Light & Wonder · 1 day ago
Senior Technical Artist (Unity)
Reno, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expLight & Wonder is a company dedicated to building cutting-edge technology, products, and content for the gaming industry. They are seeking a Senior Technical Artist who will be responsible for crafting high-quality visuals and optimizing art pipelines in Unity, collaborating closely with various teams to enhance the gaming experience.
GamificationGamingInformation TechnologySoftware
Responsibilities
Develop, optimize, and maintain art pipelines for both 2D and 3D assets in Unity
Implement custom Unity Editor tools to streamline asset workflows
Work closely with artists to ensure smooth import/export of 2D assets (PNG, PSD, SVG, Spine, etc.) and 3D assets (FBX, OBJ, USD, etc.) from tools such as Photoshop, Illustrator, Blender, and Maya
Collaborate closely with game designers and art directors to interpret and realize creative vision through technical artistry
Prototype and implement dynamic visual effects that enhance gameplay, mood, and storytelling
Act as a visual problem-solver, finding elegant technical solutions to artistic challenges
Design and implement real-time VFX using Unity’s Visual Effect Graph, Particle System, and Shader Graph
Optimize 2D assets and 3D assets for real-time performance
Work with engineers to profile and debug rendering, memory, and performance issues using tools like Unity Profiler, and GPU analyzers
Implement sprite packing, compression, and texture streaming techniques for efficient rendering
Balance visual quality and performance, ensuring the best experience across various hardware specifications
Strong familiarity with Unity’s built in 2D and 3D animation systems
Work with animators to integrate various animation tools into the pipeline
Provide support for IK/FK rigging, blend shapes, procedural animations, and character animation for both 2D and 3D characters
Assist in optimizing sprite-based animations, skeletal rigs, and runtime animation blending
Act as a technical bridge between art, design, and engineering teams to align creative vision with technical feasibility
Troubleshoot shader, lighting, and rendering issues in both 2D and 3D environments
Provide technical guidance to artists and designers on best practices for sprite management, UI rendering, and 3D asset optimization
Stay updated on new Unity features and industry trends to enhance team workflows and improve project efficiency
Qualification
Required
5-7 years of experience as a Technical Artist working in Unity shipping at least 1 product developed in unity
Strong experience in both 2D and 3D asset pipelines
Proven ability to translate creative vision into technical execution
Expert-level proficiency in Unity, including VFX Graph, Shader Graph, Animator and custom tooling
Strong experience with shader development, particle systems, and real-time effects
Proficiency in C# scripting for creating Unity Editor tools and automating workflows
Experience with Unity's rendering pipeline (URP, Built-in) for both 2D and 3D rendering
Strong understanding of 2D sprite rendering, texture compression, sprite atlases, and UI optimization
Experience with shader development for 2D and 3D graphics
Proficiency in DCC tools
Experience in profiling and optimizing GPU, CPU, and memory performance for real-time applications
Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and communicate technical concepts to non-technical members
Preferred
Experience working in the casino industry with shipped products
Company
Light & Wonder
Light & Wonder engages in cross-platform games and entertainment.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$1B2025-09-10Post Ipo Debt· $1B
1984-08-31IPO
Leadership Team
Oliver Chow
EVP, Chief Financial Officer and Treasurer
Kevin Kealy
Chief Information Security Officer
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