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SalaryFounded by Bad Robot (Lost, Cloverfield, Westworld, Star Wars, Star Trek), we at Bad Robot Games are on a mission to continually reinvent how stories are played.
We are a remote-first games company represented by a diverse team, which empowers us to make the kinds of games in which all players can see themselves. Working closely with our colleagues at Bad Robot Productions, our projects unite our extensive network of games, TV, and film industry talent to create original IPs, expansive worlds and tell new stories across all media platforms which are as fun to watch as they are to play.
Bad Robot Games is looking for a Technical Artist who is an innovative and detail-oriented professional, skilled in Unreal Engine, and passionate about pushing the boundaries of video game development. The ideal candidate is a collaborative team player, and eager to support and elevate the art department through technical expertise and creative solutions.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Collaborate closely with the Art Manager, Principal Technical Artist, and Production Teams to identify and prioritize day-to-day tasks.
- Contribute to and maintain a high-quality material library for environment and character artists.
- Develop and support procedural workflows for the creation of environments, including landscape, foliage, and layout systems.
- Manage asset libraries, ensuring assets are optimized for performance and adhere to project technical requirements.
- Develop custom Unreal Engine tools and scripts to streamline art production processes.
- Work with the art and engineering teams to implement advanced lighting and shading techniques.
- Assist in optimizing game environments for high performance on target platforms, including PC and console.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
- 3-5+ years of professional experience as a Technical Artist in AAA or AA game development, with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in Unreal Engine.
- Proficient in the authoring of materials and shaders in Unreal Engine, with a deep understanding of material optimization for game performance.
- Experience with procedural content creation tools and workflows, particularly for environments and foliage.
- Strong understanding of asset management practices and tools in a game development context with the ability to develop and implement efficient technical art solutions.
- Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing tools such as Maya, Blender, or Substance Suite, as well as version control systems such as Git or Perforce
- Excellent problem-solving and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- All of our roles require up to 10% air travel. Examples include Studio/Team Offsites, Team/Studio Events, etc.
BONUSES
- Coding skills in Python or C++.
- Complex shader creation knowledge outside of node-based systems.
- Expertise with Houdini in a production environment.
- Previous experience working with current-gen consoles (PS5, XSX).
- Contributions to publicly available Unreal Engine plugins or tools.
Annual Salary Range: $95,000 - $100,000
Find out more about our benefits and team on our careers page!
Bad Robot Games recruiters will never ask you for money or to provide financial information during our recruiting process. Scammers often request money transfers for Visa processing fees or travel expenses, as well as personal information including passport info, social security numbers, credit card or bank account information.Bad Robot Games recruiters will never use personal email (including @gmail) accounts when contacting candidates. We also do NOT interview or screen candidates over messenger or text-based chat. All communication will be tied to badrobotgames.com
Bad Robot Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All persons will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender (including gender identity, gender expression and gender reassignment), race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, marital or civil partnership status, disability, age, sexual orientation, pregnancy or maternity, trade union membership or membership in any other legally protected category.
