Senior Graphics Programmer (Unity)

The way we work:

We are a Game Studio that is part of IGT Belgrade, established in 2012 and we are working closely with other studios across the globe (Graz, Moncton, Reno, etc.). Spielo Studio in Belgrade comprises more than 120 team members. Our passion for game development results in the release of more than 100 slot games per year. Each game starts as a concept provided by a producer. It is then refined and brought to life by our development teams, under the guidance of the product owner and scrum master. The development team, led by a development manager, counts 15 team members devoted per project, working closely with producers, product owners, scrum masters, artists, and QA engineers.

NOTE: This position requires initial work from office and later hybrid. Position is not IGT employment - it is required that you are willing to open your company doo, and that you work for us as external vendor (consultant). We pay gross per hour.

What are we looking for:

We are seeking for an addition to the team with a strong programming background and expertise in Unity, someone who can conduct technical analysis of graphics, performance optimization and shader programming. Understanding Unity's technical constraints and capabilities is essential, along with hands-on experience in Unity development. 

What you will do:

• Implement 3D game art and animations created by the Art team into Unity games, ensuring compatibility with production pipelines and alignment with the game’s creative vision
• Analyze and improve performance and memory usage
• Collaborate with the team to achieve the artistic vision for the game
• Author new shaders and effects
• Research and propose improvements to processes and pipelines
• Determine the art packages and technical tools best suited for the game project
• Work closely with the Producers, Developers, and entire Scrum Teams for the implementation of art assets based on specifications
• Collaborate with designers, artists, developers, etc. to generate effective design solutions 

Must-haves:

• At least 3 years of experience with the Unity Engine 
• Experience optimizing 2D/3D assets for Unity 
• Experience with art production workflow 
• Knowledge of shaders and rendering pipelines
• Experience creating particles or other VFX
• Creative mindset and ability to overcome technical challenges
• Know how to optimize content quickly without sacrificing visual quality
• Knowledge of Animation principles 
• English language skills, we work with producers worldwide 
• A passion for game development
• You are a self-starter and can work independently 

Nice to have:

• C# programming knowledge
• Unity editor tools scripting
• Develop and maintain new and existing tools for the artists
• Knowledge of Blender, Photoshop, and Adobe Premier

We offer:

• Vibrant and stimulating work environment within Class-A office space
• Opportunity to learn and further improve your skills
• Opportunity to develop a career within a stable environment
• Competitive salary
• Initial contract is on d.o.o. model on 1 year with tax covered and possibility to be hired as full time

Our Recruitment Process:

We aim to reply to all applicants. The interview process consists of several stages, each one allowing us to get to know you better, professionally, and technically. It is also an opportunity for you to gain a better understanding of our culture and the work we do here. 

The stages include:

• CV review
• On-line Interview with Talent Partner 
• Technical interview for shortlisted candidates (Unity technical test)
• Candidates who successfully complete this step are eligible to pass to the final round

Typically, the entire process spans a few weeks – we will keep you updated on each stage!

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