating game symbols and icons
• Experience in background/environment art
• Knowledge of layouts, alignment, UI and UX
• Knowledge and understanding of the end-to-end game production process (from brief to launch)
• Passionate about games and gaming trends
• An ambitious mindset with the desire to create awesome games

Desirable:

• Experience with Unity
• Experience creating animations with software such as Spine 2D
• Experience using 3D software such as Blender
• Experience using AI tools
• Experience using project tracking tools such as JIRA, MS Project/Planner
• Experience with version control
• Experience working in the online, instant win or online gambling industry
• Experience with Microsoft365

Our goal is to create one of the UK’s most inclusive organisations – where people can bring the best of themselves, to do their best work, every day, for the benefit of good causes.

Allwyn is an Equal Opportunity Employer which prides itself in being diverse and inclusive. We do not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or victimisation in the workplace.  All employment decisions at Allwyn are based on the business needs, the job requirements, and the individual qualifications.  Allwyn encourages applications from individuals regardless of age, disability (visible or hidden), sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.

• 26 days paid leave (plus bank holidays) 

• Annual bonus scheme 

• 2 x Life Days 

• 4 x Salary of Life Insurance 

• Pension: we’ll match your contribution up to 8.5% 

• Single Private Health Cover 

• £500 Wellness Allowance 

• Income Protection 

• Enhanced parental leave (maternity and paternity) 

• Eye Care, Dental and Cycle To Work schemes