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Senior Technical Artist
3 years ago
Job Description
- Developing powerful and efficient workflows for the Art team
- Researching and implementing new techniques and procedures to improve game asset quality
- Helping improve and refine shader, texture, lighting quality
- Exploring and help develop new technologies for integration into the asset pipeline
- Identifying and resolve pipeline issues without supervision
- Analyzing and improve art asset inefficiencies to optimize console and PC performance
- Working with programmers on developing new features and workflows
- Providing R&D projects and pipeline and workflows improvements
- Bug Fixing and describing R&D case studies in the knowledge base
- Creating materials and support and existing material systems.
- Making final materials for characters, environment assets, effects, etc, anything that is overly complex or technical Level Work.
- Acting as a liaison between the Engineering and Art departments
- Maintaining the production and software pipeline and meeting deadlines
- Sharing knowledge with less experienced peers
- Occasionally supporting Lead in recruitment projects with HR collaboration
Qualifications
- At least 5+ years of game development experience
- At least one AAA title developed and shipped from start to finish
- Solid understanding of creative and game development processes
- Experience in all aspects of creating game content
- Advanced Maya knowledge
- Advanced knowledge of Photoshop, Zbrush/Mudbox, Substance Designer
- Strong knowledge of current 3D graphics techniques
- Strong knowledge of particle systems, environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting, and dynamics
- High proficiency in technical problem solving
- Visual scripting in Unreal Engine Editor
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English
- Open-minded team player attitude
- Strong work ethic and self-motivated
- Passionate about playing and making video games
Nice to have
- Scripting and plug-in writing skills with Maya plus Python or C++
- Extensive experience working the Unreal Engine especially with Blueprints, Material Editor, and Matinee
- Max Scripting and HLSL or shader programming experience
- Houdini experience
Additional Information
What we offer
- A competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Personal development opportunities and the possibility to work in a multicultural environment
- Work in a creative team with people full of passion for what they do
- Private health care including dental treatment & MultiSport card
- Business trips and integration events
- Comprehensive assistance in relocation
- Fresh fruits, snacks, and beverages for everyone in the office
- Free library with a wide range of games and books
- In-company English language classes and Polish lessons for foreigners
- An informal atmosphere, no dress code, no unwanted formalities
Company Description
People Can Fly is one of the leading and most experienced Unreal Engine studios in the world. We took off in 2002 and since then, we have never slowed down. We made our mark on the action-shooter genre, developing titles such as Painkiller, Bulletstorm, and Gears of War: Judgement. After being part of the Epic Games family, our desire to stay free and create on our own terms eventually made us independent.
Over the years our studio has grown from 40 to nearly 300 people, whom we affectionately call ‘aviators’, located across the globe. You’ll now find us not only in Poland but also in the United Kingdom, the United States, and Canada. Our world-class creative teams are currently working on two exciting AAA projects - Outriders and a brand new action-adventure title.
We make great games and this is why freedom and ownership stay at the center of everything we do. We make sure that our culture stays informal, whilst direct communication and a quick decision-making process really matter. As a PCF aviator, you’ll have a real impact on the games we’re working on. You’ll also receive access to our solid know-how, creative resources, and constructive feedback at every stage of development. We want to embrace your contribution!
This is a unique moment in our history. Take flight on this amazing journey with us and become a part of something truly special!
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