Job Description

7+ years of Gaming/VFX industry experience in the field of Realtime rendering. Demo Reel and technical breakdown showing technical proficiency. Game production experience and tech fluency in at least one scripting language such as Python, MEL, Unreal BP or C++. Experience optimizing 3D environments, lighting & materials with keen aptitude for visual fidelity. Should posses knowledge about Draw calls, Shader complexities, solving material-collision issues. Should know about Particle system creation and optimization techniques. Strong debugging skills, ability to fix and troubleshoot workflow issues in artist software, version control systems, and rendering issues within game engines. Ability to create art content that is performant for runtime and appropriate for modern mobile & console game hardware. Ability to communicate and collaborate with multiple disciplines. Strong ability to work independently. Experience supporting art teams in game development environment. Preferred Qualifications BFA, BA, or Computer Science degree or equivalent on the job experience. Solid understanding of Maya, Unity, and Unreal Engine. Visual scripting experience a plus = Unreal Engine blueprint system. Experience with rigging cloth & hair in real-time engine. Experience with Animation Blueprints, Niagara system, Profiling tools is a huge plus. Experience writing shaders, rendering pipelines to get the best look within game engine technical limits/constraints. Experience with Android OS and Android application development. Experience working on AAA games as a technical artist. Experience with 3D graphics related mathematics. Passionate about gaming, well versed in modern game design techniques and best practices. Education Requirements Preferred: A BS in Computer Science or BFA or BA degree in art, design graphics, or have received equivalent on-the-job experience Minimum Qualifications: Bachelors degree in Fine Arts, Design Graphics, Computer Science, or related field and 3+ years of experience with relevant gaming art software (e.g., Zbrush, Maya, Blender) or related work experience. OR Associates degree in Fine Arts, Design Graphics, Computer Science, or related field and 5+ years of experience with relevant gaming art software (e.g., Zbrush, Maya, Blender) or related work experience. OR High School diploma or equivalent and 7+ years of experience with relevant gaming art software (e.g., Zbrush, Maya, Blender) or related work experience.