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Technical Artist Intern (Part Time)

At Endless Studios, we envision a digitally empowered future for every student. We’re a youth-centric game making studio where budding creators collaborate with professionals to develop games.

We are designed to mirror the authentic environment of a professional game studio to train technical skills like coding and design, alongside soft skills such as leadership and problem-solving. By blending game development with an enriching learning experience, we aim to nurture a community of young creators ready to innovate in a digital future.

Job Description:

We are seeking a creative and enthusiastic Technical Artist Intern to contribute to our independent, community-based games. As a Technical Artist, you will play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between art and technology, enhancing the visual and technical aspects of our game development. This is an exciting opportunity for individuals with 1-2 years of experience or equivalent education to bring their artistic and technical skills to the forefront of game creation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Art and Technology Integration:
  • Collaborate with artists and programmers to implement and optimize art assets within the game engine.
  • Ensure seamless integration of 2D and 3D assets while maintaining visual quality and performance.
• Shader Development:
  • Assist in the creation and optimization of shaders to achieve desired visual effects and rendering techniques.
  • Collaborate with the art team to implement and refine shader-based materials.
• Optimization and Performance:
  • Identify and address performance bottlenecks related to art assets and rendering.
  • Optimize assets for different platforms and hardware configurations.
• Collaboration with Design Team:
  • Work closely with game designers to understand and implement visual elements that align with the game's creative direction.
  • Iterate on visual designs based on feedback from the design team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Game and Interactive Media Design, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent education).
• Or 1-2 years of experience in technical art or a related role within the video game industry.
• Proficiency in art and design software such as Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, etc.
• Basic understanding of scripting languages (e.g., Python) for automation tasks.
• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

If you are a technically-minded artist with a passion for video games and a desire to contribute to the visual excellence of game development, we encourage you to apply. Join our team and be a key player in bringing stunning visuals to our games!