ProbablyMonsters is seeking a Senior Technical Artist to join their unannounced development team in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. As a key member of the team, you will design, create, and maintain high-quality rigs for characters and creatures, ensuring they meet animation and gameplay requirements. You will collaborate closely with Animators and Modelers, work with Character Art and Engineering teams to define technical pipelines and best practices, and develop and optimize animation blueprints in Unreal Engine. This role also involves fostering team collaboration, contributing to workflow optimization, and mentoring new hires.

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                </p><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">THE ROLE:</span></strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">ProbablyMonsters<span style="font-weight: normal;"> is looking for an<strong> Senior Technical Artist</strong></span>&nbsp;<span style="font-weight: normal;">to become a core part of an unannounced development team located in Dallas-Fort Worth, TX. </span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">You will join a team that believes:</span> <span style="font-weight: normal;"> &nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">Leadership is demonstrated by empowering and guiding employees to reach their full potential while working towards a clear goal.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">Making games is a team sport best done through planning, iteration, and collaboration.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">Predictability and creativity are not mutually exclusive.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">Providing opportunities to the next generation of developers is critical to the long-term health of the studio and the industry in general. &nbsp;&nbsp;</span></li></ul><div style="line-height: 150.0%;margin: 0.0in -1.0pt 8.0pt -1.0pt;"><div style="line-height: 150.0%;margin: 0.0in -1.0pt 8.0pt -1.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">Embark on the adventure of a lifetime with this role, joining the heart of the development team as we forge not just a groundbreaking game, but also shape the ethos of an exciting new studio. You'll dive into the creation process, bringing to life a variety of characters and creatures, all while guiding and inspiring a new wave of artistic talent. &nbsp;</span></div><div style="line-height: 150.0%;margin: 0.0in -1.0pt 8.0pt -1.0pt;"></div></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">Location(s) and Travel: </span><span style="line-height: 125.0%;"> &nbsp;</span></strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">We are a hybrid, unannounced development team. We believe that the office and home have their place in today’s work environment. Employees must be able to access the office located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area. There will be a minimal amount of travel in this role. (Less than 10%) </span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">WHO YOU ARE:</span></strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">You have a proven track record of contributing to shipped games as a Technical Artist.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Your portfolio showcases your proficiency in character rigging, skinning, and implementing animation blueprints in Unreal Engine.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">You are independent, motivated, and self-aware.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">You possess a deep understanding of character anatomy, motion principles, and technical constraints to create efficient and expressive rigs.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">You excel in driving technical art solutions from inception to completion, fostering close collaboration with colleagues across various disciplines.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">You actively contribute feedback to enhance team tools and workflows, striving for continuous improvement and efficiency.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Your curiosity knows no bounds, recognizing that learning is a lifelong journey. You approach game development with an open mind, eagerly exploring new perspectives and techniques to enrich your craft.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Your communication skills are exemplary, adept at both giving and receiving feedback with professionalism and tact, fostering a culture of accountability and mutual respect.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">You are deeply passionate about nurturing and guiding fellow artists and technical artists, regardless of their skill level, fostering an environment where creativity and growth flourish.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">WHAT YOU WILL DO:</span></strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Design, create, and maintain high-quality rigs for characters and creatures, ensuring they meet animation and gameplay requirements.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Collaborate closely with Animators and Modelers to ensure rigs are intuitive and efficient, enhancing the overall animation process.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Work with the Character Art and Engineering teams to help define technical pipelines and best practices for rigging and animation integration in Unreal Engine.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Develop and optimize animation blueprints, ensuring seamless integration of character animations within Unreal Engine.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Collaborate in establishing streamlined workflows and optimal practices specific to rigging and animation, fostering efficiency and quality.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Offer insights and suggestions for refining workflows and implementing best practices within the technical art discipline, contributing to ongoing improvement.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Help prototype the early version of the game and set up foundational pipelines for rigging and animation for the entire team.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Take an active role in building our art and technical art departments, mentoring new hires, and setting guidelines for working within the game’s engine.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Contribute to defining the art and technical art team’s processes and champion the team's core values.&nbsp;</span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">QUALIFICATIONS: </span></strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Mastery of Unreal 4/5 as it relates to Technical Art.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Self-driven with excellent time management and communication skills.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience shipping at least one multi-platform AA or AAA game. &nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Present a portfolio or demo reel showcasing skills.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Demonstrate expertise in industry-standard software packages, and the ability to adapt to new software packages.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey ideas and collaborate with team members.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience with UE5’s control rig is a bonus.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience animating is a bonus.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">Experience working in a start-up or early-stage studio environment is a bonus. &nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;">A desire to mentor, train, and work as a leader; having already had experience mentoring or training entry-level developers and/or students would be a bonus, but a willingness to learn is required.&nbsp;</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">Must already live in the vicinity of Dallas, TX, or be willing to relocate. </span><span style="line-height: 125.0%;"></span></span></li></ul><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 125.0%;"></span></strong></span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><strong><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">About ProbablyMonsters™ </span></strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">ProbablyMonsters is a AAA independent video game company that aims to change the way games are made. We unite a diverse roster of development teams in a healthy, rewarding culture. We believe empowered creators build the most engaging games and deliver the best player experiences.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">ProbablyMonsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><u><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">Benefits:</span></u><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">We provide a rich benefits package:</span><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">Medical Coverage - health, dental, and vision paid at 100% for the employee and dependents are subsidized by the Company.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&amp;D insurance.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">401(k) with an annual contribution by the Company.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">Paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leaves, and parental leave.</span></li></ul></li></ul><div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. </span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><div style="margin-bottom: 8.0pt;"><span style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><u><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">Compensation:</span></u><span style="line-height: 125.0%;">&nbsp;</span>&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></div><ul><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">This is a <span style="color: black;">full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) </span>position.</span></li><li style="font-size: 10.0pt;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">The full salary range for this position is $95,000 - $138,000 per year. The upper third of the salary range is typically reserved for existing employees who demonstrate strong performance over time. When an offer is made, many factors are considered, such as your unique experience and skills, where you live, where the work will be performed, what similar jobs pay and internal equity.</span></li><li style="font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;"><span style="line-height: 125.0%;font-family: sans-serif , arial , helvetica;font-size: 10.0pt;">In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for additional incentives, such as short- and long-term incentives. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.</span></li></ul>
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