Technical Artist (Houdini) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Escape Velocity Entertainment

Canada

Remote

CAD 80,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

PTO généreux et fermetures d'entreprise
Assurance médicale, dentaire et de santé mentale privée
Allocation annuelle pour la santé et le bien-être
Bonus discret du studio
Soutien technologique haut de gamme

Job summary

Escape Velocity Entertainment recherche un Technical Artist (Houdini) pour rejoindre son équipe mondiale. Le candidat idéal aura une expérience solide dans la création d'outils procéduraux et collaborera étroitement avec les équipes artistiques et techniques. Des compétences en scripting, notamment en Python, et la capacité à travailler sur des titres AAA sont essentielles. Cette occasion offre un environnement de travail autonome, des avantages compétitifs, y compris des soins de santé privés et un bonus en studio.

Qualifications

  • 3+ années dans un rôle d'Art technique.
  • Expérience avec Houdini et Unreal Engine appréciée.
  • Capacité à créer des outils fonctionnels pour les flux de travail des artistes.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborer avec les équipes d'art et d'ingénierie pour comprendre les exigences.
  • Aider les équipes d'art à résoudre des problèmes avec des outils procéduraux.
  • Rechercher et prototyper de nouvelles techniques pour améliorer l'efficacité.

Skills

Communication
Autonomie
Scripting (Python)
Procédural (Houdini, PCG)

Job description

Technical Artist (Houdini) | North America | Canada | Europe | Fully Remote

Escape Velocity is seeking a Technical Artist responsible for developing and maintaining Houdini and PCG tools and content.

Responsibilities:
  • Collaborate with art and engineering teams to understand art requirements and technical limitations.
  • Assist art teams in solving problems using procedural tools.
  • Research and prototype new techniques to enhance content production efficiency.
  • Develop automated content optimization tools.
Qualifications:
  • 3+ years in a Technical Art-related role.
  • Experience with Houdini, Houdini Engine (preferably in Unreal Engine), and other procedural tools like PCG in Unreal.
  • Proficiency in scripting languages, preferably Python, and understanding of Object-Oriented programming.
  • Experience with at least one AAA title on current or previous console generations.
  • Strong artistic and technical background, with the ability to create functional tools that improve artists' workflows.
  • Excellent communication skills, autonomy, quick learner, and team player.
Benefits:
  • Generous PTO and holiday closures.
  • Private medical, dental, and mental health schemes.
  • Annual health and wellbeing allowance.
  • Discretionary studio bonus.
  • Top-range tech setup support.
  • Other region-specific benefits.
About Escape Velocity:

We are a passionate team valuing autonomy, honesty, and continuous improvement. We support remote work globally and focus on meaningful, rewarding work and a strong studio culture.

Application Process:

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Additional Information:

We are an equal opportunity employer, committed to diversity and inclusion in hiring and promotion practices.

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