IGT - Game Artist II

Game Designer is needed in Reno, United States.

Client: IGT

Location: Reno, NV

Contract: undefined

Job Description

IGT is a global leader in gaming, delivering engaging and responsible gaming experiences across various channels and segments. We are seeking a highly skilled and innovative Game Artist to craft the visual identity of our cutting-edge games. This role involves driving the artistic vision from initial concepts to final production and enhancing player experiences, while collaborating within a dynamic team. The Game Artist will create visually stunning assets, animations, and designs to advance IGT’s portfolio and set new industry standards.

Main responsibilities include:

• Create visual elements, effects, and layouts for electronic games, ensuring high technical and artistic standards.
• Develop proposed visual elements during pre-production using concept art, AI tools, storyboards, and animatics.
• Prototype and integrate assets in Unity with engineers.
• Build character rigs and animations in Spine, optimizing sprite sheets for the game engine.
• Solve creative and technical challenges by leveraging knowledge of gaming trends and collaborating with the Game Producer.
• Work effectively with Technical Art, Audio, Engineering, and Project Management to align technical solutions with artistic goals.
• Utilize advanced tools like Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects, Stable Diffusion, and Spine to create high-quality game assets.
• Ensure technical precision in asset creation for performance and compatibility.
• Invest in personal development and mentor team members on emerging technologies and trends.

Requirements

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree; an advanced degree is preferred.

Experience:

• 5 years of work experience; 2 years of related experience is required.

Keys to Success

• Building collaborative relationships
• Decision making
• Drive results
• Foster innovation
• Personal energy
• Self-leadership

Additional Information

At IGT, compensation varies based on background, skills, experience, and work location. The estimated starting compensation range is $50,482/yr - $115,000/yr, but actual pay may vary. We comply with all local pay requirements.

Base pay is part of our Total Rewards program which includes eligibility for commission payments or discretionary bonuses, a 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions, health insurance, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance.

All IGT employees have a role in information security and must complete annual training as required.