Rogue Company - Technical Artist

Hi-Rez Studios is looking to hire a Technical Artist to join our team and work at our studio in Alpharetta, Georgia on Rogue Company.

At Hi-Rez, you will have an opportunity to be part of an innovative environment that embraces new and different ideas. We are a passionate and enthusiastic bunch who love video games. We have incredibly talented individuals who are empowered to create, & challenged to learn. All of this means more opportunities for you to unleash your energy, collaboration, and dedication.

Come join the creator of the critically acclaimed SMITE, Paladins, Tribes: Ascend, and Global Agenda as we embark on exciting new game projects!

What our Tech Artists do at Hi-Rez Studios:

• Engine side character setup, interfacing with programmers, working with designers, and supporting artists and animators to help shape the stage for characters, features, and systems.
• Export Animations from Maya/3DS Max and import them into Unreal.
• Create and maintain BluePrints, Anim Sets, Character Models, and Physics Assets in Unreal.
• Create and maintain database entries for characters/weapons and other game related assets.
• Ability to troubleshoot existing tech and support incoming tech.
• Quarterly Check Ins with their Manager, with little oversight.
• Will have experience working with multiple teams and be a point of contact for troubleshooting and implementation within the engine.
• Be well rounded in multiple areas of the pipeline to identify blockers and produce quality work within the technical constraints of the project.
• Complete project with little to no assistance.

What we are looking for:

• 3 - 6 Years of Technical Art experience
• Bachelor's Degree or equivalent education required.
• Game engine experience.
• Strong knowledge of Maya and 3DSMax.
• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate with multiple teams.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem solving skills.
• Self-motivated, well organized, and able to multitask.
• Passion for games with a strong work ethic.
• Have strong technical problem solving skills that allow for quick project execution.
• Experience working in the Gaming Industry in a Technical Art role.

Nice to Have:

• Experience with the game development pipeline from start to finish.
• Scripting experience is a plus.
• Material creation experience is a plus.