Technical Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Artist (Game Development): Building and optimizing workflows, content pipelines, and tools for game development with an accent on integrating art assets into Unreal Engine and improving game performance. Focus on writing efficient shaders and bridging the gap between art and programming teams.

Location: Remote (anywhere in the US)

Salary: $100,000 - $185,000 / year

Company

hirify.global is a veteran team of shooter and RPG developers dedicated to crafting exhilarating and heart-pounding game experiences.

What you will do

• Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers to integrate assets in the engine.
• Maintain and improve efficiency in workflows, content pipelines, and develop tools for artists.
• Write and maintain efficient shaders that support the game's art direction.
• Analyze and improve art asset inefficiencies and optimize game performance.
• Collaborate with design teams by creating mock-ups and prototype assets.

Requirements

• At least 5 years experience in game development and one shipped title.
• Advanced knowledge of building and creating tools for Unreal Engine.
• Solid understanding of modeling, texture, and material creation pipelines.
• Advanced knowledge of writing shaders for Unreal Engine.
• Understanding of technical limitations with art creating pipelines.
• Excellent skills in organization, communication, and team collaboration.
• Knowledge of content creation software: 3ds Max, Maya, Substance or Photoshop.

Nice to have

• Good understanding of procedural generation of content and machine learning.

Culture & Benefits

• Work from home (anywhere in the US).
• Flexible hours (32-hour a week minimum / 50-hour maximum).
• 3 weeks vacation each year, in addition to paid holidays and sick days.
• Competitive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and vision.
• Available Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts.
• 401K with 100% matching up to 4% of your salary.
• Employee stock options.

Hiring process

• Application review.
• Introductory Call with Hiring Manager.
• Team Interviews.
• Hiring Manager identifies candidate to hire.
• Offer extended.
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