Technical Artist

ABOUT THIS POSITION

Are you passionate about combining art and technology to bring game worlds to life? As a Technical Artist on Soulframe, you’ll work closely with a talented team to ensure art assets are both visually stunning and technically optimized. This role offers the chance to contribute to a unique project, building efficient pipelines and solving creative challenges to help shape the look and feel of Soulframe.
We are looking for a motivated, skilled, and driven Technical Artist who is excited by tough artistic and technical problems and strives to find a solution. You are the right candidate if you like to solve these types of problems and are excited to share the solution with the team. You should possess modeling and texturing skills, have experience in Houdini, know max, mel, lua, python or other scripting languages with bonus marks given for knowing HLSL, C#, C++ or other programming languages.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Utilize traditional art training and knowledge of programming languages and 3D graphics packages such as 3D Studio Max and Maya to modify art assets for technical viability and performance within game engines and/or software code.
  Review import settings and technical requirements to ensure proper implementation and efficiency of 3D models and other art assets.
• Evaluate and monitor art asset rendering and modify models to enhance technical performance.
• Work closely with the Art Director and Lead Artist to understand the creative direction as well as ensure the successful execution of the game’s visual design
• Contribute innovative and original ideas toward all art aspects of the game’s production and development
• Deliver work on time and according to schedule as prepared by the Art Director
• Actively participate in the feedback loop including accepting feedback from and providing feedback within the art team as required staying current on the scope and understanding of the project
• Coordinate with Production and the team on the generation and supply of marketing assets as defined by the schedule
• Multitask effectively, prioritize competing demands, and following through on details
• Support and mentor other artists who are less experienced and require more direction
• Build and maintain the art pipeline (DCC through to in engine implementation) to allow the art team to create content quickly and efficiently
• Other responsibilities as assigned 

REQUIREMENTS

• 5+ years’ previous experience in the video game industry
• University degree in visual arts with specialization in graphic design, commercial art, graphic communications or cartooning OR completion of a college diploma program in graphic arts
• Experience with modeling programs like Max, ZBrush and Photoshop.
• Experience with the Substance suite
• Experience with Houdini
• Experience with Lua (our engine scripting language) would be beneficial
• Good ability to apply the principles of art and design
• Pipeline building using tools like Houdini and Designer to automate chunks of work
• Possess exemplary oral and written communication skills
• Have a genuine interest and enthusiasm for DE games
• A strong portfolio that demonstrates your craft applied to the high sci-fi settings we create

   

ABOUT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Founded in 1993 by James Schmalz, Digital Extremes ranks as one of the world's top independent video game development studios. Originating with the co-creation of Epic Games' multi-million unit selling Unreal® franchise including Unreal and Unreal Tournament, Digital Extremes went on to develop Dark Sector®, BioShock® for the PlayStation®3, the BioShock 2 multiplayer campaign, and The Darkness® II. The studio has reached its greatest critical and commercial success with the free-to-play action game, Warframe®, boasting a global community of 75 million registered players on PC, PS4™, PS5™, Xbox One™, Xbox Series X/S™, Nintendo Switch™, and iOS™. The studio's most recently announced project is the much anticipated Soulframe®, an open-world action-fantasy MMORPG title that is currently under development.

Digital Extremes is headquartered in London, Ontario, Canada, and is proud to be selected as one of Canada's Top 100 Employers, achieving this recognition for the last ten years in a row.

For more information and exciting news related to Digital Extremes, please visit www.digitalextremes.com.

WHY WORK AT DIGITAL EXTREMES

Our culture is centered on providing great opportunities to our employees so that everyone feels they are making a meaningful impact. Developing new and existing talent is our long-term focus. We are honored that our work environment has been consistently recognized as one of “Canada’s Top 100 Employers”. We summon you to join our elite team!

The rewards of a career with Digital Extremes include:

• Competitive salary with potential bonus opportunities
• Excellent benefits and paid time off
• Matching RRSP or Simple IRA 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Virtual access to Dialogue or Magellan, our mental wellness and healthcare services app
• Professional development and career support
• Work-life balance wellness subsidies
• Be part of “Giving Back” through a multitude of fundraising venues at DE
• Employee events and team building exercises

Please note, some benefits may be subject to eligibility for employees.

JOIN US

Digital Extremes is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the recruitment process. We thank you for your interest, however, only those candidates selected for the next steps in the hiring process will be contacted.