.Senior Technical Artist | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote Escape Velocity is looking for a Senior Technical Artist who will be responsible for supporting the Environment Art team on different tasks like creating shaders, and content and help maintain our build stability.What we will do together:Work with art and engineering to understand art requirements and technical limitationsWork in partnership with the art teams to facilitate their work writing shaders, working on content etcResearch and prototype new techniques to improve the efficiency of content productionAcquire a deep understanding of engine tools and technology and be able to explain how to work with them to content creatorsAnalyze game performance using profiling tools, identify offenders, and propose solutions while considering visual targetsWhat you will bring:Our ideal Senior Technical Artist has both artistic and technical background that covers many disciplines.
We need someone who can work autonomously and with just general direction can convert ideas into functional tools that will make the lives of artists better.Our Senior Technical Artist is a clear communicator who promotes ideas about improvements in every aspect of the artist's life and productivity.
Preferably someone with Unreal Engine experience.5+ years of experience in a Technical Art related fieldAt least two released titles on the current or previous console generation (gen8, gen9), preferably AAAStrong knowledge of one of the major 3D Modelling packages, preferably 3DS MaxExperience with a scripting language, preferably PythonUnderstanding of Object-Oriented programmingAbility to work independently with a high level of autonomyExperience with Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and PhotoshopExperience with Renderdoc, Razor Profiler or Unreal InsightsStrong ability to learn new areas of developmentAbility to work well within a team atmosphereExcellent time management skillsCreative problem-solving skillsBenefits:Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits and what we believe is a fantastic project.
We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues.
We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time.
To that end, we are fully remote and support team members nearly anywhere in the world.
We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing bad news.
We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours you're clocking.
We believe in constant improvement across all areas - from the game itself to our production design.How to apply:Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV