Technical Artist II

IGT, a Nevada Corporation•Reno, NV

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are looking for a Technical Artist (Unity) at a developing (P2) level who is passionate about game development and visual presentation. This role is ideal for individuals with foundational experience in Unity, VFX, and game pipelines, who are eager to grow and contribute to high-quality gaming products. The candidate will work closely with cross-functional teams including artists, engineers, and producers to support development, improve workflows, and ensure high-quality delivery of game features.

Requirements

Basic understanding of game development concepts (UI, lighting, game rules, etc.)
Experience or familiarity with Unity (VFX, shaders, materials)
Knowledge of Agile workflows and collaboration tools
Ability to debug and troubleshoot common issues with guidance
Good communication and teamwork skills
Understanding of multiple product types (e.g., Stepper, Video games)
Experience contributing to features or fixes within a project
Participation in feature design with guidance from senior team members
Exposure to full project lifecycle (at least one project contribution)
Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (artists, engineers, QA)
Involvement in troubleshooting issues and improving workflows
Strong learning mindset and adaptability
Ability to work independently with guidance
Problem-solving and analytical thinking
Effective communication and collaboration

Nice To Haves

Exposure to different SDKs or game engines
Experience working across multiple platforms or cabinet types
Familiarity with performance optimization in Unity

Responsibilities

Support development of game features and presentation elements within Unity
Work on VFX elements including particle systems, shaders, and materials
Assist in test planning, edge-case validation, and QA support
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth delivery
Communicate project status, risks, and challenges effectively
Contribute to debugging and resolving game scene or performance issues
Support implementation of features ensuring they are testable and meet quality standards
Participate in design discussions and contribute to feature planning
Work with Unity tools including particle systems, shaders, and visual effects
Apply standard workflows and development practices
Maintain and update workflows using project management tools
Identify and communicate risks related to performance and visual clarity
Manage tasks effectively and meet delivery timelines
Support integration and testing of game features