Vcentertainment
Senior Technical Artist - WWE 2K Austin, TX
Vcentertainment, Novato, California, United States, 94949
Overview
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 Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada 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. Do you prize efficiency, productivity, and the happiness that comes from helping a team do their best work? Do you love the technology of computer graphics, games, and animation? Have experience building tools, rigs, workflows, and pipeline optimizations that make the creative work of game development even more fun than it already is? Our Austin studio is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join our Tech Art team. You will grow and develop in many different areas, learning from a highly skilled team while working on cutting-edge technology. We are open to candidates from all industries who have a passion for games. A list of qualifications is provided below, but please do not hesitate to apply if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Responsibilities
Build and maintain technologies associated with art pipelines and workflows Collaborate with Art and Engineering to drive research, identify new workflows, technologies for improved pipelines, and streamlined creation processes Solve technical issues related to rigs, animations, hair and cloth simulations, and performance capture Collaborate with other technical artists daily to find opportunities for improved workflows and tools Partner with the engineering team to ensure build stability, and to ensure that memory and performance budgets are being maintained Mentor other artists as needed Learn from and grow with some of the top talent in the industry Qualifications
5+ years in the games, film, or animation industries Pro-active problem solvers who like complex challenges Proficiency with Python/C#/C++ Fluent in Maya with significant experience in animation, rigging, shaders along with MEL Script/Maya API experience Familiarity with cloth and rigid/soft body physics setup for characters, including collision volumes Skilled with using Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, Perforce, and Motion Builder Experience working with existing pipelines to debug and optimize art asset reduction and validation Passion for tackling mobile centric challenges and understanding mobile platform limitations Love for video games (not just ours!) This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Salary ranges for pay transparency locations — California: $108,900 - $152,500; New York State (incl. NYC): $98,100 - $137,300; Washington: $108,900 - $152,500; New Jersey: $98,100 - $137,300; British Columbia: CAD 96,400 - 135,000. Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may include a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. Details will be provided if an offer is extended. If hired, employment will be at-will and the company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation or benefit programs at any time, including for reasons related to performance or market factors. EEO & Privacy
2K is an equal employment opportunity employer. 2K does not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against individuals based on any protected characteristic. As part of our hiring process, 2K will collect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The Privacy Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your data rights. If you need more information, contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Privacy Notice.
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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 Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada 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. Do you prize efficiency, productivity, and the happiness that comes from helping a team do their best work? Do you love the technology of computer graphics, games, and animation? Have experience building tools, rigs, workflows, and pipeline optimizations that make the creative work of game development even more fun than it already is? Our Austin studio is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join our Tech Art team. You will grow and develop in many different areas, learning from a highly skilled team while working on cutting-edge technology. We are open to candidates from all industries who have a passion for games. A list of qualifications is provided below, but please do not hesitate to apply if you don’t meet 100% of the qualifications. Responsibilities
Build and maintain technologies associated with art pipelines and workflows Collaborate with Art and Engineering to drive research, identify new workflows, technologies for improved pipelines, and streamlined creation processes Solve technical issues related to rigs, animations, hair and cloth simulations, and performance capture Collaborate with other technical artists daily to find opportunities for improved workflows and tools Partner with the engineering team to ensure build stability, and to ensure that memory and performance budgets are being maintained Mentor other artists as needed Learn from and grow with some of the top talent in the industry Qualifications
5+ years in the games, film, or animation industries Pro-active problem solvers who like complex challenges Proficiency with Python/C#/C++ Fluent in Maya with significant experience in animation, rigging, shaders along with MEL Script/Maya API experience Familiarity with cloth and rigid/soft body physics setup for characters, including collision volumes Skilled with using Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, Perforce, and Motion Builder Experience working with existing pipelines to debug and optimize art asset reduction and validation Passion for tackling mobile centric challenges and understanding mobile platform limitations Love for video games (not just ours!) This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Salary ranges for pay transparency locations — California: $108,900 - $152,500; New York State (incl. NYC): $98,100 - $137,300; Washington: $108,900 - $152,500; New Jersey: $98,100 - $137,300; British Columbia: CAD 96,400 - 135,000. Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. The total compensation package may include a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and other benefits. Details will be provided if an offer is extended. If hired, employment will be at-will and the company reserves the right to modify base salary and other compensation or benefit programs at any time, including for reasons related to performance or market factors. EEO & Privacy
2K is an equal employment opportunity employer. 2K does not discriminate, harass, or retaliate against individuals based on any protected characteristic. As part of our hiring process, 2K will collect personal information in accordance with the Privacy Notice for Job Applicants. The Privacy Notice provides information about how we use your data and how you can exercise your data rights. If you need more information, contact the Privacy Contact identified in the Privacy Notice.
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