Technical Artist III

Company: LV Search Partners
Location: Austin
Posted on: April 1, 2026

Job Description:

Technical Artist III Full-Time Texas, Austin, TX, US Position Summary Our client delivers high-quality casino systems for customers around the world. They are seeking a talented and experienced Technical Artist to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in producing high-quality art and animation for characters, environments, UI, and VFX, while working collaboratively with the team to generate creative ideas and solutions. This individual should also have excellent time management skills and be proficient in cross-discipline collaboration, problem-solving, and communication. Main Responsibilities This position will be responsible for the following primary functions: Produce high-quality animations using animation principles for characters, environments, UI, and VFX Encourage and generate creative ideas and solutions with the team Demonstrate excellent time management to deliver art and animations to the required quality, specification, and time Exhibit a strong understanding of how art and animation support gameplay and narrative, and effectively communicate these links to the team Proficiently use 3D animation software (e.g., Maya, Blender, Unity) Create efficient 3D rigging, weighting, and animation files optimized for Unity Design optimized texture sheets for 3D assets implemented in Unity Prioritize optimization when integrating animations within the game engine Education & Experience 3 years of experience using Unity 5 years of game development experience Senior-level art and animation skills (2D/3D, character, environment, UI, VFX) Software experience in Maya, Blender, Unity, Photoshop, and Perforce Technical experience in modeling, skinning, and rigging 2D/3D assets/characters Experience working on business-level tasks, e.g., cross-discipline pipeline development Knowledge & Skills All applicants must submit a portfolio as an example of their work Ability to provide and receive feedback Knowledge of game development on multiple projects, enabling pragmatic, strategic judgments, and providing creative ideas and solutions to the team Proven experience delivering art and animations on ambitious timelines Excellent showreel showcasing your art and animation capabilities Other Requirements All applicants must submit a portfolio as an example of their work. The successful candidate must be able to obtain and maintain gaming registration for Nevada and/or other gaming jurisdictions. If you’re passionate about game art and animation and ready to contribute to a dynamic and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit your resume, cover letter, and portfolio showcasing your work to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

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