Technical Artist Job

TECHNICAL ARTIST needed for a long term contract opportunity with YOH'Sclient in San Diego, CA.

THE BIG PICTURE:

The Technical Artist works as a bridge between the art and programming staff. Individuals in this role are generalists, excellent communicators, with strong problem solving skills, and with a respect for aesthetics. Candidates can be from an art, design, mathematics, engineering or science background; however they must demonstrate a comfort level in working with both art and science.

TOP SKILLS YOU SHOULD POSSESS:

- Computer generated art
- Knowledge of Maya
- Solid Mel Scripting

WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:

- Working with programming/technical staff the Senior Technical Artist ensures that CG assets are easily integrated into the game engine without sacrificing artistic integrity.
- Technical Artists will be expected to understand how game play and architecture issues can affect content creation and successfully develop workflows to compensate for such limitations on artistic content.
- Researching and developing new art tools, processes, and technologies for production of Real Time game artwork.
- Designing, implementing and maintaining art production paths using both off-the-shelf and proprietary software.
- Authoring, maintaining and customizing scripts for production team.
- Troubleshoot problems in pipeline and for individuals on as-needed basis.
- Creating proof-of-concept files for game art, effects, and animations.
- Creating training files, examples, text and tutorials and assisting art staff in learning new technologies and processes.
- Testing and evaluating new internal and off the shelf software tools and technologies for Real Time artwork development.
- Reviewing current and emerging technologies and technical developments for incorporation into the game engine.

WHAT YOU NEED TO BRING TO THE TABLE:

- BS degree in Computer Science, Engineering, Graphic Art, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- At least three (3+) years in computer generated art, preferably in game development.
- Excellent knowledge of Maya, with solid Mel Scripting skills.
- Knowledge of modelling, lighting, texturing/shading, rendering, rigging, skinning, and special effects.
- Experience with authoring tools such as Photoshop, ZBrush, Mudbox, Turtle, and Mental Ray.
- Programming experience considered a bonus (Cg/HLSL shaders, C/C++, Perl, etc) as are traditional drawing, painting, or sculpting skills.

IF THIS SOUNDS LIKE YOU, APPLY NOW!

RECRUITER: Kelly Kingera

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