Conversion Artist
Company Name:
WMS Gaming Inc.
Conversion Artist
Job ID #:3118 Location:Cedar Falls, IA
Functional Area:Art Department:00479 Social Gaming PD Iowa
Position Type:Full Time Regular Education Required:Bachelors Degree
Experience Required:1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided:
Position Description
Job
Summary:
Are you ready to work for one of the top mobile and casual game developers in the US?Williams Interactivewants innovative, passionate individuals to join our expanding social, casual and mobile(SoCaMo(TM))team. With its international hitJackpot Party Casino Slots, Williams Interactive has taken the social casino world by storm, holding a Top 5 position in the US for top-grossing casino apps in all mobile platforms to go along with the company's huge success on the Facebook platform. Williams Interactive leverages the exceptional content of WMS Gaming's vast catalog of successful land-based slot titles and creates interactive experiences unrivaled in the social and mobile space. Take the next step in your career and join the Williams Interactive team!
Job
Summary:
The Conversion Artist works to translate slot machine game assets, graphics, animations, special effects, and sounds, in their entirety from one platform to another, while maintaining the best possible quality, playability, and spirit of the game
Essential Job Functions:
Understand the original slot machine, the class of slot it belongs to, and its play type (GPlus, MoneyBurst, etc)
Understand the platform to which each slot machine will be converted, and the inherent technical and quality issues that will need to be dealt with during the conversion process for that platform (e.g., Unity, Flash, Mobile)
Ensure that each slot game is properly and completely delivered in a useable format
Ensure that each slot game is delivered with proper reference materials for use of graphics and sounds (movies or playable versions of the Slot)
Provide documentation on conversion methodology, how the assets will be implemented by programming team, and which assets will be useable in future conversions
Work with programming team to ensure that converted assets are ideal for:
o working properly and efficiently on the platform for which the slot is being converted
o not requiring an unusually long conversion process
o meeting Williams Interactive quality standards, and/or maintaining the spirit of the original WMS slot game
Working with programming to create an efficient use for converted art assets, particularly when assets are reused in multiple slot machines
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Required
Experience:
2
years of experience working with Photoshop
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Proficiency in Photoshop, After Effects, and Flash
Ability to quickly learn and utilize proprietary software
Experience in MS Office
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow direction and accept constructive criticism
Excellent organizational skills; problem solving skills, and high attention to detail
Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet multiple concurrent deadlines
Physical Requirements: Office environment
Work Conditions: May require weekend and/or evening hours and travel
WMS is a gaming company. Any of our employees may be required to obtain a gaming license within one or all of the gaming jurisdictions that WMS conducts business. If you are requested by WMS to obtain a gaming license, your continued employment with WMS may be contingent on your ability to obtain that gaming license.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. WMS encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click hereEEOC Poster.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
WMS Gaming Inc.
Conversion Artist
Job ID #:3118 Location:Cedar Falls, IA
Functional Area:Art Department:00479 Social Gaming PD Iowa
Position Type:Full Time Regular Education Required:Bachelors Degree
Experience Required:1 - 3 Years Relocation Provided:
Position Description
Job
Summary:
Are you ready to work for one of the top mobile and casual game developers in the US?Williams Interactivewants innovative, passionate individuals to join our expanding social, casual and mobile(SoCaMo(TM))team. With its international hitJackpot Party Casino Slots, Williams Interactive has taken the social casino world by storm, holding a Top 5 position in the US for top-grossing casino apps in all mobile platforms to go along with the company's huge success on the Facebook platform. Williams Interactive leverages the exceptional content of WMS Gaming's vast catalog of successful land-based slot titles and creates interactive experiences unrivaled in the social and mobile space. Take the next step in your career and join the Williams Interactive team!
Job
Summary:
The Conversion Artist works to translate slot machine game assets, graphics, animations, special effects, and sounds, in their entirety from one platform to another, while maintaining the best possible quality, playability, and spirit of the game
Essential Job Functions:
Understand the original slot machine, the class of slot it belongs to, and its play type (GPlus, MoneyBurst, etc)
Understand the platform to which each slot machine will be converted, and the inherent technical and quality issues that will need to be dealt with during the conversion process for that platform (e.g., Unity, Flash, Mobile)
Ensure that each slot game is properly and completely delivered in a useable format
Ensure that each slot game is delivered with proper reference materials for use of graphics and sounds (movies or playable versions of the Slot)
Provide documentation on conversion methodology, how the assets will be implemented by programming team, and which assets will be useable in future conversions
Work with programming team to ensure that converted assets are ideal for:
o working properly and efficiently on the platform for which the slot is being converted
o not requiring an unusually long conversion process
o meeting Williams Interactive quality standards, and/or maintaining the spirit of the original WMS slot game
Working with programming to create an efficient use for converted art assets, particularly when assets are reused in multiple slot machines
Position Requirements
Qualifications
Education:
Bachelor's degree or equivalent relevant experience
Required
Experience:
2
years of experience working with Photoshop
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Proficiency in Photoshop, After Effects, and Flash
Ability to quickly learn and utilize proprietary software
Experience in MS Office
Written and verbal communication skills
Ability to follow direction and accept constructive criticism
Excellent organizational skills; problem solving skills, and high attention to detail
Ability to work with minimal supervision and meet multiple concurrent deadlines
Physical Requirements: Office environment
Work Conditions: May require weekend and/or evening hours and travel
WMS is a gaming company. Any of our employees may be required to obtain a gaming license within one or all of the gaming jurisdictions that WMS conducts business. If you are requested by WMS to obtain a gaming license, your continued employment with WMS may be contingent on your ability to obtain that gaming license.
This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive; it is intended to identify major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbent may be requested to perform other job-related tasks and responsibilities than those stated above. WMS encourages diversity and is an equal opportunity employer.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to race, ethnicity, gender, veteran status, or on the basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. If you'd like more information about your equal employment opportunity rights as an applicant under the law, please click hereEEOC Poster.Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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