Technical Artist II - Game Design in Austin, TX

Technical Artist II - Game Design in Austin, TX

Department: Game Development

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Austin, Texas - Gaming Headquarters

Reporting To: Art Director

IGT is searching for a talented Technical Artist II 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’re a Unity wizard with a knack for creative problem‑solving and optimizing game visuals, we want to meet you!

• Collaborative Integration
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  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
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  Maintain file structure, organization, and version control best practices.
• Mentorship & Growth
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  Mentor junior artists and foster team growth through knowledge sharing and continuous improvement initiatives.

Education & Certification

• Associate’s Degree required.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Graphic Arts or a related discipline preferred (or equivalent experience).

Technical Qualifications

• 5-8 years of experience, including 3+ in product development with shipped titles.
• 3+ years of hands‑on Unity experience beyond school projects (gaming industry experience preferred).
• Proficiency with tools like Spine, Adobe Suite (Photoshop, After Effects, Illustrator), and 3D software (Maya, Blender, Cinema 4D, etc.).
• Familiarity with Perforce, Jira, Confluence, MS Teams, and Excel.
• Bonus points for experience with Electronic Gaming Machines (EGMs) or other gaming platforms.

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.

• Be part of a global leader in gaming and technology innovation.
• Work alongside a diverse team of professionals passionate about creating meaningful solutions.
• Access to professional development opportunities and career growth.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits package.
• A culture that values collaboration, creativity, and respect.

At IGT, we believe compensation should reflect you —your unique background, skills, experience, and even where you work. That’s why the compensation range for this role is $70,000 - $80,000 annually, with room to go higher or lower depending on the full picture. We also follow all local pay laws and collective bargaining agreements, so everything’s above board.

But wait—there’s more! Base pay is just the beginning. Our Total Rewards program is packed with perks:

• Sales roles? You might earn commissions.
• Other roles? You could snag discretionary bonuses.
• Benefits galore:
  Health, dental, vision, life, accident & disability insurance.
• Tuition reimbursement to keep your brain buzzing.
• Paid time off to recharge.
• Wellness programs to keep you feeling great.
• Identity theft insurance for peace of mind.
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions to help you plan for the future.

Note:

Some programs have eligibility requirements—but we’ll help you navigate those.