Technical Artist: Real-Time Art & Tech Bridge

Downtown Boulder Partnership; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 83,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Disbelief in Chicago is seeking a skilled Technical Artist to enhance game development projects. This full-time role involves solving technical challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to diverse projects from AAA studios.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Tech Art, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of real-time rendering. The position offers a salary range of $83,000 - $100,000 along with relocation assistance where applicable.

Qualifications

• Degree in Tech Art or equivalent experience.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• 1+ years in game development, or 3+ in a related industry.
• Understanding of real time rendering.
• Experience with version control with Perforce, Git, or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Solve technical problems from an artist’s point of view.
• Solve performance problems while championing visual quality standards.
• Act as a bridge between art, engineering and gameplay teams.
• Continue to explore new software and techniques.
• Prototype new workflows and systems.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

1+ years in game development

Understanding of real time rendering

Experience with version control

Portfolio demonstrating AAA quality technical art

Gameplay or pipeline scripting

Proficiency in cross disciplinary tasks

Education

Degree in Tech Art or equivalent experience

Tools

Houdini

Blender

3ds Max

Maya

Substance

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

Python

Maxscript

Mel

Javascript

C#

Unreal Blueprint

Job description

Disbelief in Chicago is seeking a skilled Technical Artist to enhance game development projects. This full-time role involves solving technical challenges while collaborating with cross-functional teams. You'll work with cutting-edge technology and contribute to diverse projects from AAA studios.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Tech Art, excellent communication skills, and knowledge of real-time rendering. The position offers a salary range of $83,000 - $100,000 along with relocation assistance where applicable.