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Alacrity Arthouse - Senior Tech Artist

Hi-Rez Studios is immediately hiring a qualified Technical Artist to work at our Alacrity Arthouse team. This position is 100% remote.

Our Tech Artist will focus on engine side implementation and setup, dealing heavily with Unreal Engine 3 and 4. Day to day tasks include engine side character setup, interfacing with programmers, working with designers, and supporting artists and animators to help shape the stage for characters, features, and systems.

The ideal candidate will have experience working with multiple teams and be a point of contact for troubleshooting and implementation within the engine. Have strong technical problem solving skills that allow for quick project execution. Be well rounded in multiple areas of the pipeline to identify blockers and produce quality work within the technical constraints of the project.

Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Paladins, and Hand of the Gods, as we embark on exciting new game projects!

What our Tech Artists do at Hi-Rez Studios:

• Export Animations from Maya/3DS Max and import them into Unreal.
• Create and maintain BluePrints, Anim Sets, Character Models, and Physics Assets in Unreal.
• Work with programmers to create the tech needed to support new features and systems.
• Work with designers to achieve the gameplay functionality needed.
• Work with the art teams to support their work engine side.
• Create and maintain database entries for characters/weapons and other game related assets.
• Maintain the integrity of the project by way of best practices, naming conventions, documentation, etc.
• Ability to troubleshoot existing tech and support incoming tech.

Who we are looking for:

• 2+ years of Technical Art or related experience.
• Unreal Engine 3/4 experience.
• Strong knowledge of Maya.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with multiple teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated, well organized, and able to multitask.
• Passion for games with a strong work ethic.