Technical Artist Job at Light & Wonder in Chicago

Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe.

Position Summary

Core Technical Artist

We are seeking a Technical Artist to create stunning in-game visual FX, facilitate art implementation, and collaborate with studio artists and engineers to achieve superior gameplay experiences. Thorough knowledge of Unity is required.

Essential Job Functions:

1. Create stunning visual FX to enhance gameplay
2. Identify and solve technical issues related to the art pipeline
3. Assist artists with technical aspects of asset implementation in Unity
4. Optimize the performance of real-time FX and animation
5. Document and evangelize best practices
6. Create tools, shaders, and other components to enhance and refine the art implementation pipeline

Qualifications

Education & Experience:

1. Bachelor of Arts in art, animation, computer science, or equivalent experience
2. At least one year of experience in game development
3. At least one game shipped using Unity, or another game engine

Required Experience:

1. Thorough working knowledge of Unity, including Prefabs, Particle Systems, and Materials
2. Strong problem-solving skills
3. Working knowledge of C#
4. Working knowledge of 2D graphic software (Photoshop preferred)
5. Experience working in an art/engineering content pipeline
6. Working knowledge of animation state machines
7. Excellent organizational skills
8. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
9. Working knowledge of MS Office, specifically Excel and Outlook

Bonus XP:

1. Proficient in Photoshop
2. Familiarity with motion graphics & compositing editors (After Effects preferred)
3. Familiarity with 3D animation & rendering applications (3DS Max and Maya preferred)
4. Working knowledge of versioning software (Perforce preferred)
5. Experience working in the slots and gambling industry
6. Experience working with a team under tight deadlines
7. Experience writing art tools
8. Experience writing shaders (Cg preferred)
9. Experience with technical documentation
10. Experience with 3D modeling and animation
11. Understanding of UI / UX principles across various platforms
12. Self-motivated and able to work on multiple projects with minimal direction

Light & Wonder and its affiliates (collectively, L&W) are engaged in highly regulated gaming businesses. As a result, certain L&W employees may, among other things, be required to obtain a gaming or other license(s), undergo background investigations or security checks, or meet certain standards dictated by law, regulation or contracts.

This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The employee in this position may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above.

Light & Wonder is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against applicants due to race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

About Us

Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it’s all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices.

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