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Pipeline- TD

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world’s top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Agoura Hills, Novato, Orange County, Budapest, Shanghai, and Seoul are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

Do you love the technology of computer graphics, games, and animation? Have experience building tools, workflows, and pipeline optimizations that make the creative work of game development even more fun than it already is? If so, let’s connect—we have a job that might interest you!

We are looking for a Pipeline TD to join our Tech Art team. In this role you will be working on an enormous roster of WWE Superstars, responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of the Art Pipeline Tools. The primary focus is ensuring artist efficiency. Our studio is in a Windows environment, using Maya, Motion Builder, Photoshop, Substance Painter, Shotgun, Perforce amongst many other tools.

WWE2K is an exciting and challenging game franchise with a diverse set of features and requirements. You will grow and develop in many different areas, learning from a highly skilled team while working on cutting-edge technology. We are open to candidates from all industries who have a passion for games. A list of qualifications is provided below, but please do not hesitate to apply if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications.

What You’ll Do:

• Collaborate with Art and Engineering to drive research, workflows, and technologies for improved deformations, animation fidelity, and streamlined creation processes
• Provide software and tools support to production and artists
• Troubleshoot technical issues and provide user support
• Work on software and tools of a high degree of complexity, requiring thorough understanding of the overall pipeline
• Develop comprehensive knowledge of software and systems; drive the development and evolution of standards and conventions

Requirements:

• At least 6 years of experience in a TD position
• Advanced Python knowledge
• Excellent understanding of Qt / PySide, and Maya
• Understanding of game engine limitations
• Experience researching, piloting, and rolling out new techniques
• Experience in designing and creating systems, tools, and assets for projects
• Experience with version control system(P4), and Shotgun software
• Ability to communicate cross-discipline and provide innovative solutions to pipeline issues.
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Detail oriented and strong self-sufficient trouble shooter
• Ability to adapt and work in a fast-paced environment
• Write and maintain technical documentation

Nice to have:

• Knowledge of Perforce and Shotgun API
• Experience with Rigging, Physics Simulation or shaders
• Experience with C++, PyMel
• Experience with Substance Painter, Photoshop, Motion Builder

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