Technical Artist - Blue Castle Games (Vancouver)
Over the past four years, Blue Castle Games has brought together 160 of the most talented minds in the industry, shipping three titles in the process and are currently creating Capcoms Dead Rising 2. We have lots of new exciting work to be done, thats where you come in.
A Technical Artist at Blue Castle Games can proactively identify the artists needs, proposing then delivering an effective workflow and the tools to support it. Extensive scripting work in Maya, Max and Photoshop will be required. You will provide support to the production pipeline whilst working as a liaison between the engineering, art, animation and design teams.
An equal combination of a strong visual sensibility and deep technical knowledge is a necessity. Experience in world, character or animation creation is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement and improve content creation workflows
- Script, edit and source tools, gismos and widgets for Maya, Max, Photoshop and other packages
- Problem solve, troubleshoot and wrangle issues with world, prop and character production
- Manage and maintain our art production pipelines whilst constantly driving improvements and enhancements
- Maintain the technical integrity of the content throughout production
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 shipped Xbox360 or PS3 titles, credited as Technical Artist or similar
- Expert level usage of Maya or Max with proven advanced scripting ability
- Knowledge of and experience with real-time shaders and visual FX
- Proven track record of working effectively with artists, engineers and their leads
- Strong attention to technical detail whilst having an excellent eye for form, colour and tone
- Insight into the methods and techniques used to produce the finest of todays game visuals
To apply for this position, please go to http://www.bluecastlegames.com/careers
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SAMPLE WORK REQUIRED: Examples of scripts, tools and plug-ins for optimal processes, including a description of your contribution, the challenges you faced and their benefit to production, will be requested.
BLUE CASTLE GAMES (www.bluecastlegames.com) is a full-service, multi-project and multi-platform 3rd party developer located in Vancouver, Canada. The studio was formed in 2005, fulfilling the desire to start a company where creativity, experience and hard work come together to create outstanding games. Today Blue Castle Games is a 160-person studio and in its short tenure, has developed and shipped The BIGS, MLB Front Office Manager, and The BIGS 2 (all published by 2K Sports). Currently in development is our AAA Action project, Dead Rising 2, which will be published by Capcom and released on multiple platforms.
A Technical Artist at Blue Castle Games can proactively identify the artists needs, proposing then delivering an effective workflow and the tools to support it. Extensive scripting work in Maya, Max and Photoshop will be required. You will provide support to the production pipeline whilst working as a liaison between the engineering, art, animation and design teams.
An equal combination of a strong visual sensibility and deep technical knowledge is a necessity. Experience in world, character or animation creation is a must.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Design, implement and improve content creation workflows
- Script, edit and source tools, gismos and widgets for Maya, Max, Photoshop and other packages
- Problem solve, troubleshoot and wrangle issues with world, prop and character production
- Manage and maintain our art production pipelines whilst constantly driving improvements and enhancements
- Maintain the technical integrity of the content throughout production
REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum of 2 shipped Xbox360 or PS3 titles, credited as Technical Artist or similar
- Expert level usage of Maya or Max with proven advanced scripting ability
- Knowledge of and experience with real-time shaders and visual FX
- Proven track record of working effectively with artists, engineers and their leads
- Strong attention to technical detail whilst having an excellent eye for form, colour and tone
- Insight into the methods and techniques used to produce the finest of todays game visuals
To apply for this position, please go to http://www.bluecastlegames.com/careers
We thank all applicants for applying, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
SAMPLE WORK REQUIRED: Examples of scripts, tools and plug-ins for optimal processes, including a description of your contribution, the challenges you faced and their benefit to production, will be requested.
BLUE CASTLE GAMES (www.bluecastlegames.com) is a full-service, multi-project and multi-platform 3rd party developer located in Vancouver, Canada. The studio was formed in 2005, fulfilling the desire to start a company where creativity, experience and hard work come together to create outstanding games. Today Blue Castle Games is a 160-person studio and in its short tenure, has developed and shipped The BIGS, MLB Front Office Manager, and The BIGS 2 (all published by 2K Sports). Currently in development is our AAA Action project, Dead Rising 2, which will be published by Capcom and released on multiple platforms.