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Senior Technical Artist

AGS - American Gaming Systems

Australia (On-site)

Senior Technical Artist

1 Month ago • 2-3 Years • Animation

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maya

unity

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communication

rigging

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Job Description

AGS is seeking a Senior Technical Artist to join our team in Macquarie Park, NSW Australia. As a Senior Technical Artist, you will be responsible for creating tools to improve art and software pipelines, assembling and organizing game assets, runtime animation in Unity, sequencing runtime choreography, generating in-engine/runtime special effects, and providing constructive feedback. You will be working on multiple projects simultaneously and need to be flexible to the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company. This role requires a portfolio, knowledge of shader creation, art optimization techniques, and experience with Maya or other 3D programs.

Must have:

Portfolio required
Shader creation
Art optimization techniques
Maya or other 3D programs
2-3 years of experience
Photoshop / illustrator / After Effects proficiency

Good to have:

Excellent communication and organizational skills
Previous gaming industry experience
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously
Self-motivated and proactive

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Job Description

AGS is a fun, exciting, and growing company focused on making amazing slot machine games.

We are looking for a self-motivated person who enjoys the complexities and trade-offs of working in a multidiscipline creative environment. If you love making games and making them with other amazing people, then we want to meet you.

What you will be doing:

Exercise of discretion and independent judgment with respect to matters of significance.
Creating tools to improve art and software pipelines.
Assembly and organization of many game assets. Primarily visual elements.
Runtime animation inside of Unity. May include 2D/3D character rigging and animation, particle animation, dynamic elements such as player facing messaging and UI.
Sequencing of runtime choreography for game elements and transitions between scenes.
Generating in-engine/runtime special effects.
Ability to receive constructive feedback and eager to learn.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Ability to meet deadlines for multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible to the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company.

Skills/Requirements:

Portfolio required.
Ability to create shaders.
Knowledge of art optimization techniques.
Bachelor’s degree in computer science/Media Art and Animation or equivalent work experience
Mid-level technical artist with 2-3 years of Experience
Create tools for the graphics team
Ability to accurately rig 2d/3d characters
Photoshop / illustrator / After Effects proficiency
Maya or other 3D program experience.

Also would be great if you could:

Have excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
Can take and give constructive feedback.
Have previous gaming industry experience.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible to the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company.
Be self-motivated and proactive to get stuff done.

Please note that this position requires your presence in our office in Macquarie Park, NSW Australia as the work cannot be done remotely.

Candidates must be an Australian resident/PR with a valid work visa or equivalent. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.

To get a sense of our organizational culture. Please visit our LinkedIn and company website https://playags.com/.

To get a sense of our organizational culture and day to day events please visit and 'Like' our Facebook Community and Careers page at https://www.facebook.com/AmericanGamingSystems or follow us on Instagram @ PLAY_AGS

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AGS - American Gaming Systems

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AGS is a global company focused on creating a diverse mix of entertaining gaming experiences for every kind of player. Our roots are firmly planted in the Class II Native American gaming market, but our customer-centric culture and growth have helped us branch out to become a leading all-inclusive commercial gaming supplier. Powered by high-performing Class II and Class III slot products, an expansive table products portfolio, real-money gaming platforms and content, highly rated social casino solutions for operators and players, and best-in-class service, we offer an unmatched value proposition for our casino partners. Learn more at www.playags.com.