Technical Artist Gaming

Position Responsibilities

• Work with the artists and developers to determine the best technical approach to creating and delivering assets for each project.
• Enhance and optimize assets as needed to best suit development needs.
• Create and maintain XML files that control the presentation of certain assets.
• Create and maintain appropriate files structures for all media associated with each game.
• Archive assets upon completion of development.

Specific Accountabilities

• Create game title identifiers and generate a complete development folder structure for each new project.
• Work closely with the studio team to identify all the required visual and audio game assets.
• Create and maintain graphical templates for the overall GUI and various assets.
• Create game assets as needed.
• Work closely with artists and developers to provide technical guidance to ensure content accuracy.
• Create and edit xml files for art-related data and animation scripts.
• Work closely with artists and developers to integrate assets into the project.
• Maintain the asset repository and various other version control repositories (archiving files, creating new folder structures for concept development, etc.).
• Analyze and report memory/performance concerns throughout a project's development.
• Work with development team to enhance functionality and usability of internally developed game tools.
• Provide appropriate captures and documentation for project archival and IP requirements.
• Create and maintain a detailed record of game assets and ensure the information is communicated to all appropriate parties.
• Assist in developing and maintaining technical documentation and operational procedures pertaining to asset creation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Experience in creating and editing XML.
• Experience with Adobe Creative Cloud, specifically Photoshop and After Effects.
• Experience with Spine desirable
• Understanding of the Studio game development process and the individual roles of all the contributors.
• Excellent organization skills and the ability to achieve results within tight deadlines.
• Experience with SVN or similar source control systems.
• Experience with Atlassian tools is a plus.

Education and Experience

• Completed an Art & Design Program from accredited post-secondary institution, or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 3 years of experience as a Technical Artist.
• At least 2 years of experience with Adobe Creative tools in a team setting.

Location

• The role is based in Las Vegas, NV
• It is in-office 5 days per week
• Relocation assistance is available

About the company

This land-based gaming company has been building and distributing gaming machines since 1996 and has 1000's of networked machines throughout the US. In a market that will grow by 50% over the next 6 years they have a large and loyal operator base. This company has over 100 employees with a median tenure of over 5.5 years and have been growing their employee-base at an annual rate of 10%.