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Tech Artist

Amazon
Seattle, Washington, USA
2 years ago
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JOIN AMAZON GAME STUDIOS AND HELP SHAPE THE FUTURE OF GAMES!
Amazon Game Studios is seeking an exceptionally skilled and enthusiastic Systems Designer to join our team either in Seattle, WA. This designer will work alongside our design and engineering team to design, implement, and balance captivating game systems that drive exciting game play for an unannounced mobile game.

In this role you will lead the charge on art performance, shader/materials creation, optimization, and much more for new and upcoming mobile games. The ideal candidate has a proven track record contributing to high quality Mobile and PC or Console titles. You have deep technical knowledge of UE4 (Unreal Engine 4), geek out on art pipelines and software packages such as 3D Max or Maya, and have a knack for art scripting and tools. You possess strong communication skills and production sensibilities. You have the talent to produce and implement the highest quality work. You want to take risks, to invent, and are driven to make the best games in the industry. You should be able to work independently and be comfortable with taking direction and critique on your work. You’ll be sharing your hard-earned knowledge while working within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team of designers, artists, and programmers as you continue to develop your skill set by teaching and learning from your teammates. You thrive in a fast paced environment and aim to create great games that will be loved by millions of players for years to come.
Day to day you'll work with our team to create and implement amazing visuals, prototype new and exciting features, optimize art, be an advocate for the customer, and wear multiple hats.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Examine and optimize various types of art content such as models, textures, vfx, rigs, animations, and engine assets
· Provide technical solutions and tools to artists to allow them to create super high quality optimized art
· Work closely with multiple disciplines and stakeholders to ensure art and gameplay work together to provide players with the best possible experience
· Create professional quality materials
· Be a jack of all trades when necessary to generate the largest impact during various phases of development


Amazon Games applies the principles of Amazonian culture to the world of game design. We have a diverse team of talented, creative people pairing their love of making games with the unique strengths that come with being part of Amazon. Across all of our teams and locations, we are united by a common purpose: to share great gaming experiences with customers around the world. We believe in a future where everyone is a gamer and everyone can create, compete, collaborate and connect through games, and we are looking for the right people to help us build that future. With the power of Twitch and AWS at your fingertips, you will have the chance to innovate in gameplay, creativity, marketing, and technology, while working alongside some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry.

About Us

Inclusive Culture, Work/Life Balance, & Career Growth
Here at AWS, we embrace our differences and are committed to furthering our culture of inclusion. We offer ten employee-led affinity groups with 190 global chapters, innovative benefits, and annual and ongoing learning experiences (including our Conversations on Race and Ethnicity (CORE) and AmazeCon (gender diversity) conferences). Our team also puts a high value on work-life balance and offers flexible working hours. We believe striking the right balance between your personal and professional life is critical to life-long happiness and fulfillment. Additionally, our team is dedicated to supporting you with mentorship and pathways for ongoing development. We have a broad mix of experience levels and tenures, and are building an environment that celebrates knowledge sharing and promotes career choice.

Basic Qualifications

· 1+ year Experience in Unreal Engine 4 with working knowledge of blueprints and engine art tools
· 1+ Shipped and/or operated a live mobile game
· 3+ Years as a Technical Artist
· 1+ years working Experience with various 3D software packages: 3DsMax, Maya, Photoshop, After Effects, etc…
· Strong portfolio with clear examples of stylized work in video games
· Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Preferred Qualifications

· Experience with cross-platform/cross-play games
· Experience with multiplayer games
· Meets/exceeds Amazon’s leadership principles requirements for this role
· Meets/exceeds Amazon’s functional/technical depth and complexity for this role

Amazon is committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace. Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status. For individuals with disabilities who would like to request an accommodation, please visit https://www.amazon.jobs/en/disability/us

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