Technical Artist

Technical Artist 

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Technical Artist to join our Golden Feather Studios in Sydney.

This is a brand new role to assist and support in the overall development of our games. Bridging the gap between Design and Engineering. Identify gaps in process or propose improvements to our development pipeline. 

Key responsibilities will include:

• Build comprehensive video demos of game features and examples using Adobe After Effects.
• Create references (formal screenshots and early concepts) for slot game elements, using mostly existing assets, throughout the game lifecycle.
• Create implementation-ready game packages by exporting, optimising, and organising game assets. 
• Create detailed documentation of game behaviours and files.
• Assist our engineers during the game development cycle with overall asset preparations and modifications as needed.
• Identify pipeline and process improvements. 
• Seek different processes or tools to improve our game pipeline.  
• Work with the Product Owner and team leads to formalise and agree on standards for locations, sizes, formats & naming conventions of assets.

What you will bring to the role:

• A solid level of experience using Adobe After Effects.
• An enthusiasm to spend large chunks of time creating video references in After Effects showing our (sometimes complex) slot game behaviours.
• Slots experience is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Adobe Photoshop.
• Experience with optimising and handling digital assets. 
• High degree of accuracy and detail with creating and maintaining documentation. 
• Good communication skills, to be able to assist and collaborate with other creative roles and departments.
  

About VGW

VGW is an interactive entertainment company, harnessing technology and creativity to deliver world-class, free-to-play online social games.

Our high-quality, acclaimed brands include Chumba Casino, Global Poker and LuckyLand Slots, which are enjoyed by millions of players in North America.

Our games are based on a freemium model, meaning they are available to play at no cost, but include optional in-game purchases to enhance gameplay. We also offer sweepstakes promotions where players can collect free entries for the chance to win real-world prizes.

At VGW, one of our core values is “our players come first”. This means always striving to deliver a safe, responsible and positive player experience.

Why VGW?

At VGW, we’re more than just a team. We’re a diverse and inclusive group of individuals, each playing a vital role in our success.

Our core values are clear and strong; we win together, do what’s right, put our players first and are powered by passion.

We believe in our people and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels welcome, inspired, and supported. We recognise that life is more than just work - that’s why we’re all about flexibility so you can strike a healthy balance between your personal life and career. We’re also here to champion your growth in your current role and future aspirations, providing opportunities for learning and career advancement. And to top it off, we back this all up with competitive compensation, perks and benefits.  

But it’s not all business. We inject fun into the workplace, celebrate together and create lasting memories, from a mix of in-person and online events, to social gatherings and much more.

It’s our combined skills, ideas and visions that drive us forward. Join us on this exciting journey, and together, we’ll achieve remarkable things. 

If you want to join a team that does things differently, apply today - we look forward to seeing what you can bring to our team.

Find out more at www.vgw.co