DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Work with artists to create best practices and optimize workflow
• Work with programmers to develop new features
• Analyze memory and performance concerns throughout a project's development
• Research and help implement new ways to identify and optimize content and development
• Create efficient materials for use in master shaders, characters, environments and effects
• Author and maintain scripts to be used by artists in our content creation applications
• Streamline workflow by proactively finding solutions and by working with production
• Help research and create prototypes to bring the team's ideas to life

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Expert knowledge of 3ds Max or Maya, Photoshop
• Expertise working with Unreal Engine and experience with other game engines (e.g. Unity)
• Able to collaborate and work well with teams from various disciplines
• Take charge in optimization of content for memory and performance gains, while maintaining visual fidelity
• Problem-solve and provide a clear solution to complicated issues
• Ability to think out-of-the-box to overcome technical challenges
• Passionate about AAA games and game development
• Motivated, self-driven and enthusiastic
• Working knowledge of Max Script, MEL Script and Python

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• 3+ years of industry experience
• Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following artistic disciplines: environment art, animation, effects, lighting and physics
• Experience with current generation console platforms (Xbox One and Playstation 4)
• Experience with memory/performance tools such as GPAD/RAZOR, PIX, or Renderdoc
• Experience with other popular (e.g. Unity) or proprietary engines
• Strong balance of creative/visual aesthetics and technical skills
• Technical Writing experience a plus
• At least 1 shipped console/PC title

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Schedule:

• 8 hour shift