Game Artist Iv

**ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**:
Essential duties and responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:

- Creates high-quality illustrations/3d render;
- Works on designing and building a cohesive high-quality game package including game logos, symbols, backgrounds, characters and associated animations, signage, and merchandising;
- Evaluates accurate timeframe for each task of the project; Solves problems with a view to optimize game mechanics in collaboration with the Game Director, to bring the vision of the game to life and create exceptional products;
- Experienced communicator with excellent product knowledge, with the ability to communicate with clarity and capture attention in design critique meetings;
- Has deep knowledge of land base games and a passion for games, is interested in what makes a game visually appealing;
- Exchanges frequently with other artists to discuss best practices and processes relating to game development and the visual quality of the games; Validates every game version, sharing feedback with studio members for potential improvements;
- Imports and creates assets in Unity;
- Participates in brainstorming meetings and follows up on projects from start to finish;
- Works in collaboration with the studio, the other Game Artists, and the Director;
- Coordinates features implementation with programmers, sound/music designers, motion designers and mathematicians;
- Other responsibilities as assigned by manager.

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE**:

- College diploma (DEC) or bachelor’s degree in visual arts or equivalent or relevant experience;
Demonstrated knowledge of Photoshop software, color balancing;
- Minimum 2 years of experience in the casino gaming field;
- Unity tool knowledge, an advantage;
- Ability to work in different art styles;
- Previous experience in a game development environment;
- Ability to create polished illustrations from sketch to final art;
- Ability to communicate in French and English;
- Good verbal and written communication skills;
- Good interpersonal skills;
- Good organizational skills and attention to detail;
- Good time management skills with an ability to meet deadlines;
- Able to work independently and within a team.

**PHYSICAL DEMANDS**:

- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is also regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls;
- Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus;
- Depending on the position, may have to travel locally, nationally or internationally.