Advanced Technical Artist

Job Description

The Job

Join the Wonder Woman team and help bring an iconic DC Super Hero to life!

Monolith Productions, the award-winning AAA studio who brought you F.E.A.R. and Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor, seeks an Advanced Technical Artist is an individual contributor who is a recognized expert in their field and holds a wealth of knowledge in dealing with the technical issues around content creation for video games. The Advanced Technical artist will produce work that is at the highest level of quality and difficulty. They have a proven track record of resolving the most complex and broad reaching challenges related to content construction, pipeline management and leading-edge visuals. The Advanced Technical Artist makes important contributions to key Monolith initiatives and projects and participates in setting product and/or functional vision within the studio. Areas the Advanced Technical Artist is responsible for include visual R&D, performance monitoring, standard setting, as well as process and pipeline issues.

The Daily - Production Process
• The Advanced Technical Artist spearheads R&D efforts for tools, content and new technologies in relationship to art and aesthetics.
• Participates in setting strategic vision for content and tools
• Collaborates with engineering to develop cutting edge tools and technologies

Content Creation:
• Identifies and executes on the most difficult content creation problems for the project.
• Researches future solutions or cutting edge content technologies
• Reviews pipelines and content creation process to identify best practices.

The Essentials
• 8+ years in the video game industry.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Must be familiar with most modern 3D software packages (Houdini, Maya, 3D Studio Max, Motion Builder, zBrush etc.).
• Strong understanding of game development process
• Strong understanding of methods of optimizing game art assets for game engines and optimizing pipelines and processes.
• Strong understanding of Python / C# / scripting languages or similar systems required.

The Nice to Haves
• A Strong understanding of modern 3d engines and the technology behind them.
• Strong 2D drawing and digital painting skills.
• Diligence with individual and team tasks, schedule and adherence to budget limitations.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-r7k5yq-3-149-250-1-42 in your application.