SENIOR TECHNICAL ARTIST

RESPONSIBILITIES​

• Champion development of new tools and pipelines while iterating on workflows to be smoother and more powerful

• Work with the Art and Programming Departments to ensure technically sound content creation

• Troubleshooting asset-related technical issues (Maya, Photoshop, etc.)

• Set best practices around content organization and packaging both within Unreal and art source content directories

• Work with Character Art and Animation teams to drive pipeline for tools creation, character rigging, implementation, and workflow best practices into Unreal

• Create tools and character rigs to support key frame animation and motion capture data pipeline for bipeds and quadrupeds

• Maintain and support documentation for pipeline and tools development processes

• Work with Animation Blueprints and state machines in Unreal to help bring our characters to life

• Motivate and enable the art team to enhance their processes

• Analyze memory/performance concerns throughout a projects development 

 

QUALIFICATIONS​​

• Experience as a technical artist on a shipped game title, preferably AAA

• Strong working knowledge with Maya and MEL/Python scripting

• Experience developing custom tools for DCC software (Maya or other similar software)

• Knowledge of high level coding language (Python, Perl, C#, etc.)

• Artistic/technical skills demonstrated in 2D/3D art creation

• Self-motivated problem solver of creative issues within technical constraints

• Initiative and interest in improving things for others, even if not specifically asked

• Character integration experience in Unreal Engine 4 or 5

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PLUSES​

• Experience with shader development in Unreal Engine 5

• Up to date knowledge of current art techniques and development processes such as PBR workflows

• Familiarity with Perforce and P4 Python API

• Strong perspective on industry, technology, and tool changes

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BENEFITS​

• Small independent studio that is self-funded (no VCs, outside investors, or publishers).

• Aggressive Profit Sharing program.

• Highly collaborative and creative work environment.

• Emphasis on work-life balance with 35 hour work weeks and an anti-crunch culture.

• Flexible workdays with Core Hours from 10am-3pm.

• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance available.

• High quality of life in Nashville, TN and living in Franklin, TN.

• The Nashville area is a growing economic location.

• Excellent public school system.

 

HOW TO APPLY

• Email: jobs@traega.com

• Include:

  • "Application:  Senior Technical Artist" in the subject line.

  • Cover Letter

  • Resume

  • Link to portfolio