This job listing expired on Jan 2, 2021
Job Title: Art Technical Director
Reports to: Producer
Duties
- Establish technical processes for the production of visual effects in collaboration with the programming, game design, and animation, while respecting technical constraints;
- Elaborate the training courses required according to tools used by the artistic team;
- Develop new techniques and processes to resolve the challenges of the production of visual effects;
- Innovate and resolve the artistic technical problems for the development of tools used in the production of video games, in order to improve work processes;
- Work effectively with the programming team by representing the artistic side;
- Look for a visual and technical innovative point of view, in the way of working with the creative processes;
- Inform in a precise way the processes and the procedures;
- Redefine the limits of the systems and the art for the projects;
- Correct the errors and assess the new tools;
- Interact and communicate in an effective manner, with the administrators at the level of the project and studio;
- Ensure the supervision of some members of the artistic team, if necessary.
Experience and qualifications
- University or college diploma in 3D Art, or equivalent training;
- 6 years and more of experience in the industry as an Artist;
- Minimum of 2 published titles (at least 1 AAA), preferably developed on next generation consoles;
Technical skills
- Excellent knowledge 3D related jobs;
- and/or digital illustrations and use of color;
- Excellent knowledge of Experience with 3D software and 2D art application;
- Exceptional and versatile 2D art application skills;
- Strong painting skills in traditional human anatomy, physiological reactions, body language and proportions in character design;
- Excellent knowledge of the principles of animation and procedural techniques & pipelines.
- Knowledge of a data backup system (ex: Perforce, VSS, Alienbrain);
- Knowledge of Maya, Photoshop, Blueprint, Houdini, Blender & Substance;
- Excellent knowledge of Unreal Engine.
Interpersonal qualities
- Leadership;
- Excellent oral and written communication skills;
- Good sense of responsibilities;
- Be focused on achieving superior results;
- Ability to work as part of a team;
- Ability to think synthetically and analytically.
Motivation and interests
Ambition and passion for video games are essential!