Junior 3D Artist

Description

Arrow International is the world's largest manufacturer and supplier of charitable gaming products and solutions. We produce and distribute a wide array of products including consumables (pull tab tickets, bingo paper and ink, etc.) as well as world class, state-of-the-art, electronic gaming products. Our products are sold, installed, and operated in numerous social and gaming venues around the world. We continue to grow at a record pace and offer this exciting career opportunity to join our team where we are focused on attracting and engaging exceptional talent, empowering colleagues to achieve fulfilling careers, and creating fun and engaging products that are second to none for our customers.

Position Summary

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic Junior 3D Artist to join our Visual Development Team. In this role, you will work closely with senior artists and developers to create 3D assets, textures, and animations for our gaming products. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your skills in 3D art and learn in a collaborative, fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate is creative, detail-oriented, and eager to contribute to exciting gaming projects.

Primary Roles and Responsibilities

• Create 3D models of characters, environments, props, and other game assets based on provided concepts or design guidelines.
• Apply UV mapping and create high-quality textures for 3D assets.
• Assist in integrating 3D assets into game engines, ensuring proper functionality and visual quality.
• Collaborate with senior artists and programmers to ensure assets align with the creative vision and technical requirements.
• Optimize assets for performance without compromising quality.
• Participate in reviews and incorporate feedback to refine and improve designs.

Requirements

Experience and Education:

• Degree in 3D Art, Game Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field.
• 0-2 years of experience in 3D art role.
• Proficiency in 3D modelling software (Blender, Maya, 3Ds Max, etc.)
• Basic understanding of UV mapping, texturing, and material creation.
• Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn and take direction.
• Ability to manage time effectively to meet deadlines in a production environment.
• Open to constructive critique and continual learning.

Preferred Experience:

• Knowledge or experience with Unity 3D game engine (Animating, importing, etc.).
• Experience with rigging and animation for characters or objects.
• Basic understanding of VFX creation (particles, shaders, etc.)
• Interest in gaming or familiarity with casino-related products.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and ability to adjust focus.
• The noise level in the work environment is low.
• May be required to sit for long and/or extended periods of time.

We offer a dynamic and creative environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to work on exciting projects in the gaming industry. If you are passionate about animation and gaming, we would love to hear from you!