MERKUR Excellence, based in Raaba near Graz, was founded in 2018 as part of the MERKUR GROUP and specializes in game design and development, with a particular focus on casino games.
We are looking for a passionate Junior Technical Artist (m/f/d) to join our new game design and development studio. The ideal candidate has a strong eye for detail and a solid understanding of how to balance creative vision with technical implementation in game development.
Your Responsibilities
* As a Junior Technical Artist, you implement and optimize graphical game elements to ensure a smooth and high-performance player experience.
* In addition, you translate design ideas into technical solutions and integrate creative concepts into functional game systems.
* Moreover, you create animations, 3D models, simulations, and prototypes for our games and implement them in Unity using customized shaders and scripts where required.
* You modify and improve existing technical implementations to enhance overall quality and performance.
* Last but not least, you document your work processes carefully and present your results internally as well as to clients.
Your profile
* Initial professional experience in a similar role, ideally within the gaming industry or relevant internships
* Strong skills in Photoshop, After Effects, and Spine; experience with Unity is a plus
* Creative mindset combined with strong technical understanding and problem-solving skills
* Very good English skills (spoken and written); German is a plus
* Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and solve technical challenges
Your advantages
* General conditions: Flexible working time models, hybrid work model, a minimum salary of EUR 41,456 gross/year
* Advanced training & career: High degree of personal responsibility, diverse development opportunities throughout the entire group of companies
* Team & Community: Open door attitude, friendly corporate culture, staff events, departmental events
* Exclusive offers: Local offers and a great office location
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