Technical Artist

We are looking to strengthen our Art & Tech team with a Technical Artist who is a highly motivated team player so that they can innovate and optimize the development of the best games in the industry. You will work at our game studio in Malmö, Sweden.

Job Summary:

As a Technical Artist at Relax Gaming, you will act as the vital link between creatives and developers. Your role will ensure that creative visions are implemented seamlessly, overcoming the constraints of Web-based games while delivering an exceptional gaming experience for players.

To excel in this role, you should have a solid grasp of character rigging, expertise in asset creation, and sprite sheet development. Proficiency in scripting tools and visual software is also essential.

Responsibilities:

• Rig stylized 3D characters and props for posing and animation.
• Rig stylized 2D characters and props in Spine 2D.
• Develop tools and scripts for:
• 2D & 3D software like Maya, Photoshop, and After Effects.
• Streamlining the pipeline to improve asset exchange across departments.
• Perform optimization and compression to minimize sprite export sizes without compromising quality.
• Assist animators with high quality particle effects creation.
• Work independently to identify technical challenges and propose solutions to department leads.
• Establish, maintain, and enhance production pipelines and workflows.
• Document established workflows and technical details in clear, accessible formats such as documents or Wiki pages.

Qualifications:

• Strong Rigging skills.
• Strong technical skills in industry-standard tools for 2D and 3D, such as Maya, After Effects & Photoshop.
• Experience creating tools that help Art-Animation-Dev
• Experience in working with Animators
• 3+ years' experience in art production
• Experience with JavaScript and Python languages
• Great communication and teamwork skills
• Fluency in English
• Creative in finding solutions
• Strong organizational skills
• Passionate for games!

Bonus:

• Experience in working with Spine (Esoteric Software)
• Experience with Jira and Confluence
• Previous iGaming experience

Life at Relax in Malmö

Located in the heart of the city, just a few steps from Lilla Torg, our (two floor + terrace) Malmö office is more than just a workplace. Here, you’ll find a diverse, vibrant, family-like community. With a vibe in the office, that is always upbeat. Our modern space blends Scandinavian comfort with a fast-paced, international mindset. With excellent transport connections and all the best the city has to offer right outside the door, it's the perfect base for doing great work — and enjoying life while you do it. Come for the innovation, stay for the people.

About Relax Gaming

Relax Gaming Group was founded in 2010 with the goal of creating games for the modern iGaming landscape. Always staying true to the Relax core values - Driven, Adaptable, Supportive and Respectful - the recent and rapid expansion has been conceived in order to deliver unparalleled global reach. Via a quick one-time integration, Relax Gaming now provides access to a roster of 1500+ casino games and a diverse range of proprietary products, including Poker, Bingo, and its own rapidly expanding slot portfolio.

The high-quality aggregated content is provided through its selected Silver Bullet (commercially represented) and Powered By Relax (commercially independent) partners. Regulated markets are also at the heart of its growth strategy, with both fully supported regulated markets as well as licences held in multiple jurisdictions.

Relax Gaming have offices in Malta, Estonia, Serbia, Finland, Sweden, and Gibraltar - and game studios in Belgrade, Malmö, and Stockholm. Learn more about us here: www.relax-gaming.com