Unity Tech Artist: VFX, Shaders & Real‑Time 3D

Arrow International, Inc.; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

annual performance bonus

profit sharing program

401K with company match

Job summary

Arrow International is seeking a talented Visual Development Tech Artist to join our Gaming Studio and elevate slot games using Unity3D, VFX, and real-time 3D integration. You will bridge art and programming, craft engaging shaders, particle systems, and animations, while optimizing assets for performance.

The role requires a strong eye for visuals, knowledge of animation principles, and experience with Adobe Photoshop/After Effects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Art or equivalent slot gaming experience.
• 2 - 5 years of Experience working on VFX
• Understanding of animation principles to create believable character animations.
• Strong working knowledge of Adobe products (Photoshop, After Effects).
• Experience with the Unity3D game engine and particle systems.

Responsibilities

• Work with the Unity3D game engine, focusing on particle systems, vfx, real-time 3D integration, shaders, lighting and other animation-related tasks.
• Collaborate effectively with art director, artists and programmers to ensure seamless integration of assets.
• Actively participate in and contribute creative solutions to both art and game design challenges.
• Produce concept sketches when needed.
• Utilize Adobe products to create textures and animations for use in Unity.
• Review game assets for optimization. Work with artists, programmers and tech artists to develop guidelines and best practices for asset delivery.

Skills

VFX experience

Animation principles

Adobe products knowledge

Team collaboration

Education

Art degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Unity3D

Photoshop

After Effects

Adobe Creative Suite

Job description

Arrow International is seeking a talented Visual Development Tech Artist to join our Gaming Studio and elevate slot games using Unity3D, VFX, and real-time 3D integration. You will bridge art and programming, craft engaging shaders, particle systems, and animations, while optimizing assets for performance.

The role requires a strong eye for visuals, knowledge of animation principles, and experience with Adobe Photoshop/After Effects.