Graphic Artist (Game Software Production)
ぐらふぃっかー（げーむそふとせいさく）
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Professional Occupations in Legal, Business, Cultural and Artistic Fields
- Middle : Designers
- Minor : Other Designers
Summary
Responsible for creating 2D/3D graphics for game software, producing art assets such as characters, backgrounds, and effects.
Description
The Graphic Artist (Game Software Production) is a member of the game development team who creates art assets such as characters, backgrounds, UI elements, and effects. Collaborating with the art director and planners, they base their work on concept art to perform 2D illustration or 3D model modeling, UV unwrapping, texturing, lighting, and rendering, optimizing them into data formats suitable for implementation in game engines. They are required to achieve the demanded visual quality for the produced assets while considering quality control and performance requirements.
Future Outlook
With the expansion of the game market and the development of VR/AR and metaverse, the demand for high-quality and diverse graphic production is on an increasing trend. While AI and real-time rendering technologies evolve to improve work efficiency, creative skills and proficiency in the latest tools are increasingly required.
Personality Traits
Excellent aesthetic sense / Has attention to detail / Has cooperativeness / Has curiosity and inquisitiveness
Work Style
Contract Development / Flex / In-House Studio / Remote / Team Development
Career Path
Junior Graphic Artist → Senior Graphic Artist → Visual Lead → Art Director → Freelance Artist
Required Skills
3D Modeling / Adobe Illustrator / Basic Game Engine Operation / Photoshop / Rendering Software / UV Unwrapping
Recommended Skills
3D Modeling / 3D Scan Data Processing / C# Blueprint Basics / English Document Reading / Texture Creation
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | Need to flexibly respond to specification changes and feedback. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because pixel-level precision and color adjustment are important. |
| Creativity & Ideation | Original visual expressions are required. |
| Learning Agility & Knowledge Acquisition | Mastery of new tools and expression techniques is essential. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | Complex mathematical analysis is not particularly necessary. |
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work, with low physical demands. |
Related Qualifications
- CG Creator Certification
- Color Certification
- Photoshop Creator Ability Certification Exam
Aliases
- CG Developer
- Game Artist
- Game CG Artist
- Game Graphic Artist
Related Jobs
- 2D Artist
- 3D Modeler
- Animator
- Concept Artist
- Environment Artist
- Game Planner
- Illustrator
- UI/UX Designer