Technical Artist

Gaming: Welcome to the world of land-based gaming. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games, and our Gaming team builds cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the most iconic casinos and operators across the globe. Position Summary Responsibilities: Implement art assets in Unity (Particle effects, Shader effects, Animations) Integrating art into unity and connecting with gameplay code. Identify and solve technical issues related to the art pipeline. Provide artists with technical feedback to ensure the creation of optimized assets. Document and evangelize best practices. Suggest (or create) tools and scripts to optimize Unity workflow. Maintain the game stability by optimizing the memory and performance. Education: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Art, Game Development, or a related field OR equivalent industry experience. Required Experience: Minimum 3 years of experience in a professional game development studio. Hands-on experience integrating 2D and 3D assets into real-time environments. Proven experience working with Unity, Unreal Engine, or equivalent game engines. Knowledge of creating animations. Familiar with particle systems (Unity or equivalent). Exposure to scripting languages such as C#, JS, MEL, or Python. Exposure to unity shaders and procedural art Performance and memory profiling and optimization skills Ability to read, debug, and collaborate on gameplay-related code. Familiar with versioning software i.e. Perforce (Preferred), CVS, Alien Brain or similar. Soft Skills & Personal Attributes: Excellent organizational, written, and verbal communication skills. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong problem-solving mindset with attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple tasks and projects with minimal supervision. Self-motivated, adaptable, and comfortable working in fast-paced environments. Passion for video games, including slot games and interactive entertainment. Qualifications Light & Wonder, Inc. is the leading cross-platform global games company. Through our three unique, yet highly complementary businesses, we deliver unforgettable experiences by combining the exceptional talents of our 7,000+ member team, with a deep understanding of our customers and players. We create immersive content that forges lasting connections with players, wherever they choose to engage. At Light & Wonder, it's all about the games. The Company is committed to the highest standards of integrity, from promoting player responsibility to implementing sustainable practices. To review our applicant data use practices, please visit: https://explore.lnw.com/careers/data-privacy/ At Light & Wonder, your safety is our top priority, and we want to alert you to an increase in fraudulent job postings. These scams often use a company's name and branding to lure applicants into providing sensitive information or paying fees. To protect yourself: Use trusted job platforms: Only apply for jobs through reputable job platforms and our official company career site www.lnw.com/careers Be cautious of requests for money: Light & Wonder will never ask you to send money or pay any fees in connection with a job offer. If you encounter a job posting that seems suspicious or receive communication requesting payment, please report it to us immediately at responsiblereporting@lnw.com Please stay vigilant and protect yourself from potential scams. If anyone claiming to represent Light & Wonder asks for payment, report it to us promptly.