Acentric Gaming LLC

Job Title: Game Designer Company: Acentric Gaming LLC Location: (REMOTE POSITION) HQ in Los Angeles, CA 90025 Job Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract Job Description: Support game development team in creation and implementation of art assets for mobile and web video slot applications. Develop and manage the game design process from cradle to grave. This includes designing innovative gaming concepts, writing proposals, and defining game play mechanics. Job Responsibilities: o Quickly and efficiently process graphical assets into a variety of game-ready formats. Work directly with development engineers to improve pipeline processes, increase automation, and troubleshoot technical issues. o Design graphical assets such as logos, screen layouts, typography, symbol art and UI components. o Rig, skin and animate 3D character models using 3D Studio MAX; storyboard and execute motion graphic sequences, special effects and transitional animations using Adobe After Effects. o Set up and create animations for 'cut-out style' characters, logos, effects, backgrounds and typographical screens using Spine. o Produce high-quality, appealing performance-level character animations with sophisticated timing, spacing and arcs as well as convincing body mechanics and lip sync. o Participate actively with product development team to help visualize and develop game designs. o Demonstrate exceptional ability to adopt new tools, techniques and procedures as well as execute high-quality work in a variety of styles and genres. o Work within and around application limitations to deliver game-ready graphics and contribute to technical and artistic problem-solving sessions. o Accurately estimate the time required to complete tasks, manage time effectively and meet all project deadlines while delivering consistently high-quality graphical assets. o Possess effective written and verbal communication skills, attention to detail and ability to accurately follow instructions. o Proactively maintain communication with off-site partners and contribute ideas organization-wide for improving processes and automating pipeline tasks. Other Qualifications: o Bachelors, Associates Degree or Certification in Art or equivalent combination of education and experience. o Some professional experience creating 2D and 3D animation or motion graphics for videogames, prepress, television, film or casino gaming applications. o Professional portfolio demonstrating a high level of skill in creating polished graphical designs and animations in a variety of style and genres. o Mastery of Adobe Creative Suite applications, specifically Photoshop, Illustrator and After Effects; High-level 'generalist' expertise in a 3D application such as 3D Studio MAX or Maya encompassing modeling, texturing, rigging, animation, rendering and special effects. Experience with 2D animation software and techniques using Spine, Moho or Toon Boom highly desired. o Exceptional technical proficiency in processing all types and sizes of graphical assets according to specific requirements with a demonstrated comfort level utilizing a large variety of tools, utilities, techniques and procedures. ***All applications must be accompanied by portfolio images or website portfolio link. Applicants should expect to take a basic skills test as part of the interview process.***