10 May 2021
Job Brief:
We are looking for a Technical Artist to resolve various performance and technical issues for our multiplayer video game and cinematic sequences in Unreal Engine 4. As Technical Artist you bridge our artists and our programmers, ensuring the art content and features are properly integrated into the game while respecting the artistic vision and technical constraints of each project.
Working Conditions
Mentally exhausting at times
Extraordinary opportunity for personal growth and skills development, due to high level of responsibility and challenges
Work will primarily take place remotely
Responsibilities
Work with 3D artists and programmers to create 3D assets and import them correctly into the game engine, including all LOD’s, tuning their functions
Provide support to artists and engineers in asset performance and validation
Support artists and engineers through the 3D art pipeline and engine tools
Develop 3D art pipeline tools and extensions for usability and efficiency
Solve challenging technical issues to speed 3D asset pipeline delivery
Collaborate with engineers and testers to resolve in-game problems
Document collaboration to share technology and best practices
Inspire and empower the art team to optimize their processes
Review and identify opportunities for tool improvements
Skills Required:
2−3 years of experience as a 3D modeller, and/or SFX Artist
At least one year of experience in a digital art content creation pipeline
List the number and variety of tech-art areas of interest in your past activity
Professional experience as a technical artist
Experience in the video game industry
Experienced in developing custom tools for Digital Content Creation tools (Maya, Max, etc.)
Experience with Unreal game engines and editors
Shader and performant material development
Knowledge of C++
Experience being part of a creative team.
Strong analytical, problem solving, time management and organizational skills.
Verbal and written communication skills
Ability to work independently and in a team environment
General knowledge of online gaming