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Grover Gaming · 2 days ago

Game Artist/Illustrator

Reno, NV

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

3+ years exp

Grover Gaming is seeking a Game Artist/Illustrator to bring their games to life by creating eye-catching art for slot machines. The role involves collaborating with a team to conceptualize and produce high-quality game art while maintaining a positive attitude under pressure.

GamingVideo Games

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Be able to create an art vision that tells a story of the game in one picture

Works closely with the Art Director and the team to conceptualize, storyboard, prototype and ultimately create high quality final game art in a timely and efficient manner

Provides creative solutions to artistic and technical problems

Supports engineering development by updating and modifying artwork to meet technical requirements

Communicate game direction through thumbnails and storyboards

Revise, edit and modify sketches as needed, per director's notes

Create artwork for all aspects of slot machines, including game logos, symbols, backgrounds and other theme art

Maintain excellent art quality regarding design, layout, color theory, and typography

Collaborate with the game development team by providing art assets to the team’s animator and software engineer

Communicate with the game designer and development team in an iterative development process

Mentor junior game artists in related studios and throughout Game Development

Maintain well-organized working files to facilitate file sharing and collaborative work

Archive all final working files for future use using version control software

Qualification

IllustrationGraphic designAdobe IllustratorAdobe Photoshop2D3D animation3D modeling softwareVisual language understandingArt directionTeam collaborationMentoring

Required

Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience required

3+ years of professional experience in illustration (traditional or digital) and/or graphic design

Proficient at creating unique emotive characters and immersive worlds

Proficient at logo and interface design

Proficient at graphic illustration and overall graphics creation

Strong drawing skills, ability to visualize and design from abstract ideas

Strong understanding of visual language - texture, color, dimension, scale, perspective, shade, composition depth of field, proportion, spatial awareness, etc

Ability to work with a variety of different illustration styles

Ability to work well with others in a team environment

Cross-functional interaction across a wide range of experience levels

Ability to receive art direction and provide multiple design solutions

Proficient in Adobe Illustrator and Adobe Photoshop

Strong knowledge of lighting, perspective, material finishes and special effects