Technical Artist Bengaluru, India

Zynga; Plum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Zynga is seeking a Technical Artist to enhance their game development team. The role involves integrating art assets, managing animations, and collaborating with various teams to create engaging gaming experiences. Ideal candidates will have strong Unity skills and a passion for gaming.

Benefits

World-class benefits package

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of industry experience with Unity engine game development.
• Strong knowledge of VFX and texture optimization.
• Ability to coordinate with Design, UI/UX, Dev, QA teams.

Responsibilities

• Integrate art assets and animations in the game using Unity.
• Manage Unity prefabs, art assets, animations, and VFX.
• Collaborate closely with the Art team and developers.

Skills

Unity

VFX

Scripting

Rigging

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Tools

Maya

Photoshop

Texture Packer

Visual Studio

Perforce

Git

Job description

At Zynga, we bring people together through the power of play. As a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive, our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times—connecting players in 175+ countries through fun, strategy, and a little friendly competition.

Founded in 2007 and headquartered in California, our teams span North America, Europe, and Asia, working together to craft unforgettable gaming experiences. Whether you're spinning, strategizing, matching, or competing, Zynga is where fun meets innovation—and where you can take your career to the next level.

Join us and be part of the play!

Position Overview:

Zynga is looking for a TECHNICAL ARTIST to join the team that brings to life one of many beloved games. We make the world’s most beautiful slots and do so in a fast-moving, supportive, and energetic environment. Our team consists of industry veterans from the casino and video game industry, giving us great depth and adaptability.

The Technical Artist will work with a team of Designers, UX, Concept Artists, Animators, Producers, and Software Engineers to develop beautiful and optimal game content. The Technical Artist acts as a liaison between engineering and all disciplines, responsible for planning, implementation, documentation, and optimization of art setups to support our game’s animation and design needs. A key member whose primary role is to support the team and the product, expected to be proactive in communication daily.

Our ideal candidate is a great communicator, team player, and proactive problem solver. You draw from a range of skills to creatively determine solutions. You are a contributor of ideas, overseer of pipelines, and collaborator across discipline lines, providing expertise and seeking out potential issues before they become problems.

What You'll Do:

• Integrate art assets (prefabs, 2D and 3D), animations, VFX in the game using the Unity engine.
• Handle rigging and skinning of 3D and 2D (sprite) assets.
• Manage Unity prefabs, art assets, animations, animation controllers, VFX (2D & 3D).
• Create and manage game environment, lighting, and optimizations.
• Develop tools within the pipeline.
• Collaborate closely with the Art team (Concept, 3D artists, animators), Developers, UI/UX, and game designers to integrate assets.
• Receive and digest feedback constructively, estimate work, and track time.
• Work effectively as part of a team with game development experience.

What You Bring:

• 3-5 years of industry experience with Unity engine game development.
• Proficiency in Maya, Unity, Photoshop, Texture Packer, Visual Studio.
• Strong knowledge of VFX and texture optimization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages relevant to applications.
• Experience with version control software like Perforce and Git.
• Solid skills in scripting, rigging, and VFX.
• Ability to coordinate with Design, UI/UX, Dev, QA teams to ensure smooth project flow.
• Understanding of cameras, lighting, and shaders in Unity.
• A passion for games and social networking.
• Experience with Git and Perforce.
• Unity animations and NGUI samples are encouraged.

Please include your portfolio in your application.

What We Offer You:

Zynga offers a world-class benefits package supporting our teams. For more details, visit the Zynga Benefits.

We are committed to diversity and equal opportunity employment, based on ability and qualifications, regardless of race, creed, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, or other protected characteristics.

We provide support and accommodations for individuals with disabilities or health conditions. Contact us at [e-mail] for assistance.

Note: Zynga does not conduct job interviews or offers via third-party messaging apps and will not ask for personal or financial information through unofficial channels. Our official communication will be through verified company email addresses.

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