Velan Studios is a new development studio made up of a diverse team of game industry veterans. We have created hundreds of games, selling millions of copies over the past 25 years. Our team is embarking on a new journey to create breakthrough experimental games that will stoke the imagination and entertain, and new kinds of experiences that push the frontier of gaming forward.

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<div data-automation-id="jobPostingDescription" class="css-4r17ng">Autonomous vehicles need a supercomputer on wheels, it's an AI &amp; SW heavy computational challenge. There isn't an off-the-shelf platform which stands up to this challenge, so we are building our own. NVIDIA DRIVETM has been one of the most popular platforms for autonomous driving. Many startups around the globe use NVIDIA technology to develop self-driving vehicles. We are looking for an enthusiastic student to join the Software Solution Architect team with primary focus on autonomous driving.What you will be doing:<ul><li>Understanding the existing Replay environment - Both Open loop and Closed Loop Replay and make necessary changes in the code as per the use cases from different stake holders (Developers, testers, Function Owners etc )</li><li>Triage Data Sessions from the in-car environments - Provide Guidance/ Help to stakeholders to get the sessions running in OLR (Open loop Replay) and CLR (Closed loop Replay)-Hand holding using Replay tools.</li><li>Writing Evaluator framework to get&nbsp;the replay sessions Automated in a High computation- Data center Environment</li><li>Analyze the results to identify the bugs, inconsistencies, or Areas of improvement- Related to Replay systems/Tools&nbsp;and make sure that approved changes/code fixes are incorporated using the CI/CD infrastructure</li><li>Document replay environment architecture and usage procedures.</li></ul>What we need to see:<ul><li>You are a Master/PhD student (in Computer Science, Electrical Engineering or Computer Engineering or Robotics)</li><li>Have good C++ and Python Coding capabilities in Linux based Infrastructure&nbsp;</li><li>Should have worked Gitlab or Similar Code Repositories</li><li>Good understanding of ADAS functions and architecture</li></ul>NVIDIA is widely considered to be one of the technology world’s most desirable employers. We have some of the most brilliant and talented people in the world working for us. If you're creative, autonomous, have a real passion for technology, and love a new challenge we want to hear from you.</div>

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Velan Studios seeks a skilled Character Artist to create high-quality character assets (faces, hair, outfits, props) for their games.  Responsibilities include collaborating with art leads, working with other teams (animation, design), creating characters from loose concepts, setting up basic rigs and skinning, and helping establish pipelines.  The ideal candidate possesses 5+ years of experience in stylized character art within a production environment, expertise in modeling, sculpting, texturing, and material work, a solid understanding of PBR techniques, and proficiency in ZBrush, Maya, Photoshop, and Substance Painter.  The role involves working in Unreal or Unity and requires strong communication and organizational skills.

<section aria-labelledby="job-description-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-description"><h2 id="job-description-title">Description</h2><div>At Velan Studios, we foster a culture of curiosity. Our games embrace diversity and are fueled by the adventurous spirit of our team. We are the creative minds behind titles like Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, Knockout City, Hot Wheels Rift Rally, Bounce Arcade, and Midnight Murder Club, with multiple new projects in the works! Our studio's mission is to pioneer groundbreaking gaming experiences and reimagine play in new ways. We're committed to pushing the boundaries of traditional gaming, blurring the lines between reality and fantasy, and revolutionizing the industry one game at a time. We’re looking for a skilled Character Artist to bring our games to life!Responsibilities<ul> <li>Create high quality character assets such as faces, hair, outfits, and props</li> <li>Collaborate with Art Director and Leads to ensure assets are high-quality and support the artistic vision for the project.</li> <li>Work closely with other teams such as concept, animation, and design to make sure characters are built to meet specifications</li> <li>Work from loose concepts and use your creativity to polish designs or generate new ideas by reusing parts from other characters</li> <li>Setup basic rigs and skinning for your characters</li> <li>Help establish processes and pipelines for the project</li> <li>Assist production and leads with reviewing schedules, providing estimates, and completing tasks on time.</li> <li>Stay up on current trends and techniques in the industry to help push quality and speed on the character art team.</li> </ul></div></section><section aria-labelledby="job-requirements-title" class="styles--3vx-H" data-ui="job-requirements"><h2 id="job-requirements-title">Requirements</h2><div><ul> <li>Experience with stylized character art in a production environment</li> <li>5+ years of industry experience as a Character Artist, or other relevant experience.</li> <li>Expertise in modeling, sculpting, topology, and texturing and material work for characters.</li> <li>Ability to create high-quality characters based on existing concept art in addition to working with the animation team with the goal of creating high quality, expressive characters.</li> <li>Solid understanding of modern pbr material authoring techniques</li> <li>Basic working knowledge of rigging and skinning</li> <li>Advanced understanding of ZBrush, Maya, Adobe Photoshop, Substance Painter and/or other game production tools.</li> <li>Experience working in Unreal, Unity or other AAA Game Development Engines</li> <li>Strong communication and organizational skills.</li> <li>Self-direction, passion, and creativity in your work.</li> <li>A receptiveness to feedback and the ability to act successfully on direct critique.</li> </ul> Bonus Points <ul> <li>Concept and creative ideation (2D or 3D).</li> <li>Experience with character customization pipelines</li> <li>Rigging, skinning, and animation experience.</li> <li>Leadership and/or mentoring experience.</li> </ul>Velan Studios is dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to submit a General Application. Velan Studios is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to inclusion, diversity, and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. We seek to create a work culture that matches the diversity of our players.</div></section>