Associate In-Game Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Associate In-Game Technical Artist (Gamedev): Supporting production workflows and managing asset data through the pipeline for in-game cinematics, with an accent on maintaining asset status and resolving any blocking issues. Focus on contributing to the development of future workflows and tools.

Location: This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person’s circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements.

Salary: In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $24.04 - $44.47 Hourly.

Company

hirify.global Entertainment is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®.

What you will do

• Support production workflows and wrangle asset data through the pipeline.
• Keep stakeholders up to date on the status of assets and sequences assigned to you.
• Communicate any blocking issues to your lead, downstream artists, and production staff.
• Contribute to the development of future workflows and tools.

Requirements

• 2+ years' experience working in Games and/or VFX production environments.
• Strong familiarity with Maya and an understanding of 3D production pipelines and workflows.
• Familiarity with game engines and game editors.
• Experience with production tracking software such as Shotgrid/Flow.
• Familiarity with batching and farm management systems.
• Strong communication, troubleshooting, and multitasking abilities.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of Unreal Editor.
• Knowledge of other DCCs like 3dsMax, Substance, ZBrush, etc.
• Strong foundation in scripting (Python, Blueprints, HLSL, etc.).
• Knowledge of various graphics applications.
• A passion for gaming and familiarity with hirify.global IP’s.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, health savings account, and more.
• 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, and charitable donation matching.
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, and parental leave.
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs.
• Relocation assistance if the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job.