Andrew Manns

Andy Manns joined Northern Lights Gaming as Art Manager in January 2025, bringing an impressive 30 years of experience in the games industry. Throughout his career, Andy has worked across numerous artistic disciplines, with particular expertise in concept art, lighting, pre-visualization, environment art, design, and art direction. His contributions span a variety of studios and projects, including notable AA and AAA titles such as Need for Speed Underground, Sonic & All-Stars Racing Transformed, Shenmue Remastered 1 & 2, Driveclub, and Until Dawn.

In his role as Art Manager, Andy strives to be a unifying voice and a steadying presence for the art team. He is passionate about fostering a positive and collaborative environment, always seeking the best in his team while ensuring the creative process remains both constructive and enjoyable.

When asked about his favorite Northern Lights slot, Andy points to Polar Bonanza as a standout example of the team’s creativity and craftsmanship.

Andy’s personal mantra is rooted in simplicity: he believes in following Occam’s Razor and focusing on straightforward, effective solutions to enhance creativity. Outside of work, his graphic novel and games collection has grown so large that finding (or creating) dedicated space for it has become a personal mission for the year ahead!