Gearbox Software- Technical Artist
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Technical Artist
Art – Frisco, TexasGearbox is looking for a motivated Technical Artist to assist in the identification and optimization of game content, to ship efficient AAA quality games.
Please note: If you are looking for a Technical Animation or Rigging position please check our animation job listings for any openings. This Technical Artist position is not an animation position.
Responsibilities:
- Work with Artists to create best practices, and use them to optimize workflow
- Communicate and work closely with Programmers to develop new features
- Analyze memory/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 bring research and prototype to bring your coworkers ideas to life
Required Skills:
- Expert knowledge of 3ds Max (or Maya), Photoshop and game engines
- Experience working with Unreal Engine
- 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 enthusiasm to their craft
- Working knowledge of MaxScript, MEL Script and Python
Desired Skills:
- 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 or proprietary engines
- Strong balance of creative/visual aesthetics and technical skills
- Technical Writing experience a plus