The company
AGS is a fun, exciting, and growing company focused on making amazing slot machine games. What is a slot machine game you ask? Well, it's like a PS5 except people can win real money.
We are looking for a self-motivated person who enjoys the complexities and trade-offs of working in a multidisciplinary creative environment. If you love making games and making them with other amazing people, then we want to meet you.
This is a part-time, working 3 days per week (Tuesday to Thursday) and requires your presence in our office in Macquarie Park NSW.
Maternity leave cover role which will be offered as 12-month contract, commencing in September.
The Artist will work as part of a team of Artists & Sound Designers that drive the game asset creation & development of our products. The position is responsible for creating art concepts & graphical assets and to work both independently and collaboratively in delivering artwork for quality games.
Key Responsibilities.
Making games with a diverse team of Game Designers, Artists, Sound Designers and Engineers.
Creating graphic compositions, logos, symbol illustrations, menus, UIs and buttons.
Brainstorming and conceptualizing ideas (producing concept sketches and quick concept edits).
Working with Game Designers and Artists to implement the team's vision of the game.
Collaborating with art team regarding best practices and processes relating to game development.
Contributing to process improvements to increase productivity and the visual quality of the games.
Keeping abreast of new graphic techniques, trends, and styles in the industry.
Skills/Requirements
Degree in Graphic Design or equivalent work experience.
2+ years of professional experience in a related field.
Skills with Photoshop and Illustrator.
Animation and Alienbrain experience is a plus.
Excellent knowledge of design basics (lighting, composition, perspective, texturing, colors, etc.)
Ability to create art and animation for all game aspects (screen layout, symbol sets, etc.) with minimal guidance.
Understand how to design art for various themes and platforms.
Strong work ethics and professionalism.
Ability to complete assigned tasks on time.
Excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
Strong customer focused mind.
Follow guidelines and directions from the Art Director.
Also would be great if you could…
Have previous slot gaming industry experience.
Have traditional 2D animation experience.
Have experience using AI software.
Have experience using 3D software package.
Have excellent communication skills and organizational skills.
Can take and give constructive feedback.
Have previous gaming industry experience.
Work on multiple projects simultaneously and be flexible in the ever-changing environment of a fast-growing company.
Be self-motivated and proactive to get job done.
Please note that this position requires your presence in our office in Macquarie Park, NSW Australia as the work cannot be done remotely.
Candidates must be an Australian resident with a valid work visa or equivalent. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
To get a sense of our organizational culture and day to day events please visit and 'Like' our Facebook Community and Careers page at https://www.facebook.com/AmericanGamingSystems or follow us on Instagram @ PLAY_AGS
