Responsibilities
- Design, implement, and optimize art pipelines and workflows to streamline the production process and ensure efficient asset creation, integration, and optimization.
- Develop custom shaders and materials to achieve desired visual effects, such as lighting, shading, reflections, and special effects, while maintaining optimal performance across different platforms and hardware configurations.
- Collaborate with programmers and artists to identify and address performance bottlenecks, optimize assets, and implement best practices for achieving optimal frame rates and memory usage without sacrificing visual quality.
- Implement and integrate art assets into the game engine, ensuring proper functionality, appearance, and performance within the game environment.
- Create and maintain custom tools, scripts, and plugins to automate repetitive tasks, improve artist productivity, and facilitate collaboration between different disciplines within the development team.
- Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance to artists, designers, and other team members, helping them overcome technical challenges and achieve their creative goals.
- Collaborate closely with artists, programmers, designers, and other team members to understand their needs, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement solutions that enhance the overall quality and efficiency of the game development process.
- Stay updated on the latest trends, techniques, and tools in game development, computer graphics, and real-time rendering to continuously improve skills and contribute innovative ideas to the project.
- Work efficiently to achieve the estimated times for each phase and punctually meet the delivery date.
- Collaborate and work closely with other artists to be a problem solver and foresee and communicate on time any quality, technical or delivery issue that may affect the project.
- Present your progress on a daily basis and/or when requested and assist on time to any meeting, call or communication request.
Requirements
- Expertise in game engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity.
- Proficiency in scripting languages such as C#, Python, or HLSL/GLSL.
- Proficient in artistic principles (e.g., composition, color theory, lighting) and technical skills (e.g., scripting, shader programming, 3D rendering) with the ability to translate artistic vision into technical solutions.
- Strong understanding of performance optimization techniques for real-time rendering.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze complex technical issues
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the ability to work effectively in a team environment and communicate ideas clearly and persuasively.
- 3-5 years of experience in the videogame industry and at least 3 credited game Software Expertise
- Houdini
- C, C++
- Java
- Python
- Lua
- MaxScript
- Perl
- Maya, 3D Studio Max
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter
- Reel or Portfolio demonstrating the art and technical skills
Nice to Have
- Adobe After Effects, Photoshop and Substance Painter
Benefits
- Competitive project-based compensation
- Opportunity to work on exciting and diverse projects
- Clear communication and support throughout the project duration.
- Flexibility in project timelines and deadlines.
- Potential for long-term collaboration on future projects.
- Transparent and fair evaluation of your work.
