Technical Artist IV
Job Summary
Job Description
Everi is seeking a Technical Artist IV to join their Game Development team in Chicago, Illinois. This full-time role bridges the gap between artists and developers, focusing on implementing and integrating art assets, optimizing workflows, and providing technical support. Responsibilities include collaborating with art and engineering teams, resolving art-related issues, proposing workflow improvements, simplifying technical concepts for cross-discipline teams, maintaining file structure, and mentoring junior artists. The ideal candidate will have hands-on Unity experience, proficiency in relevant art and 3D software, and strong communication and problem-solving skills.
Must have:
- Hands-on Unity experience
- Shader and rendering fundamentals
- VFX authoring
- Unity timelines
- Real-time content pipelines
- Spine, Adobe Suite, or 3D software proficiency
- Version control exposure (Perforce, Jira, etc.)
- Outstanding communication skills
- Detail-oriented and organized
- Fast learner
- Time management skills
Good to have:
- Bachelor's Degree in Game Art, Game Design, or related discipline (or equivalent experience)
Perks:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits (medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, gym reimbursement)
- Retirement savings plan with employer match
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
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Job Details
Technical Artist IV (Hybrid in Chicago, IL)
Department: Game Development
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Chicago, Illinois - Black Hat Studio
Description
Everi is searching for a talented Technical Artist I to join our cutting-edge studio and game development teams. As a Technical Artist, you'll play a key role in bridging the gap between artists and developers, making production smoother and delivering extraordinary visual experiences for our players. If you are interested in building your career around Unity and technical game, we want to meet you!
What Will You Be Doing?
- Collaborative Integration: Partner with art and engineering teams to implement and integrate art assets while ensuring visual quality and performance.
- Technical Liaison: Act as a bridge between art and engineering, resolving art-related issues and supporting seamless asset workflows.
- Process Optimization: Propose and implement workflow improvements, new technologies, and standards for efficiency and quality.
- Communication & Support: Simplify technical concepts for cross-discipline teams and provide troubleshooting assistance to the art team.
- File Management: Maintain file structure, organization, and version control best practices.
- Mentorship & Growth: Mentor junior artists and foster team growth through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.
Skills, Knowledge, & Expertise Needed for the Job:
Education & Certification
- Associate’s Degree required.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Game Art, Game Design or a related discipline preferred (or equivalent experience).
Technical Qualifications
- Hands-on Unity experience beyond school projects.
- Experience with Shader and rendering fundamentals, VFX authoring, usage of timelines in Unity and real-time content pipelines.
- Proficiency with tools like Spine, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator), or3D software (Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, etc.).
- Exposure to version control systems like Perforce, Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, and Excel.
Soft Skills
- Outstanding communicator: You’ll need to work effectively with diverse teams, including producers, artists, and engineers.
- Personable and approachable: You thrive in collaboration and are a problem-solving partner.
- Detail-oriented and organized: You can manage complex workflows with ease.
- Fast learner with high aptitude: You enjoy mastering new tools, concepts, and challenges.
- Time management pro: You’re skilled at balancing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
Why Us?
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Comprehensive healthcare benefits, including medical, dental, vision, pet insurance, gym reimbursement, and more!
- Retirement savings plan with employer match.
- Discretionary Time Off (DTO) - No more “banking hours” to take a day off and the perfect way to prevent burnout and improve productivity.
Building on a solid culture and resounding positive feedback from Everi employees, Everi continues to receive recognition as a Top Workplace in 2021, 2022, and 2023.
The compensation for this role considers a wide range of factors, including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential for the location at which the position may ultimately be filled. At Everi, it is not typical for all individuals to be hired at or near the end of the range; compensation decisions depend on each case’s facts and circumstances. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $65,000 - $75,000 annually.
Everi is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants and employees will be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, creed, color, national origin, sex, age, disability, marital status, or any other characteristic or class protected by federal, state, or local law.
** For All External Staffing Agencies **
Everi does not accept unsolicited agency submittals. Please do not forward resumes to our Executive team, Management team, or any current Everi employee for review. Everi is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.
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About The Company
Everi is a diverse collection of brilliant and talented individuals committed to giving patrons and operators alike a premium experience on the casino floor.We are accountants and artists, engineers and visionaries. We dream, design, program, and build. We listen, help, and serve.We believe in Harnessing the power of collaboration, Acting with Integrity, Valuing everyone, and to Exceed expectations and be bold. Our goal is to enable our team to have FUN!
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