Description

This independent and privately-owned development studio is committed to producing only AAA titles. Comprised of industry veterans with a shared passion for creating fun, innovative gameplay, they are now developing original properties for the next generation of cross-platform multiplayer games.

They are now seeking talented people who share a strong commitment towards excellence in design, visuals, and bleeding-edge technology.

Their international employees work in a creative environment more common to small and autonomous studios, while enjoying the financial stability and corporate support. The company believes that everyone plays a significant role in the development process, meaning all team members contribute their ideas and are important to the success of the game.

Senior Technical ArtistPosition Summary

The Technical Artist evaluates, innovates, solves problems and pushes the technical/visual limitations on a given project

Position Responsibilities

- Innovate and solve technical issues for tool development used in game production

- R&D with an eye towards visual and technical innovation in dealing with process and pipeline creation

- Document processes and procedures thoroughly

- Push and/or define hardware and art limitations for the project

- Work efficiently with programming staff while representing the art

- Mentor other artists in this discipline

- Review and recommend software for production

- Meet deadlines with proficiency

- Use commercially available digital software competently

- Develop new techniques and processes to solve production challenges

- Work closely with the tech team to design, debug and evaluate new tools

- Interact and communicate effectively with management on both a project and studio level

- Assist in checking art content against technical guidelines prior to integration in the game

Position Qualifications/Requirements

- Thorough understanding of integration of assets into the game

- Experience developing pipelines

- Excellent problem solving capabilities

- Excellent knowledge and understanding of cutting edge techniques and tools

- A passion for video games

- Previous production experience with three or more complete development cycles in a similar role

- Fluency in English

Technical Requirements

- Maxscript or equivalent experience

- Understanding of scripting, shaders, and other technical issues

- Knowledge of advanced shader techniques

- Working knowledge of MAX and/or other 3D software package Photoshop, Z-brush,
Alienbrain

- Strong technical background


Soft-Skill Requirements

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively

- Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change

- Excellent personal relationship skills

- Task driven, self motivated, excellent time management skills

Bonus

- Previous experience in online games

- Leadership experience

- Knowledge of Unreal editor

For any more information on this position or to apply, please contact Nadja on +44 (0)1206 214422 or send your details for my attention to officemanager@opmjobs.com