Principal Technical Artist

2 Months ago • 15 Years +

About the job

Responsibilities:

LIGHTSPEED STUDIOS is made up of passionate players who advance the art & science of game development through great stories, great gameplay, and advanced technology. We are focused on bringing next generation experiences to gamers who want to enjoy them anywhere, anytime, across multiple genres and devices.

Are you eager to make your dream game? We are seeking a talented and enthusiastic Principal Technical Artist to join our new team. You will help other artists with getting their art into the Unreal engine, optimize assets for memory usage and frame rate, participate in design discussions and provide feedback.


What you’ll get to do:

  • Implement Unreal shaders
  • Integrate art assets into Unreal engine
  • Optimize assets for memory usage and frame rate
  • Help with SFX, lighting, animation and sound when needed
  • Play test the game and provide feedback

Requirements:

What we are looking for:

  • Minimum 15+ years of experience
  • Demonstrated past experience in shipping AAA online games.
  • Minimum 2 years of Unreal Engine experience
  • Strong technical understanding of how game engines work.

Pluses:

  • Experience with free to play game
  • Experience in Game As A Service
  • Programming skills with at least one language

Perks:

  • Freedom to dip your toes into other disciplines and influence others beyond the
  • boundaries of your role.
  • Highly creative and collaborative start-up culture.
  • Competitive pay and benefits.

#LI-SU1


 

Location State(s)

California


 

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $135,600 to $283,200 per year. Actual pay is based on market location and may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign on payment, relocation package, and restricted stock units may be provided as part of the compensation package, as well as other medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the specific position offered.

About The Company

Tencent is a world-leading internet and technology company that develops innovative products and services to improve the quality of life of people around the world.


Founded in 1998 with its headquarters in Shenzhen, China, Tencent's guiding principle is to use technology for good. Our communication and social services connect more than one billion people around the world, helping them to keep in touch with friends and family, access transportation, pay for daily necessities, and even be entertained.


Tencent also publishes some of the world's most popular video games and other high-quality digital content, enriching interactive entertainment experiences for people around the globe.


Tencent also offers a range of services such as cloud computing, advertising, FinTech, and other enterprise services to support our clients' digital transformation and business growth.


Tencent has been listed on the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since 2004.

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California, United States (On-Site)

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