Ruckus Games is hiring: Technical Artist in Frisco

Technical ArtistDepartment: Tech ArtEmployment Type: Full TimeLocation: United StatesCompensation: $100,000 - $185,000 / yearDescriptionWe're looking for a Senior Material/Technical Artist with at least 5 years experience in game development and one shipped title. You will work closely with the Art Director and Programming team to help bridge the gap between the art and programming teams' day-to-day operations. You will be spearheading technical solutions and optimizations to find the balance between quality and efficiency. Our ideal candidate demonstrates both the artistic and technical sides of the art process, values teamwork, is autonomous, shows initiative and wants to work in a well-funded startup environment.ResponsibilitiesCollaborate with the artists, designers and programmers to integrate assets in the engineMaintain and improve the efficiency in workflows, content pipelines and develop tools for artistsWrite and maintain efficient shaders that support the art direction of the gameAnalyze and improve art asset inefficiencies and optimize game performance by working with artists and programmersCollaborate with design teams by creating mock ups and prototype assetsQualificationsAdvanced knowledge of building and creating tools for Unreal EngineA solid understanding of modeling, texture and material creation pipelinesAdvanced knowledge of writing shaders for Unreal EngineUnderstanding of technical limitations with art creating pipelinesAbility to evaluate needs of the art team and to help create tools to increase efficiencyProven ability to work with art teams to deliver on the games artistic visionExcellent skills in organization, communication and team collaborationKnowledge of content creation software: 3ds Max, Maya, Substance or PhotoshopDesired SkillsGood understanding of procedural generation of content and machine learningBenefitsWork from home (anywhere in the US)!Flexible hours – 32 hour a week minimum / 50 hour maximum3 weeks vacation each year, in addition to paid holidays and sick daysCompetitive healthcare plans including medical, dental, and visionAvailable Flexible Spending / Health Savings Accounts401K with 100% matching up to 4% of your salaryEmployee stock optionsJ-18808-Ljbffr