Technical Artist II

Role Overview

Hiring location:
Reno, Nevada, USA

Employment type:

Full-time position through employment contract
Requirement:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work full-time in the United States
Work setup:
Hybrid, connected to the IGT office in Reno

• Support development of game features and presentation elements within Unity
• Work on VFX elements including particle systems, shaders, and materials
• Assist in test planning, edge‑case validation, and QA support
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to ensure alignment and smooth delivery
• Communicate project status, risks, and challenges effectively
• Contribute to debugging and resolving game scene or performance issues
• Support implementation of features ensuring they are testable and meet quality standards
• Participate in design discussions and contribute to feature planning
• Work with Unity tools including particle systems, shaders, and visual effects
• Apply standard workflows and development practices
• Maintain and update workflows using project management tools
• Identify and communicate risks related to performance and visual clarity
• Manage tasks effectively and meet delivery timelines
• Support integration and testing of game features

Must Have

• Basic understanding of game development concepts (UI, lighting, game rules, etc.)
• Experience or familiarity with Unity (VFX, shaders, materials)
• Knowledge of Agile workflows and collaboration tools
• Ability to debug and troubleshoot common issues with guidance
• Good communication and teamwork skills
• Understanding of multiple product types (e.g., Stepper, Video games)

Nice To Have

• Exposure to different SDKs or game engines
• Experience working across multiple platforms or cabinet types
• Familiarity with performance optimization in Unity

• Experience contributing to features or fixes within a project
• Participation in feature design with guidance from senior team members
• Exposure to full project lifecycle (at least one project contribution)
• Experience collaborating with cross‑functional teams (artists, engineers, QA)
• Involvement in troubleshooting issues and improving workflows

• Strong learning mindset and adaptability
• Ability to work independently with guidance
• Problem‑solving and analytical thinking
• Effective communication and collaboration

Starting compensation range: $58,380 to $108,600. Compensation may adjust higher or lower based on qualifications.

• Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, life, accident, and disability insurance
• 401(k) Savings Plan with company contributions
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Wellness programs
• Identity theft protection