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Technical Artist (Houdini)

11 Hours ago • 3 Years + • Technical Art

Job Summary

Job Description

Escape Velocity seeks a Technical Artist proficient in Houdini and PCG tools to develop and maintain content. Responsibilities include collaborating with art and engineering teams, problem-solving with procedural tools, prototyping new techniques for efficient content production, and optimizing automated content. The ideal candidate possesses artistic and technical skills, strong communication abilities, and Unreal Engine 5 PCG experience. They should be capable of independent work and possess excellent time management and problem-solving skills. Experience with Houdini Engine (in Unreal Engine), scripting (Python), object-oriented programming, and at least one released title on current or previous console generations is required.
Must have:
  • 3+ years experience in Technical Art
  • Strong Houdini knowledge
  • Houdini Engine experience (Unreal preferred)
  • Procedural tools experience in Unreal
  • Python scripting
  • Object-Oriented Programming
  • AAA game experience
Good to have:
  • Unreal 5 PCG experience
Perks:
  • Fully Remote
  • Excellent Benefits

Job Details

Description

What we are looking for:

Escape Velocity is looking for a Technical Artist who will be responsible for developing and maintaining Houdini and PCG tools and content.

Requirements

What we will do together:

  • Work with art and engineering to understand art requirements and technical limitations.
  • Work in partnership with the art teams to help them solve problems using procedural tools.
  • Research and prototype new techniques to improve the efficiency of content production.
  • Work on automated content optimization tools.

What you will bring:

Our ideal Technical Artist has both artistic and technical background that covers wide range of procedural tools. We need someone who can convert ideas into functional tools that will make the lives of artists better. Our Technical Artist is a clear communicator who promotes ideas about improvements in every aspect of the artist’s life and productivity. Preferably someone with Unreal 5 PCG experience.

  • 3+ years of experience in a Technical Art related field.
  • At least one released title on the current or previous console generation (gen8, gen9), preferably AAA.
  • Strong knowledge of SideFX Houdini.
  • Experience with Houdini Engine (preferably in Unreal Engine)
  • Experience with other procedural tools in Unreal (PCG,..)
  • Experience with a scripting language, preferably Python.
  • Understanding of Object-Oriented programming.
  • Ability to work independently with a high level of autonomy.
  • Strong ability to learn new areas of development.
  • Ability to work well within a team atmosphere.
  • Excellent time management skills.
  • Creative problem-solving skills.

Benefits

Interested… a bit about Escape Velocity:

Escape Velocity is a team of passionate, talented developers working at a studio that offers excellent benefits and what we believe is a fantastic project. But that make us unique. What does make us special? We value the time, energy, and talent of our players and our colleagues. We want every hour spent developing and playing our games to be an incredibly rewarding and worthwhile use of your time. To that end, we are fully remote and support team members in the world.  We prioritize honesty, even when that means sharing . We strive to give everyone autonomy so they can determine how best to work and play, and we care more about what you bring to the game and studio than how many hours clocking. We believe in constant improvement across all areas – from the game itself to our production design – and are constantly re-evaluating how we spend our time to ensure that not wasting and all always working on the most important things. Finally (and importantly) dedicated to building a culture of play, which not only makes us better game makers, but also strengthens the bonds between us all.

 

How to apply:

Click apply and complete an application along with a Resume / CV. If we would like to move forward with your application, a member of the Recruiting Team will reach out to you and guide you through our process.

Escape Velocity is proud to be an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to hiring, promoting, and compensating employees based on their qualifications and demonstrated ability to perform job responsibilities.

Applications will be considered​ regardless ​of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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