Natalie Bugel

About Natalie Bugel

Professional with 20+ years of experience in Gaming, Marketing, Graphic Design…

Experience

1. Senior Technical Artist

   Aristocrat Gaming

   Sep 2015 — Present · Las Vegas, NV, US

   Directed the implementation and development of games to meet strict deadlines, resulting in improved planning, reduced code changes, and a smoother project execution. This was especially crucial in handling new cabinets.• Collaborated with game designers, art leads, and engineers to review game and art designs, optimizing them for technology limitations and incorporating new features.• Ensured comprehensive font support for all games by creating or updating lowercase and currency versions swiftly.• Demonstrated expertise in setting up and developing proprietary engines efficiently using various tools and applications.• Effectively managed and resolved conflicts within the team and other teams in a professional manner.• Updated documentation, created impactful presentations, and contributed to enhancing tools and processes.• Evaluated and balanced game content for optimal performance, memory usage, and artistic vision.• Contributed to game innovation, including brand development, unique features, and enhanced functionality.• Took ownership of project pipeline, version control, and folder structure.• Mentored team members in areas of expertise, fostering their professional growth.

Skills

• Logo Design
• Advertising
• Direct Mail
• Adobe Acrobat
• Web Design
• Illustration
• Adobe Photoshop
• Direct Mail Campaigns
• Digital Signage
• Corporate Identity
• Digital Illustration
• Posters
• Art Direction
• Newsletters
• Brochures
• Trade Shows
• Branding & Identity
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Creative Direction
• Vector Illustration
• Dreamweaver
• Illustrator
• Packaging
• Indesign
• Photoshop
• Flyers
• Corporate Branding
• Graphics
• Outdoor Advertising
• Flash