Senior Technical Artist

📋 Description

• In the role of Senior Technical Artist at Fortis Games, you will play a crucial part in linking art and technology through the development of efficient tools, the optimization of asset pipelines, and the facilitation of seamless integration between artistic and engineering elements.

• You will take a leading role in the development and upkeep of rigging systems, shader workflows, and automation tools, enabling the art team to produce high-quality visuals while maintaining performance standards.

• This position provides an opportunity to work across various projects, collaborating with designers, engineers, and fellow artists to uphold technical excellence and uniformity across all game assets.

• Create and sustain tools and pipelines that facilitate efficient asset creation and integration.

• Recognize and communicate technical constraints and propose viable solutions for art assets and game systems.

• Accountable for the development and implementation of rigging systems that support character and creature animation.

• Collaborate with other departments, including engineering and design, to ensure quality and consistency throughout the game.

• Spearhead the development and maintenance of advanced shader systems for the game, optimizing them for performance on target platforms while preserving visual fidelity.

⛳️ Requirements

• Proficient knowledge of the Unity game engine and its scripting capabilities.

• Strong familiarity with modeling software such as 3DSMAX, Maya, Blender, Zbrush, as well as texture/material authoring tools like Photoshop and Substance.

• Significant experience in rigging and animating characters and objects across diverse styles and workflows.

• Capability to troubleshoot and enhance rigs and animations for optimal performance and quality.

• Basic understanding of shader creation via node graphs, HLSL, or GLSL.

• Fundamental proficiency in Python, C#, or C++.

• Expertise in creating and optimizing real-time game assets, including characters, environments, and particle effects.

• Strong grasp of game mechanics and the ability to implement complex game systems.

• Capacity to provide technical direction and mentorship to junior technical artists.

• Strong aptitude for debugging intricate technical issues and devising innovative solutions.

• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills.

• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects concurrently.

🏝️ Benefits

• We firmly believe we are transforming the way game studios operate, and at the heart of our mission is the creation of exceptional games that foster a connected community.

• Our commitment extends beyond creating Games Where You Belong; we also strive to build communities where our people feel a sense of belonging. Fortis is a vibrant environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and encourages growth.

• Join and evolve with a talented team of seasoned professionals who have made a significant impact in their fields, both within and outside the gaming industry.