Senior Technical Artist

<h2>Job Title:</h2>Senior Technical Artist<p></p><h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R023452<p></p><h2>Job Description:</h2><p><span><span>Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to join the development of a new IP. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><br/><span><span>Feed your creativity while collaborating with our team of </span><span>highly-skilled</span><span> developers to build something innovative, exhilarating, and expansively entertaining. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><br/><span><span>As a member of the Technical Art department, </span><span>you’ll</span><span> put your amazing skills to use solving a wide range of challenges, including implementing artist </span><span>tools</span><span> and defining our pipeline and workflows. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><br/><span><span>As a member of the project, </span><span>you’ll</span><span> help take the studio and our game from great to even better—with a focus on inclusivity, mutual respect (for ourselves and our players), thoughtfulness, empathy, professionalism, and collaboration. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>You’ll</span><span> help us by…</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Support and improve content creation workflows for our art team, including shaders, rigging, animation, texturing, visual effects, lighting, and UI</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Collaborate with Artists and Engineers to deliver innovative tool solutions that will help artists develop epic visual content</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Maintain aspects of technical asset production (leak prevention, content data implementation, etc.)</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Inspire and mentor fellow tech artists as a role model of initiative, accountability, and demeanor</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>You’re</span><span> awesome because you have…</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Proven experience (6+ years) in the games industry working in a tech art position, with at least 3 shipped titles</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Comprehensive understanding of scripting languages. (Python, JavaScript, C#, C++, MAX Script, or MEL)</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>In depth knowledge of memory and performance impact from a content creation perspective. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Experience writing and/or debugging </span><span>shaders.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Excellent understanding of Physically Based Rendering systems and techniques. </span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Possesses in-depth understanding of game engines, pipelines, and processes.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first </span><span>attitude.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Organization methods and the capability to meet agreed timelines</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Bonus points for…</span></b><span><span> </span></span><span> </span></p><ul><li><p><span><span>Experience working on AAA titles</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Enjoyment of playing a variety of video game genres and titles</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><p><span> </span></p><p><span><span>Not sure you meet all the qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! At Activision, we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span> </span></p><p><b><span>Our World </span></b><span> </span></p><p><span><span>At Activision, we strive to create the most iconic brands in gaming and entertainment. </span><span>We’re</span><span> driven by our mission to deliver unrivaled gaming experiences for the world to enjoy, together. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, Crash Bandicoot™, Tony Hawk’s™ Pro Skater™, and Guitar Hero®. As a leading worldwide developer, publisher and distributor of interactive entertainment and products, our “press start” is simple: delight hundreds of millions of players around the world with innovative, fun, thrilling, and engaging entertainment experiences. </span></span><span> </span></p><p><span><span>We’re</span><span> not just looking back at our decades-long legacy; </span><span>we’re</span><span> forging ahead to keep advancing gameplay with some of the most po