TECHNICAL ARTIST [m/f]

YAGER

[FONT=&quot]YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart. [/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]TECHNICAL ARTIST [m/f][/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]YAGER seeks the talents of a seasoned and passionate Technical Artist who enjoys a collaborative creative work environment and is looking to work with like minded professionals to create a true action experience for multiple next-generation platforms.[/FONT]
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[FONT=&quot]Responsibilities[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Research and develop [/FONT][FONT=&quot]solutions for complex art and design workflows in collaboration with the respective department leads[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Design, implement and maintain art and level design production pipeline using both off-the-shelf and proprietary software[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Establish asset creation guidelines and standards[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Establish content budgets for artists and level designers[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Create training files, examples, text and tutorials and assist the art and level design departments in learning new technologies and processes[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Review current and emerging technologies and technical developments for incorporation into the game engine[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Provide feedback on contingency solutions and timelines[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Establish performance profiling and guidelines[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Documentation of new systems and tools[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Report directly to the Lead Technical Artist and work closely with other disciplines in small interdisciplinary teams.[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Qualifications:[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]At least 2 years experience as a Technical Artist [/FONT][FONT=&quot]in game development[/FONT][FONT=&quot]or modding[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Strong understanding of technical limits and excellent technical problem solving skills[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Strong knowledge of the Unreal Engine [/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Strong knowledge of 3ds Max/Maya[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Knowledge of additional 3D and 2D authoring tools[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Knowledge of current 3D graphics techniques[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Scripting experience (Max Script, Mel, Python, Lua or UC)[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Experience with content management systems (Perforce, Alienbrain)[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Excellent communication and team skills[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Strong verbal and written communication skills in English[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Desirable skills:[/FONT]

• [FONT=&quot]Experience in developing for XBox 360 or Playstation 3 is beneficial[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Knowledge of modelling, lighting, texturing/shading, rendering, rigging, skinning, animation, in-game physics and special effects[/FONT]
• [FONT=&quot]Experience with procedural building generation (CityEngine, UE3 ProcBuilding or similar)[/FONT]

[FONT=&quot]Interested?
[/FONT][FONT=&quot]Please send your application (covering letter, C.V., references, work samples – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference "Technical Artist (f/m)" and on which page you first found the job ad in the subject line of your email.
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YAGER Development GmbH[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
Human Resources Manager
Pfuelstrasse 5
10997 Berlin

email: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]jobs@yager.de[/FONT][FONT=&quot]
web: [/FONT][FONT=&quot]www.yager.de[/FONT]