Technical Artist

Arrow International•Chicago, IL

About The Position

Arrow International is seeking a Technical Artist to join its Visual Development Team within the Gaming Studio. The role bridges art and programming to help develop slot games, with a focus on particle systems, visual effects, real-time 3D integration, animation, shaders, lighting, and game optimization. The Technical Artist collaborates with artists, programmers, and the art director to integrate assets and contribute creative solutions to art and game design challenges. The role also involves creating textures and animations with Adobe products, producing concept sketches when needed, reviewing assets for optimization, and developing asset-delivery guidelines and best practices. The position offers a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, competitive benefits, an annual performance bonus, profit sharing, and a 401(k) with company match. The targeted pay range is $75,000–$90,000, commensurate with experience.

Requirements

Degree in Art or equivalent slot gaming experience.
2–5 years of experience working on visual effects (VFX).
Understanding of animation principles for creating believable character animations.
Strong working knowledge of Adobe products, including Photoshop and After Effects.
Experience with the Unity3D game engine and particle systems.

Responsibilities

Work with the Unity3D game engine on particle systems, visual effects, real-time 3D integration, shaders, lighting, and animation-related tasks.
Collaborate with the art director, artists, and programmers to ensure seamless asset integration.
Contribute creative solutions to art and game design challenges.
Produce concept sketches when needed.
Use Adobe products to create textures and animations for Unity.
Review game assets for optimization.
Work with artists, programmers, and Technical Artists to develop asset-delivery guidelines and best practices.