Technical Artist

Booming Games; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% remote-first company

Competitive package

Dog-friendly offices

Family-friendly policies

Career growth opportunities

Dynamic culture

Dynamic culture

Company social events for team bonding

Job summary

A creative game development company is seeking a skilled Technical Artist to join their team. This role involves working closely with the Art Lead to create visually appealing games through asset preparation, implementation, and organization. Responsibilities include creating game prototypes, documenting technical guidelines, and collaborating with product and design teams. The ideal candidate will have experience in graphic design, strong communication skills, and a tech-oriented mindset. This is a full-time position offering a competitive remote work experience.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Graphic Designer.
• Advanced knowledge of Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Strong teamwork and project management skills.
• Tech-oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, visual design, typography, motion, graphics and UI design.
• Understanding of how static and animated assets are integrated into a game.
• Strong teamwork, time-management, and project management skills.
• Fast learner, problem-solving, attention to detail, and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Willingness to take responsibility in a fast-changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly align with all stakeholders.
• Familiar with JIRA, Confluence and Slack.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Create games in collaboration with the Product and Design teams.
• Prepare prototypes and mock‑ups for game features.
• Document technical specifications and guidelines for asset creation.
• Prepare documentation with technical specifications and guidelines for Game Artists and Animators.
• Present ideas and solutions to stakeholders and incorporate their feedback.
• Prepare and export game assets from multiple sources and tools.
• Interface between Design and Development Teams, ensuring optimal implementation of game assets.

Skills

Graphic Design

Adobe Photoshop

Adobe Illustrator

Teamwork

Project Management

Communication

Problem Solving

JIRA

Confluence

Slack

Tools

Spine 2D

Pixi particle systems

Slack

Spine 2D

Pixi

HTML/CSS

Job description

At Booming Games we are seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Artist to join our team.

As a Technical Artist, you will work closely with the Art Lead and Product Owner to create visually stunning games. Your responsibilities will include preparing, exporting, optimizing, and implementing game assets and animations, creating prototypes and mock‑ups, designing user interfaces and layouts, and maintaining the organization of creative assets. Additionally, you will document technical specifications and guidelines for asset creation and pipeline processes.

Responsibilities

• Create games in collaboration with the Product and Design teams.
• Prepare prototypes and mock‑ups for game and feature behaviours.
• Conceptualise visuals and develop design concepts, graphics, layouts and UI assets based on requirements.
• Prepare documentation with technical specifications and guidelines for Game Artists and Animators.
• Present ideas and solutions to stakeholders and incorporate their feedback.
• Prepare and export game assets from multiple sources and tools.
• Interface between Design and Development Teams, ensuring optimal implementation of game assets.

Required Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience as a Graphic Designer.
• Advanced knowledge of graphic design tools, including Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator.
• Tech‑oriented mindset.
• Knowledge of layouts, graphic fundamentals, visual design, typography, motion, graphics and user interface designs.
• Understanding of how static and animated assets are integrated into a game.
• Strong teamwork, time‑management, and project management skills.
• Fast learner, problem‑solving, attention to detail, and ability to work on multiple projects.
• Willingness to take responsibility in a fast‑changing environment.
• Excellent communication skills to clearly align with all stakeholders.
• Familiar with JIRA, Confluence and Slack.
• Fluent in English, written and spoken.

Nice to Have

• Experience within the online gaming industry, especially slot machines.
• Knowledge of Spine 2D animation.
• Knowledge of particle systems (Pixi).
• Familiarity with HTML and CSS.

What to Keep in Mind

• Submit your CV in English and attach your portfolio.
• We require candidates to be within CET +/- 2 hrs.
• Full‑time position can be permanent employment in Malta or freelance for contractors elsewhere.

Why Work for Booming Games

Founder led. Impact driven. Employee centric.

We bring a compelling game offering to our clients, releasing an exciting title every 3 weeks with plans to increase to every 2 weeks. Using cutting‑edge technical expertise, we aim to shape the offering into off‑the‑shelf games ready for use. We foster a “one team” mentality, welcoming diverse cultures and strengths that bring joy to our work.

Our Perks

• We’re a 100% remote‑first company, offering a best‑in‑class remote experience.
• Competitive package.
• Dog‑friendly offices in Berlin and Malta.
• Family‑friendly policies.
• Career growth opportunities.
• Zestful working environment.
• Knowledge sharing opportunities.
• Dynamic culture surrounded by industry experts.
• Company social events for team bonding.

Contact

HR Team

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Contract

Job function

• Art/Creative

Industries

• IT Services and IT Consulting