Technical Artist (Unity)

2 Months ago • 3 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

This Technical Artist (Unity) role in Belgrade bridges art and engineering. Responsibilities include implementing 3D game art and animations created by the Art team into Unity games, ensuring compatibility with production pipelines and creative vision. This role requires analyzing and improving performance and memory usage, collaborating with the team, authoring shaders and effects, researching process improvements, determining the best art packages and tools, and working closely with producers and developers. The ideal candidate will have strong Unity, Photoshop, After Effects, Blender/Maya experience and a passion for game development.
Must have:
  • 3+ years Unity Engine experience
  • 2+ years Photoshop, After Effects, Premiere Pro
  • 2+ years Blender/Maya experience
  • High-level 2D/3D art & animation skills
  • Experience optimizing 2D/3D assets for Unity
  • Shader and rendering pipeline knowledge
  • Experience creating particles/VFX
  • English language skills
Good to have:
  • C# programming knowledge
  • Unity editor tools scripting
  • Develop and maintain artist tools
Perks:
  • Vibrant work environment
  • Skill improvement opportunities
  • Career development
  • Competitive salary
  • Hybrid work model

Job Details

Technical Artist (Unity)

Location: 

Belgrade, RS, 11000

Requisition ID:  16293

IGT (NYSE:IGT) is a global leader in gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Lotteries and Gaming Machines to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation, player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility. IGT has approximately 10,500 employees. For more information, please visit .

 

The way we work:

 

We are a Game Studio that is part of IGT Belgrade, established in 2012 and we are working closely with other studios across the globe (Graz, Moncton, Reno, etc.). Spielo Studio in Belgrade comprises more than 120 team members. Our passion for game development results in the release of more than 100 slot games per year. Each game starts as a concept provided by a producer. It is then refined and brought to life by our development teams, under the guidance of the product owner and scrum master. The development team, led by a development manager, counts 15 team members devoted per project, working closely with producers, product owners, scrum masters, artists, and QA engineers.

What are we looking for:

 

We are seeking for an addition to the team with a strong expertise in Unity. This role acts as a bridge between Art and Engineering by implementing the art assets into the game, maintaining both the creative vision of the artists and the technical performance metrics of the game. Understanding Unity's technical constraints and capabilities is essential, along with hands-on experience in Unity development. 

What you will do:

 

•    Implement 3D game art and animations created by the Art team into Unity games, ensuring compatibility with production pipelines and alignment with the game’s creative vision
•    Analyze and improve performance and memory usage
•    Collaborate with the team to achieve the artistic vision for the game
•    Author new shaders and effects
•    Research and propose improvements to processes and pipelines
•    Determine the art packages and technical tools best suited for the game project
•    Work closely with the Producers, Developers, and entire Scrum Teams for the implementation of art assets based on specifications
•    Collaborate with designers, artists, developers, etc. to generate effective design solutions 

Must-haves:

 

•    At least 3 years of experience with the Unity Engine 
•    At least 2 years with Photoshop, After Effects and Adobe Premier working on 2D textures
•    At least 2 years of experience with Blender and/or Maya
•    High level art and animation skills (2D/3D)
•    Experience optimizing 2D/3D assets for Unity 
•    Experience with art production workflow 
•    Knowledge of shaders and rendering pipelines
•    Experience creating particles or other VFX
•    Creative mindset and ability to overcome technical challenges
•    Know how to optimize content quickly
•    English language skills, we work with producers worldwide 
•    A passion for game development
•    You are a self-starter and can work independently 

Nice to have:

 

•    C# programming knowledge
•    Unity editor tools scripting
•    Develop and maintain new and existing tools for the artists

We offer:

 

•    Vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space (hybrid)
•    Opportunity to learn and further improve your skills
•    Opportunity to develop a career within a stable environment
•    Competitive salary
•    Initial contract is on d.o.o. model on 1 year with tax covered

Our Recruitment Process

 

•    CV review
•    On-line Interview with Talent Partner 
•    Technical interview for shortlisted candidates (Unity technical test)
•    Candidates who successfully complete this step are eligible to pass to the final round

Typically, the entire process spans a few weeks – we will keep you updated on each stage!

 

 

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IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, and to creating a fair and inclusive culture that enables all our employees to feel valued, respected and engaged.  IGT is an equal opportunity employer. We provide equal opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, covered veteran status, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, or any other legally protected status in accordance with applicable local, state, federal laws or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

 

All IGT employees have a role in information security. Annual training will be assigned and required as appropriate.

 

IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in gaming.  For more information, please visit .

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