Job Description
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KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Optimize scenes and assets to ensure smooth performance and optimal player experience.
- Test and troubleshoot optimization issues.
- Research and implement technical improvements.
- Train other artists in best practices, tools and processes.
- 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.
- You are able to analyse and solve workflow/pipeline issues.
- Your communication and documentation is accessible and concise, supporting the art and tech team’s efforts.
- Comfortable collaborating with other disciplines.
- Multiple years of experience working in the games industry.
- Extensive knowledge of Unreal Engine e.g. shaders, blueprint, particle systems.
- Good understanding of performance implications and optimizations.
- Strong knowledge of pixel and vertex shaders.
- Familiarity with special effects software (e.g. FumeFX, RealFlow, Embergen, Houdini).
- Knowledge of modelling and texturing pipeline.
- Knowledge of VFX and Niagara.
- Substance Painter & Designer experience.
- Experience with Houdini.
- Knowledge of MEL and Python.
- Programming skills in C++.
- Understanding of CGFX and/or HLSL shader languages.
- Experience with Maya/Blender.
- 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/994872