Junior Technical Artist (mfd)

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.

• 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.

• 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

• General conditions:Flexible working time models hybrid work model a minimum salary of EUR 41456 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