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Tech Art Intern

Who We Are:

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, Seoul and Austin 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.

What We Need:

The NBA TechArt team is a diverse group of talented Technical Artists that perform a wide variety of tasks. We write and maintain tools for the art department, rig the characters, props, and clothing, and do a lot of problem solving. We're looking for a highly motivated student or recent graduate that is excited to learn from experienced Technical Artists and improve their skinning and programming skills. You will be working on a variety of tasks that may include skinning clothing, setting up dynamic hair systems, writing tools in Python, and troubleshooting problems.

What You Will Do:

• Skin and rig clothing assets
• Setup dynamic systems for real-time game assets
• Attend team meetings
• Build and test artwork in the game engine
• Work closely with the character team
• Troubleshoot issues

Who We Think Will Be A Great Fit:

• Passionate about making great quality games and are willing to take on a variety of tasks
• Comfortable working in Maya and have basic rigging skills
• Portfolio that demonstrates skinning of organic models (clothing, characters, etc.)
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Nice To Have:

• Version control software (Perforce, Git, SVN)
• Scripting or programming (Python, MEL, C#, C++)
• Production management software (Shotgun, Jira)
• Dynamic systems (hair and cloth simulation)
• Game editors and engines

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