Game Artist

Gaming:

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Position Summary

We are looking for a Game Artist to join our team. In this role, you would be responsible for designing and creating various graphical elements/art assets for electronic slot games. You would be required to concept, and then render final polished illustrations, including animals, characters, symbols, logos, fonts, UI elements, primarily using Photoshop.
 

You will work closely with the Creative Director, Game Producer and Art Leads to create or modify art assets that meet the needs of the project. It is a highly collaborative role, and you must be able to communicate effectively with all team members.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Design and create illustrations for EGM products, from initial concept through to final polished assets

Create visually impactful symbol sets, UI elements and layouts that fit within a given theme

Produces digital graphics and/or animations, ensures correct file management.

Managing all files and art assets

Creating fonts, logos, game layouts and branding

Contributes to a range of deliverables within the assigned studio team

Creates layouts from existing game designs

Participates in team meetings to share relevant information and technology transfer

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Adobe Photoshop experience essential. Previous experience with After Effects animation highly regarded.

A critical eye for detail and ability to receive feedback and apply necessary changes.

Traditional 2D Illustration skills with a solid understanding of facial anatomy, materials, lighting, values, colour.

Ability to follow/maintain stringent guidelines

Ability to manage their time and meet deadlines

Experience working in a fast paced production environment

Requires extensive understanding of all art and files preparation, layout procedures and processes, type design and manipulation

Must have multi-tasking experience and abilities

Must be able to effectively communicate at both the lowest and highest levels in the organization

Must be detail oriented and well organized.

Gaming industry/related experience preferred

Highly Desirable skills:

Graphic design, typography, branding and layout skills

Background in traditional art and drawing

Animation, 2D or 3D

Qualifications

Experience, Education and Qualification:

2+ years’ experience in Illustration, design, layout, as well as rendering skills, and animation/motion design

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Working Conditions:

The work conditions are representative and typical of similar jobs in comparable organizations

Workplace Health & Safety:

Actively co-operate and comply with the company’s WHS Policy and Program to ensure own health and safety and the health and safety of others in the workplace

Ensure compliance with safe work practices

Ensure not to put self and others at risk

Use and maintain equipment properly and ensure that the work area is free of hazards

Report all incidents, injuries and near misses

Report any hazard or accident to the supervisor or manager as soon as it becomes apparent

Advise your manager if you do not believe you have the skills, training or equipment to safely perform your duties

(Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.  Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.