Senior Technical Artist

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Los Angeles, CA
63K-187K Annually
Senior level
Gaming • Software • Metaverse
The Role
The Senior Technical Artist at Lightspeed Studios will assist artists in integrating art assets into the Unreal engine, optimize these assets for performance, and engage in design discussions. Responsibilities include implementing Unreal shaders, providing feedback during playtesting, and possibly assisting with various technical aspects of game production.
Summary Generated by Built In

Business UnitLIGHTSPEED 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.

What the Role Entails

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 Senior 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

Who We Look For

What we are looking for: 

  • Minimum 7+ 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. 

Location State(s)

California

The base pay range for this position in the state(s) above is $62,640.0 to $186,840.0 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.Equal Employment Opportunity at Tencent

As an equal opportunity employer, we firmly believe that diverse voices fuel our innovation and allow us to better serve our users and the community. We foster an environment where every employee of Tencent feels supported and inspired to achieve individual and common goals.

Top Skills

Unreal Engine
The Company
HQ: Palo Alto, CA
107,879 Employees
On-site Workplace
Year Founded: 1998

What We Do

Tencent uses technology to enrich the lives of Internet users.
Our communications and social platforms Weixin and QQ connect users with each other, with digital content and daily life services in just a few clicks.
Our high performance advertising platform helps brands and marketers reach out to hundreds of millions of consumers in China.
Our financial technology and business services support our partners' business growth and assist their digital upgrade.
We invest heavily in talent and technological innovation, actively participating in the development of the Internet industry.
Tencent was founded in Shenzhen, China, in 1998, and listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong since June 2004.

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