Schell Games is a highly talented group of artists, programmers, producers, and game designers led by game industry veteran Jesse Schell. We're the largest full-service education and entertainment game development company in the United States. Since 2002, we've worked with world-class clients and partners to create interactive experiences that engage and inspire players of all ages across all platforms. Presently, we are focused on virtual reality, augmented reality, location-based experiences, and social games.
Do you like to work on innovative projects in a motivating, friendly atmosphere? Would you agree that games can engage and inspire?
If you answered "YES!" to both questions, you might be a fit for our studio!
ASSOCIATE TECHNICAL ARTIST POSITION
We are seeking a flexible and talented Associate Technical Artist that excels at working with team members to implement and iterate on design and art assets in the Unreal 4 Engine to join us for the first half of 2021! Candidates should be comfortable using Blueprints to create and maintain logic for gameplay events like setting up triggers VFXs and controlling Material parameters. Candidates should have a solid understanding of how to work in and coordinate the use of Animation Blueprints, Animation Sequences and Level Sequences. This applicant should possess a passion for learning and problem-solving, as well as demonstrate a creative and flexible approach to various systems. The ability to follow precise art direction and accept feedback readily is necessary.
Our ideal candidate will have the ability to handle both these technical and artistic issues as well as the ability to work in a team environment while meeting schedules and milestones.
AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY:
- Assisting implementation and integration of Niagara VFXs and triggered in-game events and cinematics in the Unreal 4 Engine
- Assisting animators and engineers debug issues related to gameplay and cinematic animations and events during development
- Work with artists and engineers to support existing pipelines as well as adding features and/or improvements
- Work closely with the Art Director to integrate assets into gameplay maps to meet concepts and lookdev
- Provides input on the technical methods to achieve the artistic goals and vision through all phases of the game development cycle
EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- Functional knowledge of Unreal 4 Engine to meet the above responsibilities confidently
- Functional knowledge of modeling, shaders, and animation in Maya
- Cross-discipline communication skills
- Flexibility and ability to iterate based on feedback and critique
DESIRED SKILLS:
- Familiarity with Shaders in Unreal
- Familiarity with the Niagara VFX system
- Familiarity with Animation
- Familiarity with asset optimization in Unreal
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND:
- BS/BA/BFA degree in graphic design, fine arts, animation, visual communication, CS, or similar preferred
Our studio is committed to providing an equitable and inclusive work environment that ensures that all applicants and team members are treated with dignity and respect. We will not tolerate any type of discrimination or harassment directed at any applicant or employee because of their gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, veteran, family or parental status, or any other protected group characteristic. This equal opportunity and nondiscrimination policy applies to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, promotions, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training.
Prohibiting discrimination and harassment is only one part of the equation. “ Diversity makes us strong ” is more than just something we say. We value diversity in all forms because it is essential to our success, and we want every member of our team to feel their best creative self. Our development environment and social culture are based on welcoming, respecting, and celebrating differences among our team members and our players. We rely on each person to add their own unique skills and perspective to our culture. Every member of our team is responsible for making the studio as inclusive and equitable as possible.
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Candidate selected for this position will be subject to standard employment verification and criminal background check upon offer of contingent employment.