Technical Artist III Job at Konami Gaming in Las Vegas

Overview

Konami Gaming is looking for a Technical Artist III to join our team in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Responsibilities

• Prepare data for game integration with fidelity to the artistic vision and within the platform’s technical limits.
• Align each game’s asset creation with the functional spec/graphic proposal and apply cost‑effective techniques.
• Handle complex setup of game art parts and collaborate with artists and engineers for effective implementation.
• Iterate and apply feedback with quick turnaround.
• Support art production workflow by writing scripts/tools to aid artists and identify new techniques and plug‑ins.
• Follow company art direction and production pipeline and propose improvements.
• Develop game art on multiple platforms (proprietary engine and Unity), handle data setup and support implementation improvements.
• Produce particles, shaders, and other VFX for Unity applications.
• Efficiently solve problems, communicate, and educate team members as needed.
• Proactively self‑train to remain at the forefront of Unity engine technology.
• Analyze industry trends and provide input on art design from a player’s perspective, including field research trips, online methods, and attendance at trade shows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Graphic Design, Game Development, or related field; or equivalent experience.
• 6+ years of related experience and/or training, 3+ years with cross‑functional teams creating multimedia‑rich games, 1+ year in Unity. Slot gaming experience preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills with all business levels.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Gaming licensure(s).
• Experience supporting development, maintenance, and improvements to art production workflow/pipeline.
• Profiling and performance optimization of applications (problem‑solving skill).
• Knowledge of interactive game art standards (UI/UX design and appeal).
• Photoshop, Unity engine, and C# experience required; Animate, Illustrator, and Maya desirable.
• Microsoft Excel and Word experience required.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Great 401(k) plan with company match
• Comprehensive health benefits package
• Generous company paid holidays and paid time off (PTO)
• Tuition reimbursement program

About Konami Gaming, Inc.

Konami Gaming, Inc. entered the U.S. gaming market in the 2000s and has spent the last two decades moving the industry forward with breakthrough games, head‑turning cabinets, and a casino management system that brings it all together. We are excited to announce that Konami Gaming Inc. is growing and expanding into new product lines, including premium and standard games, and new market segments. Our culture is one of stability within a dynamic, creative environment.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Konami Gaming is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity in the workplace. All qualified employees and applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, gender identity or any other factor protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability for any part of the employment process, please call 702‑616‑1400 and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.