At Wizards of the Coast, we connect people around the world through play and imagination. From our genre defining games like Magic: The Gathering® and Dungeons & Dragons® to our growing multiverse, we continue to innovate and build new ways to foster friendship and connection. That's where you come in!Atomic Arcade is a brand-new video game development studio located in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area led by industry veterans from AAA game and film studios. We are in the process of staffing up our development team with outstanding talent to build our first multi-platform, AAA game - a bold and contemporary new take on the GI JOE Universe starring the legendary character Snake Eyes! This is an excellent opportunity to not only build an outstanding AAA experience but to also help form the core foundations for the studio and team to build upon. We are proud to be part of Wizards of the Coast which is a division of Hasbro.We are looking for a skilledSenior Technical Artistwith a strong passion for collaborating with artists and developers to refine the pipelines and techniques that will deliver our AAA vision.What You'll Do:Develop custom workflows using scripts and coded tools solutions in support of environment, level-design, VFX, and asset teamsFacilitate asset pipeline improvements including material authoring, auditing, and identifying performance inefficienciesBuild and maintain procedural asset placement workflows using Houdini, and Unreal PCGSupport the development of VFX systems using Houdini, Chaos, and NiagaraIntegrate and maintain lighting solutions for environment and gameplayMaintain the integrity of art pipelines by identifying inefficiencies then recommending and implementing improvementsFacilitate technical art communication across teams by providing clear and constructive feedback and mentorshipCollaborate with a distributed and diverse team to promote innovation and refine the visual quality of our gamesAlign artists around technical standards for asset creationTroubleshoot and help resolve challenges through technical solutionsWhat You'll Bring:Experience in environment workflows and processes including lighting, VFX, asset creation, and procedural placementAdvanced knowledge in physically-based material systems and modern rendering techniquesExperience developing in a AAA, real-time game engineA strong background in driving optimization and performance while understanding limitations of various platformsDeep understanding of lighting, VFX, and material pipelines in a real-time engineExperience developing bi-directional workflows between DCC packages and real-time game enginesScripting abilities in Python, C#, Blueprint or otherPassion for making and playing gamesEnthusiastic, positive, team-oriented; must have the ability to interact and collaborate with all departments and teamsSelf-sufficient and self-motivated, can perform duties with little oversightNice to Have:Shipped a title in Unreal EngineExperience working with Unreal Engine 5 systems like TSR, Nanite, and LumenPrevious development on large, open environment gamesCompensation Range, Currency USD:Starting Pay Range: $130,640Pay Range End: $216,480We are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action EmployerThe above is intended to describe the general content of and the requirements for satisfactory performance in this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of the duties, responsibilities, or requirements of the position.We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you are selected to move forward in our application process and need to request an accommodation, please let your recruiter or coordinator know.In compliance with local law, we are disclosing the compensation range for this role. The range listed is just one component of Wizards of the Coast's total compensation package for employees. Employees may also be eligible for annual and long-term incentives. In addition, Wizards of the Coast provides a variety of benefits to employees. Here's a look at what your benefits package may include: Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation Time & Holidays, Generous 401(k) match, Paid Parental Leave, Volunteer Program, Employee Giving & Matching Gifts Programs, Tuition Reimbursement, Product Discounts, and more.#AtomicArcade
