Technical Artist Job at The Forge Interactive, Inc, Del Mar, CA

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  • The Forge Interactive, Inc
  • Del Mar, CA

Job Description

About the Company:

The Forge Interactive, Inc. is a real-time graphics think-tank. For over 15 years, we’ve specialized in custom game engines, cutting-edge rendering solutions, and offering expert game engine consulting and programming services within the entertainment industry.

A career at The Forge Interactive means being a part of a tight-knit team and working on some of the most creatively rewarding and ambitious projects in any entertainment medium. You would be welcomed to a dedicated and inclusive environment, where you have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

The Role:

As the Technical Artist for The Forge Interactive, you would help bridge the gap between art and technology, ensuring our artistic vision is realized through efficient and optimized technical solutions. You will work closely with our engineers to develop and implement tools, pipelines, and workflows that enhance the visual quality and performance of our games.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work with a team of graphics programmers to deliver assets that will be easily usable in our custom framework and asset pipeline.
  • Create and optimize materials and visual effects to achieve the desired artistic vision while maintaining performance targets.
  • Develop tools and scripts to automate and streamline art production processes.
  • Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to art assets, rendering, and performance.

Requirements:

  • Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the game industry.
  • Experience with a modern HDR color pipeline with art asset management and packaging. Strong understanding of modeling, texturing, and lighting.
  • Strong communication skills. You will be working as the sole technical artist with a team of Graphics programmers and are expected to effectively translate engineering requirements to art requirements and vice-versa.
  • A portfolio showcasing your technical art skills and contributions to shipped games.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Experience with art tools like Photoshop, Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, etc.
  • Familiarity with version control systems (Perforce, Git, etc.).
  • Experience with real-time VFX and particle systems.
  • Experience with procedural content generation tools (Houdini, Substance Designer, etc.) is a plus.

What We Offer:

  • Competitive compensation package.
  • Opportunity to work on exciting and innovative projects.
  • Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
  • Paid holidays, including key U.S. holidays and a 3-week winter break at the end of the year.

Del Mar Applicants:

  • Monthly team activities and semi-annual team events.
  • Beautiful state-of-the-art office, stocked with snacks, coffee, and tea.

Flexible working hours and remote work options.

How to Apply:

If you are passionate about combining art and technology to create amazing gaming experiences, we would love to hear from you!

The Forge Interactive is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and contractors.

We provide H1B sponsorship.

Job Tags

Holiday work, For contractors, Remote job, H1b, Flexible hours,

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