Technical Artist

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Job Summary:

Falcon’s Creative Group is a diversified global entertainment, consumer experience, and technology enterprise that accelerates intellectual property (IP) activations concurrently across physical and digital experiences. Working at Falcon’s means practicing your craft among collaborative and friendly professionals. We have attracted top talent from the feature film and visual effects industries, top theme park destinations, the video game industry, and others. Our work can be experienced in theme parks, museums, zoos, aquariums, location-based entertainment venues, live events, themed restaurants, retail locations, and more!

The Technical Artist will have exceptional teamwork capabilities and a strong passion for computer animation and visual effects as it relates to the themed attraction and special venues industry. This role is ideal for candidates with strong problem solving skills, an understanding of Unreal Engine’s blueprint system for visual scripting, an advanced understanding of material creation, game engine optimization techniques, and a willingness to learn about new technologies applicable to our field.

Essential Functions:

• Utilize and interpret Unreal Engine blueprints and sequencer tools.
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure all assets for game engines have been properly authored
• Work closely with all departments to optimize all projects for performance
• Develop and look development of shaders and material systems in Unreal
• Problem solve and determine out-of-the-box solutions for complex technical requirements.
• Work with other developers in the Real-Time department to implement gameplay features/mechanics.
• Strong collaboration, communication, and organization skills.

Job Qualifications and Requirements:

• Possess a film or game design degree or have at least 2 years of comparable experience in production in a professional setting.
• Experience with Unreal Engine is essential.
• Proficient in Blueprints.
• Solid understanding of lighting, particle systems, post-processes, material setup, and general workflows inside Unreal Engine.
• Experience working with a team in a mixed software environment.
• Candidate must be organized, self-motivated, proactive, problem solver, communicative, and a team player.
• Must possess a valid driver’s license.
• Must have or be able to quickly acquire knowledge of company structure (mission, goals, and objectives), and policies and procedures.

Preferred:

• Experience working in VR.
• C++ or willingness to learn it.
• Previous themed entertainment experience a plus.

About Us:

Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is a drug-free workplace and employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen. We are an equal employment opportunity employer dedicated to promoting an inclusive, diverse and innovative environment for our employees. We provide all qualified applicants with employment consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, childbirth, ancestry, national origin, age, protected veteran status, marital status, genetic information, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state or local laws.

Qualified applicants with criminal histories will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with all federal, state and local laws. Falcon’s Treehouse, LLC is committed to working with and offering reasonable accommodations to job applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability with the job application process, please contact us at 407.909.9350 or via email at careers@falconstreehouse.com and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.