Artist, Lead Job at Arrow International in Henderson

Job TypeFull-timeDescriptionPosition SummaryWe are seeking a Lead Artist to join our Visual Development Team. The Lead Artist will oversee, inspire, and guide a team of artists in creating high-quality 2D game assets, VFX, and visual concepts. This role requires both hands-on artistic contribution and strong leadership abilities to mentor team members, ensure creative alignment, and maintain a high standard of work. The ideal candidate will have experience providing feedback, solving creative challenges, and driving visual consistency across projects.Primary Roles and ResponsibilitiesLeadership and Team Support: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.Artistic Contribution: 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.RequirementsExperience and Education: 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.Preferred Experience: Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background.Experience with 3D software (Blender, 3Ds Max, etc.).Experience with UV and texturing (Substance Painter, Quixel, etc.).We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about animation and gaming, we would love to hear from you!PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.The noise level in the work environment is low.May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.