Technical Artist II

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 www.igt.com .

As an industry game changer, IGT is the worlds leading gaming technology company, focused on the design and development of cutting edge casino-style entertainment. IGT leverages its vast content library and pushes the boundaries of global game development to deliver the next generation of great gaming experiences to players around the world.

Central Merchandising, located in Reno, Nevada is an in-house developer of merchandising (signage), for International Game Technology. We pride ourselves on designing industry leading content while also setting the standard for merchandising. We are passionate about setting new standards for content, presentation, technical artists, 2D/3D artists, sound engineers, game engineers, game designers, mathematicians, project managers and producers. Working together as multi-discipline teams, our goal is to consistently take casino gaming to the next level.

We’re looking to expand our Technical Artist team and are actively seeking an enthusiastic, flexible, technically creative individual. The ideal candidate will be very organized, have exceptional attention to detail, comfortable working in teams or individually, and possess the skills necessary to both advise and take direction to assemble, iterate and maintain 2D/3D artwork, using Photoshop, After Effects, Unity, 3rd party plug-ins/extensions and in-house tools, in an Agile/Scrum environment. Combined, bridging the gap between art and engineering.

First Year Goals

• Contributes to development goals and milestones while acquiring competence in defined artistic and/or technical skills
• Supports the organization, optimization and implementation of 2D/3D art utilizing Photoshop, Unity, in-house tools, Perforce/Github or similar
• Troubleshoots routine technical design issues as it relates to a technical artist
• Successfully contributes to the completion of products of modest visibility and review, requiring routine skills
  
  

Required Qualifications

• 2-4 years casino game development or equivalent, combined experience
• Unity 3D, Photoshop, Jira, Perforce/Github (or similar versioning software)
• General understanding of game development and implementation requiring creative thinking and technical skills
• Ability to troubleshoot routine game design implementation issues
• General understanding of game design to support solutions that enhance artistic direction
• General knowledge of 2D/3D techniques, optimization, lighting, shaders, particles and game art implementation
• General knowledge Jira and Scrum/Kanban board processes.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• General understanding of casino games and the industry
• Collaborative work on team projects
• Excellent communication skills (in-person, email, phone, MSTeams etc.)
  
  

Special Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Able to obtain a Gaming License
• Security investigation
  
  

Keys to Success

• Deliver exceptional customer service
• Demonstrate accountability and integrity
• Develop successful relationships
• Embrace change
• Demonstrate business savvy
  
  

IGT is committed to sustaining a workforce that reflects the diversity of the global customers and communities we serve, 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 sex, race, color, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, and any other personal attributes protected by federal, state, or other laws. We thank all applicants for applying; however, only those selected to interview will be contacted.

At IGT, we consider a wide range of factors in determining compensation, including background, skills, experience, and work location. These factors can cause your compensation to vary. The estimated starting compensation range is $50,482/yr - $115,000/yr. The actual pay offered may end up being higher or lower. The Company will comply with all local pay requirements and collective bargaining agreements, where applicable.

Base pay is only one part of our Total Rewards program. Sales roles may be eligible for commission payments, while other roles are eligible for discretionary bonuses . In addition, we offer employees a 401(k) Savings Plan with Company contributions, health, dental, and vision insurance, life, accident, and disability insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, wellness programs, and identity theft insurance. Note: programs are subject to eligibility requirements.

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 www.igt.com .