Unity Technical Artist - VFX & Shaders for Gaming

Arrow International Inc

Chicago (IL)

On-site

USD 75,000 - 90,000

Full time

5 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing
401(k) matching
Paid time off

Job summary

Arrow International is seeking a Unity Tech Artist to elevate our slot games with strong technical and artistic vision. You will bridge art and code to create compelling VFX, shaders, and real-time 3D assets while optimizing performance across platforms.

You will collaborate with art directors and programmers, produce animations and textures using Adobe tools, and help define best practices for asset delivery. Join a fast-growing team in a dynamic gaming studio.

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 engine, focusing on particle systems, VFX, real-time 3D integration, shaders, lighting and animation tasks.
  • Collaborate with art director, artists and programmers to ensure seamless asset integration.
  • Contribute creative solutions to art and game design challenges.
  • Produce concept sketches when needed.
  • Use Adobe products to create textures and animations for Unity.
  • Review assets for optimization and establish delivery guidelines.

Skills

Unity3D
VFX
Particle systems
Shaders
Animation

Education

Degree in Art or equivalent slot gaming experience

Tools

Adobe Photoshop
After Effects

Job description

Arrow International is seeking a Unity Tech Artist to elevate our slot games with strong technical and artistic vision. You will bridge art and code to create compelling VFX, shaders, and real-time 3D assets while optimizing performance across platforms.

You will collaborate with art directors and programmers, produce animations and textures using Adobe tools, and help define best practices for asset delivery. Join a fast-growing team in a dynamic gaming studio.

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