[Remote/WFM] Technical Artist - High Ceiling, Mid Career

Role Snapshot:

• Location: Remote
• Compensation: a competitive salary
• Company: Workwarp
• Start Date: Immediate openings available
• Position: Technical Artist - High Ceiling, Mid Career

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Position Summary: As a Technical Artist, you will bridge the gap between artists and programmers, ensuring the seamless integration of artistic assets into the game engine. This role demands a deep understanding of both the creative and technical aspects of game development, focusing on optimizing assets and enhancing visual quality while maintaining performance.

Key Responsibilities: • Tool Development: Create and maintain tools to improve the efficiency of the art team. • Optimization: Ensure that art assets are optimized for performance without sacrificing visual quality. • Shader Development: Develop and refine shaders to achieve the desired visual effects within the game engine. • Collaboration: Work closely with artists and engineers to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to art production. • Pipeline Management: Streamline the content creation pipeline to ensure smooth integration of assets into the game.

Qualifications: • Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Game Design, or a related field. • 4-6 years of experience in a technical art role within the gaming industry. • Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MEL) and experience with game engines like Unreal Engine. • Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and animation. • Excellent problem-solving skills and a passion for creating visually stunning games.

Compensation:

Salary: $85,000 to $115,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision insurance, 401(k), paid time off, and more. Apply Job!

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