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Senior Technical Artist job

Posted: May 02, 2007
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subject: Senior Technical Artist , Datascope Recruitment

Datascope Recruitment is looking for Senior Technical Artist
duration - Indefinite

Job details: Our client is located in the beautiful Southwest and have been developing games for the past 15 years. They are one of the premier developers of next generation console and PC titles and were recently named Game Informer's "Developer of the Year."

Position Summary: Leads by example and ability in mentoring other artists in the same discipline. Evaluates, innovates, solves problems, and pushes the technical/visual limitations on a given project

Essential Job Functions:

-Innovates and solves technical issues for tool development used in game production

-R&Ds with an eye towards visual and technical innovation in dealing with process and pipeline creation

-Documents processes and procedures thoroughly

-Pushes and/or defines hardware and art limitations for the project

-Works efficiently with programming staff while representing the art

-Mentors other artists in this discipline

-Reviews and recommends software for production

-Meets deadlines with proficiency

-Uses commercially available digital software competently

-Develops new techniques and processes to solve production challenges.

-Works closely with the tech team to design, debug and evaluate new tools.

-Interacts and communicates effectively with management on both a project and studio level

Experience/Skills:

-5-8 years of industry experience

-Has shipped multiple current generation or next generation console titles

-Maxscript or equivalent experience

-Working knowledge of MAX and/or other 3D software package Photoshop, Z-brush, Alienbrain

-Understanding of proprietary tools

-Thorough understanding of integration of assets into game

-Understanding of scripting, shaders, and other technical issues

-Excellent verbal and written communication skills and ability to interact effectively

-Ability to multi-task and to adapt easily to change

Education/Certification/Licensing: Bachelor's (BA) degree from an accredited

4-year college or university or equivalent industry experience
Location: Southwest, USA, Arizona, United States

email - ben@datascopeUSA.com
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