Artist IV - Reno, NV at Reno

DESCRIPTION:
We are seeking a Lead Artist – a Graphic Designer who is enthusiastic, flexible, creative talent to complement an industry leading team in their quest to create next generation interactive games for the casino environment. You will work on all aspects of a games visual design, UI, art, animation, and more. Blending artistic expertise and technical ability, you will design visually stimulating content that will enhance game playability and showcase original experiences to a wide player audience. This position will use their talents to constructively communicate and create content with a motivated cross disciplined team, participate and grow in a collaborative environment, and help shape the industry with their innovative creations.

RESPONSIBILITIES
· Conceptualize, design and create highly refined Illustration and graphic art for games.
· Create and design symbol illustrations, logos, menus, UIs, buttons, etc.
· Create animations, motion graphics and particle effects.
· Focus includes traditional slot games, specifically physical reel stepper games, poker games, and lottery games.
· Must possess high degree of expertise in creative thinking and technical abilities.
· Mentor, train and communicate to less experienced team members on art skills and techniques.
· Participate in art reviews and studio critiques.
· Understand slot game design practices, game playability and actively play all studio products and give feedback to help ensure a quality product.
· Participates in establishing work assignments, content delivery reviews, milestones, QA/testing, research, etc.
· Work on multiple products and have ability to multitask.
QUALIFICATIONS
· Outstanding traditional art skills – Bachelors degree required or equivalent experience.
· 8 to 12 years of experience in Illustration, graphic design and animation.
· 1 to 2 years of lead experience a plus.
· Very strong graphic design skills - including typography, composition, and graphic illustration
· Advanced experience with Photoshop and Illustrator.
· 2d animation/ After Effects knowledge is required. Particle Illusion experience a plus.
· Great sense of line and form, color and lighting.
· Ability to thumbnail and conceptualize ideas quickly, produce storyboards, and provide rapid-iteration of drawings (exploring overall design, atmosphere, lighting and form).
· Experience with an industry standard 3-D package, including animation, is a plus, but not required. Unity and Perforce experience desired.
· Knowledge of gaming field trends and experience with gaming design strongly desired.
· Must be organized, goal and detailed oriented. Strong communication and problem solving skills.
· Must be collaborative - with the ability to take direction and to play well with others.
· Must be 21 years of age.
· DEMO REEL / PORTFOLIO SAMPLES REQUIRED FOR CONSIDERATION

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Country: USA, State: Nevada, City: Reno, Company: IGT.