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Mobile Tech Art Lead

Echtra Games is looking for a Mobile Tech Art Lead to join our growing team on a new cross platform ARPG project. We are seeking a Mobile Tech Art Lead to establish, automate, and maintain our mobile development pipelines and ensure the game is performant on mobile by optimizing, converting, and reducing assets where needed. Our ideal candidate is a great communicator, teammate, and proactive problem solver, seeking out potential issues before they become problems.

We are a small game studio in San Francisco with a team of veteran game developers. At Echtra, we value diversity and support work-life balance. We have great benefits, an open vacation policy, and flexible schedules.

Main Responsibilities

• Optimization and conversion from PC/console to mobile with a focus on performance.
• Develop and maintain tools for the mobile production pipeline, automating as much as possible.
• Work closely with the Rendering Engineer to create optimal lighting and rendering solutions for both characters and environments on mobile.
• Help create materials/shaders to achieve unique styles and hit amazing visual quality.
• Help tackle any mobile related bugs.

Requirements

• Has shipped at least one mobile title.
• Familiarity with the mobile game development process from pre-production to launch.
• A deep knowledge of mobile optimization technologies and techniques for memory and performance.
• Intermediate skills with 3D modeling, rigging, and UV texturing with professional 3D software such as Maya or ZBrush.
• Python, PyMel, Mel and familiarity with OS and file management.
• Experience creating materials for Unreal and strong understanding of shaders and light and rendering models.
• Experience working in Perforce or other source control software.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Pluses

• Has shipped a mobile title that was developed in Unreal.
• Familiarity with C++ or Python for use in creating tools or components in Unreal Engine Editor is a huge plus.
• Have an understanding of Animation, Rigging, and VFX pipelines.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary, bonus plan, Zynga RSU’s (Restricted Stock Units), ESPP (Employee Stock Purchase Plan)
• 401K Company Match Contribution
• Medical, dental, vision, EAP, life insurance, and disability benefits
• Virtual mental health and neurodiversity support programs
• Family planning support program
• Generous paid maternity/parental leave
• Subsidized Back-up child care
• Flexible working hours
• Culture of diversity and inclusion including employee resource groups

Zynga is an equal opportunity employer. We are proud of our diverse community; we do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, medical condition, disability, or any other class or characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome candidates, players, employees, and partners from all backgrounds. Join us!

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