- Durban
- Salary: Market Related
- Job Type: Permanent
- Sectors: Design Services Hospitality
- Reference: 126471
Vacancy Details
Employer: BET Software
We Want You:
Take your passion for design and gaming to the next level! Join us as a Junior Game Artist in our slot game studio, where you'll push creative boundaries and be part of something exciting. In this role, you'll design and create 2D/3D assets, contribute to concept art and animations, and refine user interfaces for visual consistency. You'll collaborate with game designers, align your work with our company values, and have opportunities to grow and sharpen your skills. Your creativity, teamwork, and commitment to quality will help create engaging gaming experiences. We're dedicated to supporting your development and fostering a positive, inclusive environment where you can thrive in the game industry. Your next adventure in game art starts here, apply now!
You Bring:
- Degree or diploma in Graphic Design, Illustration, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
- 0–2 years of experience in game art (internships or personal projects acceptable).
- Strong portfolio showcasing relevant game assets.
- Solid understanding of composition, colour, and typography.
- Proficiency in Photoshop and Illustrator (After Effects is a plus).
- Basic animation knowledge is a bonus (Spine, Unity, etc.).
- Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the ability to take feedback constructively.
- Interest in casino games and a willingness to learn.
- Continuously improve skills in industry-standard software such as Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, Illustrator, After Effects) and other relevant tools.
- Take initiative to learn new techniques and enhance proficiency in Team-used software.
- Effectively manage time to meet deadlines for asset deliveries, ensuring timely completion of tasks within project timelines.
Asset Creation:
- Design and create 2D/3D assets for slot game characters, symbols, backgrounds, and animations.
- Ensure assets are optimised for various game platforms.
Concept Art:
- Collaborate with the Team to create concept art for new slot game themes and characters.
- Assist in designing visual styles, mood boards, and reference materials.
Texture Painting and Mapping:
- Develop textures for 3D models, including applying shaders and maps for a polished look.
Animation:
- Create basic animations for slot game symbols, characters, and UI elements (e.g., spinning symbols, rewards animations).
- Work with the animation team to ensure smooth transitions and consistency in visual style.
UI/UX Design:
- Help design and refine user interface elements (buttons, icons, menus) for a seamless player experience.
- Maintain visual consistency in UI design elements across the game.
Asset Optimisation:
- Ensure that game assets meet the studio's performance standards, balancing quality and optimisation for various platforms (PC, mobile, etc.)
Collaboration with Game Designers:
- Work closely with game designers to ensure assets align with gameplay mechanics and the overall game vision.
- Adjust assets based on design feedback to meet the creative goals.
Review and Feedback:
- Actively participate in art reviews, providing feedback on the work of peers and receiving constructive criticism to improve your own work.
- Revise assets based on feedback from senior artists and game designers.
Follow Art Direction:
- Follow the established visual style and art direction for the project, ensuring consistency throughout the game.
- Adapt to feedback and adjust art assets to meet the creative goals.
Research and Inspiration:
- Stay updated on current trends in game art and slot game design.
- Gather reference materials, study successful slot games, and bring fresh ideas to the table.
Quality Assurance:
- Ensure high-quality standards are maintained for all visual aspects of the game, ensuring no errors or misaligned assets.
Documentation:
- Help document art processes, workflows, and asset specifications for future reference or other team members.
Adherence to Art Pipeline:
- Follow the studio’s art pipeline and processes for creating, reviewing, and submitting assets.
File Management and Organisation:
- Regularly back up work to the server to ensure files are safely stored and versioned.
- Maintain a clean and organised file structure, adhering to naming conventions and folder structures as per studio standards.
- Ensure that files are properly labelled and easy to navigate for team members to access.
Living the Spirit:
- Contribute to a positive, collaborative, and creative environment that aligns with the studio’s culture and goals.
- Take ownership of your work and be proactive in offering solutions. Be willing to step forward and support the team wherever needed.
- Embrace challenges and the excitement each day brings, continuously seeking innovation and pushing creative boundaries.
- Collaborate seamlessly with colleagues, valuing open communication and mutual respect. Together, we create something greater than the sum of our parts.
- Celebrate individuality and authenticity by bringing your unique perspective to the table. We encourage creativity, self-expression, and the courage to stand out.
The Company We Keep:
At BET Software, we don't just recruit talent, we cultivate it. Our learning and development programmes, our various opportunities for growth, and our well-deserved incentives are what keep our All-Star Team the best amongst the rest.
Please note that only candidates who meet the stipulated minimum requirements will be considered. If you have not been contacted within 30 days, kindly consider your application to be unsuccessful.
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About BET Software
BET Software is one of the most diverse betting software providers in Sub-Saharan Africa, with a rapidly growing international footprint. Our multiskilled Team is responsible for providing advanced software solutions, while supporting incredibly high transactional volumes in a fast-paced industry, making BET Software a lively and engaging place to be. Our progressive use of technology enables our talented Team to work with the tech stack of their choice and we encourage an environment and culture that supports collaboration, learning and growth. We believe that our strength lies in our diversity and that Teamwork makes the dream work, a place where you can flourish amongst like-minded individuals.
We are a dynamic group of people that stem from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and locations. While our head office is based in Umhlanga, South Africa we recruit talent throughout South Africa and Internationally.
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