Game Art Lead

🚀 Why Midnite?
Midnite is a next-generation sports betting and gaming platform built for a new wave of players.
We combine sharp product thinking, bold brand, and fast execution to create experiences that feel modern, intuitive, and built for how people actually play today.
Over 400,000 players have already made the move, and we’re only just getting started.
We’re a high-performance team operating at pace. High ownership. Constant iteration. No hiding behind processes. We move quickly, test relentlessly, and turn ambitious ideas into real impact. If you’re driven, creative, and thrive in fast-moving environments where you can shape meaningful outcomes - keep reading.
Not your grandad’s bookie.
👀 The Role
Title: Game Art Lead
Team: Product
Location: UK, Remote
We’re looking for an experienced Game Art Lead to define and own the visual direction for a growing portfolio of digital games. This is an opportunity to shape the visual identity of an exciting new product area from the ground up, establishing the creative vision, quality standards and player experiences across multiple products.
The role combines creative leadership with hands-on execution, working closely with Product and Engineering to deliver polished, premium experiences. It’s ideal for someone who enjoys defining artistic direction while remaining actively involved in design and production.

You will:

• Define and evolve the visual style across a growing portfolio of digital games.
• Establish and maintain a consistent visual language across multiple products.
• Set quality standards for UI, animation, visual effects and in-game art.
• Ensure all player-facing experiences feel polished, engaging and cohesive.
• Create high-quality 2D game assets and user interfaces.
• Design animations, transitions and player feedback interactions.
• Produce visual assets that enhance gameplay and usability.
• Work closely with engineers to ensure designs are implemented effectively.
• Partner with Product and Engineering throughout the development lifecycle.
• Review work, provide constructive creative feedback and champion visual quality as the team grows.

The next Midniter:

• Has significant experience in a senior Game Art, Art Direction or Creative Leadership role.
• Has a strong portfolio showcasing high-quality game art, UI and motion design.
• Has experience defining and maintaining art direction across multiple products.
• Understands animation principles, interaction design and player feedback.
• Has experience designing for mobile and/or web platforms.
• Is confident working within multidisciplinary Product and Engineering teams.
• Can balance creative strategy with hands-on execution.
• Has exceptional attention to detail and a passion for creating premium digital experiences.

💰 Winnings

• Private health insurance with zero excess, including optical cover and optional dental.
• Income protection to protect your earnings and give you peace of mind.
• Tenure holiday policy. After three years you receive an extra two days leave, increasing to 30 days annually after five years.
• Flexible working and a fully supported home office setup so you can do your best work from home.
• Nursery salary sacrifice scheme helping parents save thousands each year on nursery fees.
• Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and holidays so you can spread the cost of the things you want.
• Retail discounts and subscription perks across a wide range of brands.
• Quarterly team socials to connect, celebrate and have fun together.

At Midnite, we’re committed to creating equal opportunities for everyone. We actively strive to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of our communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders.
We aim to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience for all candidates. If you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know in advance so we can ensure you feel comfortable and set up for success.