Senior Artist

Arrow International•Chicago, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. We produce and distribute a wide array of products including consumables (pull tab tickets, bingo paper and ink, etc.) as well as world class, state-of-the-art, electronic gaming products. Our products are sold, installed, and operated in numerous social and gaming venues around the world. We continue to grow at a record pace and offer this exciting career opportunity to join our team where we are focused on attracting and engaging exceptional talent, empowering colleagues to achieve fulfilling careers, and creating fun and engaging products that are second to none for our customers. Position Summary We are seeking a Senior Artist to join our Visual Development Team. The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You’ll play a key role in the overall development of our games’ look and style, ensure creative alignment, and maintain a high standard of work. The ideal candidate will have experience providing feedback, solving creative challenges, and driving visual consistency across projects.

Requirements

Degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field (Associates or Bachelors).
5+ years of work experience as an Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar role, with demonstrated leadership experience.
Portfolio showcasing high-quality industry-standard artwork, including 2D game assets and animations.
Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and experience with After Effects for VFX animation.
Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and composition , with an eye for detail and precision.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and provide leadership.
Open to constructive critique and committed to ongoing learning and development.
Must work well in a team environment

Nice To Haves

Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background.
Knowledge of animation principles.
Usage of Spine is considered a plus
Experience with 3D Software (Maya, Blender, etc.).

Responsibilities

Provide mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to artists at various experience levels to promote growth and skill development.
Support team members by troubleshooting artistic challenges and offering creative solutions.
Ensure the team's output aligns with project goals and meets Arrow’s quality standards.
Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders.
Conceptualize and design visuals for layouts, UI, logos, characters, and other game elements across multiple styles and themes.
Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX.
Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet production deadlines while maintaining visual consistency.