Technical Artist

Liquid Development; Ottawa; Remote; CAD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game art studio in Canada is looking for a Technical Artist to create VFX assets and collaborate with a talented team. The role involves working in Unreal Engine 5, with responsibilities including mentoring peers and creating complex art. Ideal candidates will have experience in Technical Art and a strong reel showcasing their work. This position offers full-time remote work with competitive salary packages.

Benefits

Upward career growth opportunities

Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry

Flexible remote working conditions

Medical, Dental, Vision benefits for US applicants

401K with company match for US applicants

Qualifications

• Strong reel showcasing proficiency in Technical Art and VFX.
• 2-3 years of experience in Unreal Engine 5.
• Ability to create VFX art.
• Proficient in industry-standard tools.
• Knowledge of PBR principles.

Responsibilities

• Mentor peers and share skills.
• Create complex materials.
• Support teams with Blueprint management.
• Establish workflows and tools in Unreal Engine 5.

Skills

Technical Art

VFX for Video Games

Blueprints in Unreal Engine 5

Maya

3DS Max

Photoshop

Houdini

Substance Painter

Job description

Overview

Liquid Development was founded in 2000 and is the largest outsourcing art studio in North America. We offer a fun and cooperative work atmosphere, where collaboration is encouraged among a diversely talented team to remain on the cutting edge of content creation. Everyday Liquid Development is producing work at the forefront of modern game production and the demands for our services continue to grow. Our team has contributed to AAA titles within the Halo, Mass Effect, Borderlands, and Call of Duty franchises - Liquid Development is the team these titles turn to when they need the best.

Check Us Out On ArtStation: https://www.artstation.com/liquiddevelopment

Interested in joining our team? As future projects await, we\'re on the lookout for exceptional talent to consider for upcoming roles. Take the initiative by submitting your application, and let\'s explore the possibilities together as our team grows.

Role

We are seeking a skilled Technical Artist to join our team with strong VFX asset creation. You will work as a key part of our team utilizing your knowledge to create complex art by combining geometry, materials, effects working in Unreal Engine 5. In return, you will be part of an experienced, creative, and supportive team working on various AAA titles!

Responsibilities

• Work with a collaborative team to mentor peers & foster skillsharing
• Create complex materials for characters, weapons, environments, and large world set pieces.
• Support all teams with Blueprint management and setup for interactable items, weapons, environments, and other gameplay elements.
• Establish workflows and tools for other artists to utilize when making unique assets in Unreal Engine 5.

Qualifications

• A strong reel with recent work showcasing proficiency in Technical Art & VFX for Video Games (must submit to be considered)
• 2-3 years of technical art experience working in Unreal Engine 5 with Blueprints
• Ability to create art for visual effects, include FX concept, proto and final FX.
• Proficient in tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, Photoshop, Houdini and/or Substance Painter etc
• Experienced knowledge of PBR principles and material editors.
• Abilities in secondary areas such as modeling, skinning, animation, proceduralism, scripting or lighting.

Bonus Points

• Additional scripting experience with C++, C#, Python, etc

Benefits and Additional Information

• Work alongside dynamic individuals in the gaming industry
• Work within a company with upward career growth opportunities
• Work Fully Remote
• Full Time Employment Benefits for applicants located in US only include:
• Medical, Dental, Vision benefits
• Voluntary Long-term / Short-term Disability
• 401K w/ company match
• Salary RANGE: $62,500 CAD - $72,500 CAD

Keywords Studios is dedicated to following a well-established Equal Opportunities Policy. We endeavor to create a workplace which provides for equal opportunities for all employees and potential employees.

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Role Information: EN
Studio: Liquid Development
Location: Americas, Canada
Area of Work: Art Services
Service: Create
Employment Type: Full Time, Contractor
Working Pattern: Remote