Senior Technical Artist

<h2>Job Title:</h2>Senior Technical Artist<p></p><h2>Requisition ID:</h2>R023453<p></p><h2>Job Description:</h2><p><span>Position available in </span><b>Malmö, Sweden or Warsaw, Poland </b><span>(On-Site Hybrid)</span><br/><br/><span><span>Elsewhere Entertainment is looking for a Senior Expert Technical Artist to join the development of a new IP. </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> </span><span>help</span><span> solve problems, </span><span>design</span><span> and </span><span>optimize</span><span> features and workflows, build tools, support content creators and push boundaries. </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>Work with art and technology departments evaluating performance issues and propose strategies on how to achieve </span><span>optimal</span><span> performance of art assets</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Work on the automation of tasks with the available tools, propose new tools if necessary</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Work with the different tech teams to improve workflows</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Bridge communication between all departments involved in the optimization of levels</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>Experience as a technical artist or in a similar position with an optimization focus. </span></span><span> </span></p></li></ul><ul><li><p><span><span>Coding</span><span> and </span><span>scripting knowledge</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Good knowledge of 3D software packages </span><span>like Maya</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Familiarity with game engine workflows and a good understanding of real-time rendering processes and pipelines (experience with GLSL/HLSL)</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Strong understanding of pipeline and runtime game systems, including lighting and shading</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>The ability to collaborate and thrive as part of a creative team</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>Creativity in problem solving and a positive, respectful team-first attitude</span><span>.</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><li><p><span><span>Comfort with self-critique and accepting outside feedback</span><span>.</span></span><span> </span></p></li><li><p><span><span>A habit of regularly playing and understanding modern video games</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 with 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: