Senior Artist

Arrow International, Inc.•Chicago, IL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions, including consumables like pull tab tickets, bingo paper and ink, and state-of-the-art electronic gaming products. The company's products are sold, installed, and operated globally. Arrow International is experiencing record growth and offers an exciting career opportunity to join a team focused on attracting and engaging exceptional talent, empowering colleagues, and creating fun and engaging products. We are seeking a Senior Artist to join our Visual Development Team. This role requires artistic expertise in color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX, and character design to elevate our games. The Senior Artist will play a key role in developing the overall look and style of our games, ensuring creative alignment, and maintaining high standards. 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.