Technical Artist

Job Description

• Provide technical support to the design team, assisting with technically challenging tasks, software and tools, including working with the game code/blueprints;
• Provide hands-on support to artists and engineers in regard to asset performance and validation, assist in solving in-game problems and bugs;
• Development and integration the process automation of the art department;
• Game asset and environment creation on request (be able to aid Game Artists in their tasks in case of short capacity);
• Character animation knowledge (to be able to edit and clean animations);
• Process and support technical documentation for team usage;
• Stay up to date on trends and methodologies in current and future graphics software and hardware;
• Participate in design reviews, team meetings, brainstorming sessions;
• Replace colleagues during their vacations, sick leaves and other absences. Replacement takes place during working time, and it is not considered as additional work;
• Collaboration with developers, design team and stakeholders;
• Maintain projects and communicate clear delivery dates;
• Complete work prior to deadline;
• Report to direct manager;
• Perform other duties, as asked by the manager;

Qualifications

• Secondary (higher, special etc.) education;
• Advanced English language, both verbal and written;
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in game development;
• Knowledge of the Unreal Engine. Other engine experience will be considered as an advantage;
• Ability to read C++ or Python code;
• Knowledge of at least some of modeling tools (3d’s Max/ Maya/ Houdini/ Blender/ etc); 
• Experience with Niagara
• Experience with particle simulations
• Solid experience in Adobe Suite Tools (Photoshop and Substance products mostly); 
• Solid understanding of art and animation pipelines;

• Professional or bachelor’s degree in design/multimedia is a strong advantage;
• Scripting skills in C++/Python/Maxscript is an advantage;
• Knowledge of sculpting tools such Zbrush or similar is an advantage;
• Knowledge of Corona Render is an advantage;
• Understanding of WebGL is an advantage;
• Experience with neural networks like Stable Diffusion is an advantage;

• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with differences between creative and technical teams;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Ability to provide actionable feedback;
• Ability to storyboard or translate ideas to designers and others;
• Creative thinking, problem-solving, passion and attention to details;
• Ability to work with technical documentation;
• Understanding of iGaming industry;

Additional information

• Working for one of the top gambling companies in the world
• Opportunity to influence the quality of the products, improve process and implement your ideas
• Social package, including sport compensation & medical insurance
• Professional growth
• Sport activities, parties, team buildings 

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