Mid-Senior Technical Artist (D&D - PC Console) in Gameloft

Job Description

Join our talented team as we embark on an uncharted gaming adventure! We're on the lookout for a passionate Senior Technical Artist to contribute their skills to our Dungeons & Dragons® PC/console project. This innovative game will blend the features of action-RPG/survival with unique elements of life-simulation games to redefine the genre and capture the imaginations of players worldwide.

Job Description 

• Help create and manage the character and creature art pipeline, with a strong focus on building the advanced customization system.
• Collaborate with the Character and VFX teams to implement visual effects, shaders, and advanced materials.
• Work closely with the animation team to design and implement complex custom character rigs.
• Develop the flow and maintain an optimized technical art pipeline.
• Help the programming team to develop unique features, debug, profile and optimize game content for the target platforms.
• Work closely with the art team to integrate art content in game engines and create tools to facilitate the production process.
• Create tools to improve the artists' workflow, while keeping user experience in mind.
• Support the artists by documenting tools, creating guidelines and developing best practices.
• Stay up to date with the latest tools and techniques being used in the video game industry and identify which ones can be applied to the project.
• Mentor Intermediate and Junior Tech Artists, as needed.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Strong skills in advanced character and creature rigging and skinning, body mechanics, and animation styles
• Experience in simulation, morphing flow/systems
• Advanced proficiency in 3d software as Maya or 3ds Max
• Skilled in creating and optimizing visual effects in real time, with a strong understanding of designing shaders and/or complex special effects
• Deep understanding of tools and workflows for cross-platform productions
• Knowledge of scripting languages
• Knowledge of profiling/debugging tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address technical challenges
• Ability to clearly and effectively communicate ideas and processes
• Effective time-management skills and ability to meet deadlines
• Knowledge of the latest trends and developments in graphics for stylized productions

Benefits:

• Join a top global mobile and video games publisher using the latest technologies.
• Work with a talented international team in a friendly, creative environment.
• Gain experience in the fast-paced and innovative video games industry.
• Contribute to high-ranking products recognized worldwide.
• Grow your career with dynamic promotions and global opportunities.

What Gameloft offers:

• Possibility to work remote in a global product company with talented people.
• Competitive salary according to the qualifications.
• 21-day paid vacation, 5 days paid sick leave and national holidays as non-working days
• Medical insurance, psychologist
• Parental leave
• Own educational platform with courses, training programs, certifications
• Employee Referral Program with great bonuses.

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Additional Information

If you are passionate about game development and have the skills and experience we are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Please submit your resume and portfolio for consideration.

In order to consider your application, we require you to send the full version of your CV in English. Your CV must include a portfolio link. Your portfolio will convey technical mastery and a natural eye for artistic creativity and design.

Join us to bring the epic world of Dungeons & Dragons to life through your creative and technical skills!