About the role
Why Midnite?
Midnite is a next-generation sports betting and gaming platform built for a new wave of players. The company combines sharp product thinking, bold brand, and fast execution to create experiences that feel modern, intuitive, and built for how people actually play today.
The organization operates as a high-performance team characterized by pace, high ownership, and constant iteration. The environment is designed to avoid hiding behind processes, encouraging team members to move quickly, test relentlessly, and turn ambitious ideas into real impact.
The Role
The Game Art Lead will define and own the visual direction for a growing portfolio of digital games. This role shapes the visual identity of a new product area, establishing creative vision, quality standards, and player experiences across multiple products. The position balances creative leadership with hands-on execution, working alongside Product and Engineering to deliver polished, premium experiences.
Responsibilities:
- 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.
Requirements
- Significant experience in a senior Game Art, Art Direction, or Creative Leadership role.
- A strong portfolio showcasing high-quality game art, UI, and motion design.
- Experience defining and maintaining art direction across multiple products.
- Strong understanding of animation principles, interaction design, and player feedback.
- Experience designing for mobile and/or web platforms.
- Confidence working within multidisciplinary Product and Engineering teams.
- Ability to balance creative strategy with hands-on execution.
- Exceptional attention to detail and a passion for creating premium digital experiences.
Location and Employment Type
- Location: UK, Remote
- Employment Type: Full time
- Department: Games/F2P
Winnings
- Private health insurance with zero excess, including optical cover and optional dental.
- Income protection to protect earnings and provide peace of mind.
- Tenure holiday policy: Two additional days of leave after three years, increasing to 30 days annually after five years.
- Flexible working and a fully supported home office setup.
- Nursery salary sacrifice scheme to assist with nursery fees.
- Salary sacrifice schemes for tech and holidays to spread costs.
- Retail discounts and subscription perks across a wide range of brands.
- Quarterly team socials to connect and celebrate.
Equal Opportunity
Midnite is committed to creating equal opportunities and strives to build balanced teams that reflect the diversity of their communities, including ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, the LGBTQIA+ community, and all genders. The company aims to provide an inclusive and supportive interview experience and offers reasonable adjustments upon request.