Arrow International, Inc. is hiring: Senior Artist in Chicago

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.

Job Type
Full-time

Position Summary
We are seeking a Senior Artist to join our Visual Development Team. The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights. You’ll play a key role in the overall development of our games’ look and style, ensure creative alignment, and maintain a high standard of work. The ideal candidate will have experience providing feedback, solving creative challenges, and driving visual consistency across projects.

Primary Roles And Responsibilities
Leadership and Team Support

Provide mentorship, guidance, and constructive feedback to artists at various experience levels to promote growth and skill development.

Support team members by troubleshooting artistic challenges and offering creative solutions.

Ensure the team's output aligns with project goals and meets Arrow’s quality standards.

Foster collaboration across the art team, programmers, and other stakeholders.

Artistic Contribution

Conceptualize and design visuals for layouts, UI, logos, characters, and other game elements across multiple styles and themes.

Create and animate high-quality 2D game assets and VFX.

Ensure timely delivery of assets to meet production deadlines while maintaining visual consistency.

Requirements
Experience and Education

Degree in Design, Fine Arts, Visual Arts, or related field (Associates or Bachelors).

5+ years of work experience as an Illustrator, Graphic Designer, or similar role, with demonstrated leadership experience.

Portfolio showcasing high-quality industry-standard artwork, including 2D game assets and animations.

Expertise in Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.) and experience with After Effects for VFX animation.

Strong understanding of design principles, color theory, and composition, with an eye for detail and precision.

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to effectively collaborate with team members and provide leadership.

Open to constructive critique and committed to ongoing learning and development.

Must work well in a team environment.

Preferred Experience

Gaming or casino-related knowledge or background.

Knowledge of animation principles. Usage of Spine is considered a plus.

Experience with 3D Software (Maya, Blender, etc.).

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!

Physical Demands/Working Conditions

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.

Diversity and Inclusion Statement
At Arrow International, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We believe that embracing our differences makes us stronger, more innovative, and better positioned to serve our communities. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and strive to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, supported, and empowered to succeed.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Arrow International is an equal opportunity employer. We recruit, hire, train, and promote individuals in all job titles without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, results of genetic testing, veteran status, or physical or mental disability—except where such disability prevents performance of essential job functions and cannot be reasonably accommodated in accordance with applicable laws.

Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement
Arrow International is committed to complying with the spirit and requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete an application, participate in the interview process, undergo any pre-employment testing, or otherwise take part in the employee selection process, please contact us at hr@arrowinternational.com.

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In Summary: The Senior Artist will use their artistic expertise with color, composition, shape, typography, animation, visual FX and character design skills to help push our games to new heights . The ideal candidate will have experience providing feedback, solving creative challenges, and driving visual consistency across projects .

En Español: Descripción Arrow International es el mayor fabricante y proveedor mundial de productos y soluciones caritativas para juegos. Producimos y distribuimos una amplia gama de productos, incluidos los consumibles (tickets de tirón, papel de bingo e tinta, etc.), así como productos de juego electrónico de primera clase, estado del arte, electrónicos. Nuestros productos se venden, instalan y operan en numerosos lugares sociales y de juegos de todo el mundo. Seguimos creciendo a un ritmo récord y ofrecemos esta emocionante oportunidad de carrera para unirse a nuestro equipo donde estamos enfocados en atraer y involucrar talento excepcional, empoderando a nuestros colegas para lograr carreras completas, y la creación de productos divertidos y atractivos que son insuperables para nuestros clientes. El candidato ideal tendrá experiencia proporcionando retroalimentación, resolviendo desafíos creativos y impulsando la consistencia visual en los proyectos. Principales Roles Y Responsabilidades Liderazgo y Apoyo al Equipo Proporcionar tutoría, orientación y comentarios constructivos a artistas en varios niveles de experiencia para promover el crecimiento y desarrollo de habilidades. Apoyar a los miembros del equipo mediante la resolución de problemas artísticos retos y ofreciendo soluciones creativas. Asegurar que la producción del equipo se alinee con los objetivos del proyecto y cumple con los estándares de calidad Arrows. Fomentar la colaboración entre el equipo de arte, programadores y otras partes interesadas. Contribución Artística Conceptualizar y diseñar imágenes para layouts, UI, logotipos, personajes y otros elementos de juego a través de múltiples estilos y temas. Crear y animar activos de alta calidad 2D y VFX. Asimismo garantizar principios de entrega oportuna de recursos para cumplir las líneas de trabajo continuas y mantener una consistencia constante Experiencias expertas en artes visuales, Diseño gráfico e ilustrador o un conocimiento avanzado (experfectos). El uso de la columna vertebral se considera una ventaja. La experiencia con el software 3D (Maya, Blender, etc.). Ofrecemos un entorno dinámico y creativo, oportunidades para el crecimiento profesional y la oportunidad de trabajar en proyectos emocionantes en la industria del juego. Si eres apasionado por la animación y los juegos, nos encantaría escucharte! Demandas físicas / Condiciones de trabajo Habilidades específicas de visión requeridas por este trabajo incluyen visión cercana, visión a distancia, visión periférica y capacidad de ajustar el enfoque. Reclutamos, contratamos, entrenamos y promovemos a individuos en todos los títulos laborales sin importar raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, identidad o expresión de género, orientación sexual, estado civil, religión, edad, resultados de pruebas genéticas, estatus de veterano o discapacidad física o mentalexcepto cuando dicha discapacidad impide el desempeño de funciones laborables esenciales y no se puede acomodar razonablemente de acuerdo con las leyes aplicables.