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Ashley Perfonic
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Shader Artist

Threewave Software is looking for an extremely talented and proactive Shader Artist to join our amazing art team. You must have at least 2 years experience in multimedia entertainment production. In this position you will be get to create dazzling post-processing visual effects (heat shimmers, HDR, motion blurs, etc.). You will be in charge of enhancing the visual immersion of video games. You will report to the Art Lead and work closely with programmers and fellow artists.

Main Responsibilities:

•Create post-processing visual effects for a next-generation title.


Education and Experience:

•BFA from an accredited art or design institution, or equivalent diploma and or equivalent work experience.
•At least 1 year experience in creating graphic shaders for video games.
•At least 2 year experience working in the game industry.

Required:

•In-Depth knowledge of several next-generation mapping techniques.
•In-Depth knowledge of lighting techniques.
•Understanding of HLSL, GLSL, or Cg.
•Experience working with shader model 2.0 and/or shader model 3.0 (vertex and pixel).
•Knowledge of complex shader pipelines such as Unreal3, Maya or Max.
•Strong mathematical skills.
•Strong communication skills.
•Enthusiastic and good spirited.
•In-depth technical knowledge of 3DSMax, Maya or Softimage XSI.

Preferences:

•Has shipped one title has a shader artist.
•Understanding of graphic compression techniques.
•Experience using Render Monkey.
•Experience using Z-Brush.
•Experience with a scripting language (Maxscript, Mel, etc.)
•Passion for FPS.
•Traditional Art Background.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Application Requirements:

*Due to time constraints, individuals who are Legally Entitled to Work in Canada are preferred at this time, however foreign applicants will be kept on file for future consideration*

Documentation:

•Cover letter stating your availability.
•Current Resume stating the list of credits, titles and platforms.

Portfolio:

We’re looking for someone who has a comprehensive portfolio which may incorporate some of the following:
•Examples of lighting composition, use of light and shadows
•Examples of different artistic styles
•Examples of various spectacular (explosions)
•Examples of natural effects (smoke, fire, water)
•Examples of texture creation
•Prop, objects Designs
•Example of animations

Submission Instructions:

If you meet the noted requirements and want to be part of a successful team offering a bright future then we want to hear from you!

Please apply to the attention of Kathy Gibson, Director of Human Resources via [email="jobs@threewavesoftware.com."]jobs@threewavesoftware.com.[/email] Special thanks to all applicants for their interest. Due to the volume of applicants, no phone calls please.

www.threewavesoftware.com
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