Job Description
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Drive improvements and maintain the toolchain for art asset creation and optimization that meet the team’s needs.
- Innovate techniques in asset creation that get the best visual results from the target platform.
- Instigate high-level art-related decisions throughout the development cycle regarding art-related project risks.
- Train other artists in best practices, tools and processes.
- Optimize scenes and assets and find creative solutions to ensure an optimal player experience.
- Research and implement technical improvements to our pipeline.
- Stay up to date with industry trends and new technologies related to VR optimization and asset creation.
- Provide technical tools and guidance to ensure art assets meet performance and quality standards.
- A solid understanding of rendering theory from cutting edge console to mobile.
- Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5, from blueprinting to materials and shaders, etc.
- An expert in optimization for both high end and mobile, from profiling to rolling out content fixes.
- Experienced in aiding other technical artists in their growth.
- Strong technical insight; from content creation to getting it to run in a game.
- An affinity with workflow optimization and knowledge of Python; writing scripts and tools that make life easier.
- You are an effective communicator with management and the team.
- It is a clear bonus if you have already worked in VR.
- Substance Painter & Designer experience.
- Highly experienced with Houdini.
- Programming skills in C++ and/or C#.
- Understanding of CGFX and/or HLSL shader languages.
- Modeling and texturing abilities.
- A company culture that values a healthy work-life balance.
- A hybrid working model with two office days per week.
- Income tax reduction for eligible expats.
- Relocation cost compensation depending on your situation.
- 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more.
- Free train commuting to and from the office.
- Free pension plan.
- A healthy lunch in our canteen.
- Group activities and an annual VR game jam.
- Thursday afternoon drinks.
- The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home.
- Whilst working from home we provide all the relevant hardware, budget for a desk and chair and a contribution toward your energy costs.
How to Apply
Apply via: https://vertigo-games.jobs.personio.de/job/894432