Location:
Salford, GB, M5 3EA
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Requisition ID: 19510
IGT, where innovation meets entertainment on a global scale! 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.
Whether it’s spinning reels, placing bets, or enabling secure payments, we turn innovation into impact through disciplined execution and long‑term value creation. 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. If you’re ready to bring your talent to a team shaping the future of entertainment, your next big move starts here - www.igt.com.
Overview
Hiring location: Manchester, UK
Employment type: Full-time position through employment contract.
✅ Requirement: Candidates must be fully eligible to work full-time under a local employment contract in UK.
Work setup: Hybrid, connected to the local office in Manchester
At IGT PlayDigital, we design and build top performing mobile and web casino games played by millions of players worldwide. We’re looking for an experienced Art Manager to lead our creative team in the Manchester studio.
Our studio in Manchester, is at the heart of exciting projects within a dynamic and fast-growing environment. We offer flexibility, embrace diversity, and create an international workplace where innovation and collaboration thrive.
What You'll Do
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.
Ready to level up your career? Your first step starts with applying, let’s see where it leads.
Let’s build games played by millions together!
IGT is committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace that reflects the global communities and customers we serve. We strive to create an environment where all employees feel valued, respected, and empowered.
IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. This commitment applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, benefits, training, and termination.
We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
