Rocksteady London hiring 3x Senior Technical Artists

Rocksteady · Jan 2016

Rocksteady Studios is looking to add to its family of permanent staff. We are looking for an exceptionally talented senior technical artist who are ready for the challenge of producing an AAA title on the next generation platforms.

Technical Requirements

Excellent understanding of Pixel & Vertex Shaders
Knowledge of at least one of the following: HLSL or GLSL, Python, C++, Java, MAXScript or MEL
Understanding of 3D Math functions (linear algebra & vector maths) for real time graphics
Knowledge of 3dsmax, Photoshop & Unreal Engine toolsets
Experience with geometry or compute Shaders a bonus
Experience working on shipped titles for consoles, as either Technical Artist or Artist
Experience using profiling tools for performance reviews and optimisations
Experience with creative coding frameworks a bonus

Skill Requirements

Solid understanding of art optimisation techniques
A strong artistic ability, shown preferably within real-time game engines
A great ability to think creatively to overcome technical challenges
Great communication skills and a positive attitude
Strong organisational skills
A strong desire to investigate new techniques in the field
Familiarity with the creation of user-friendly tools and systems that enable artists

Key Responsibilities

Daily support for Art and Tech teams
Problem solving for key production issues
Recognising inefficiencies and pipeline issues and identifies solutions
Enabling other team members to achieve tasks in an efficient & consistent manner
Developing tools & scripts for 3rd party software (Max, Photoshop) and in-house tools
Creation & maintenance of documentation for Technical Art features and tools to provide for the team
Liaise between Art and Engine programming teams on a daily basis to facilitate production needs
Regularly profile scenes and highlight/address issues with relevant individuals

Benefits

Private family medical care
Private dental care
Contributory pension scheme
Annual bonus scheme
World class training speakers hosted on-site & access to various online training sites
On-site subsidised Masseuse, Yoga, Life Drawing, Parking & Haircuts
Quarterly salary & promotion reviews
Yearly Line Manager & Studio Peer Performance review process
Film nights in our Mocap theatre
Subsidised gym in the office complex
Discounts to WB goodies i.e. HBO, WB films, TV, Harry Potter tour
State of the art office with the entire 120+ team in 1 open-plan room
Pre-Release screenings of WB films at their private, London cinema
Overseas Relocation Service

We also have the following CODING positions open

1xEngine Programmer (Optimisation)
1xEngine Programmer (Graphics)
2x Engine Programmers (Core Engine)
1x Lead Network Coder
1x Senior Network Coder
1x Lead Player Coder
1x Lead UI Coder

For full job specs, benefits and all available roles please visit http://rocksteadyltd.com/#jobs

And to apply for the above jobs please send your CV and covering email to jobs@rocksteadyltd.com