Tech Artist (Optimization)

Happy Volcano
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Posted
October 14, 2024
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CET ± 3 hours
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Happy Volcano is looking for a senior technical artist who can help us optimize our unannounced factory automation game, for a period of approximate 2 months, starting as early as you are available. The game will feature a huge factory floor with a large amount of moving objects on conveyor belts and other transport systems, operators and buildings. If you like a challenge and are skilled in optimizing GPU performance, you might be the person we’re looking for! You’ll be working closely with our Art Director, tech artist intern and 3 programmers.

 

Responsibilities

  • Profile the game’s GPU performance
  • Achieve comparable visual results while improving performance drastically
  • Work together with the artists to significantly improve the game’s framerate

 

Requirements

  • Strong understanding of GPU profiling and optimization techniques
  • You’re able to efficiently write precise documentation about your findings
  • You have technical proficiency in Unity3D
  • You have excellent shader programming -and optimization skills
  • You’re an excellent communicator and fluent in English
  • You are able to work remotely during core Central European Time
  • Nice to have: knowledge of Nsight, PIX, RenderDoc or any other external profiling tool.

 

What Happy Volcano can offer you

  • A 2 month contract, which can be extended if necessary
  • Fully remote studio with a strong focus on healthy work/life balance
  • A small group of passionate game developers
  • A flexible work schedule
  • A (likely) possibility of future contract jobs in later stages of the game's development

 

Interested?

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About 
Happy Volcano

Happy Volcano are the trailblazing game developers behind stunning indie gems, such as the award-winning You Suck at Parking and the critically-acclaimed The Almost Gone. Our talent has been lauded and funded by Hiro Capital and gaming legend Sir Ian Livingstone, allowing us to develop with a long-term plan. We’re a remote-friendly game development studio with a bright team spread internationally, but connected through a shared ambition for original gameplay.

 

A teamplayer with a passion for gaming

Ready to develop dazzling indie games with us? Do you have experience in the industry or would you like to gain it in a flexible and inclusive working environment? Happy Volcano is recruiting! We’re looking for bold creatives who’re vocal about their opinions, can work independently and are eager to help out others.

Are you our dream colleague? Let’s meet!

 

How our benefits make you Happy

  • Work flexibly. Choose how you create indie gems, by bonding at the office or in your pyjamas at home. Do you live abroad? No worries, we’re 100 % remote-friendly and have an international team spread out from Belgium to the Philippines.

  • No crunch for you. We don’t do crunch. Our working hours are standard 9 to 5. That’s because we value your mental health. In case we have to work overtime, we make sure that your genius is properly compensated for the hard work.

  • Be who you are. At Happy Volcano everyone can be themselves. We love to hear your perspective and want you to incorporate the things you care about in the games we dream up. Being awesome is a team effort!

  • Enjoy team building activities. We connect with our international colleagues through online coffee talks on Discord or competitive games nights on Thursday’s. Our Belgian team can bond offline thanks to the many activities organized in our vibrant office building, from Frisbee playing to sushi making.

  • Follow your ambitions. Our studio is both young and ambitious, meaning you get to be at the cradle of something truly special, while also having plenty of career opportunities. Make your mark on our games!

  • Join a well-funded studio. We don’t have to survive from project to project. We can develop and hire with a long-term plan, thanks to the generous backing of Hiro Capital. That way, you’re certain of a sustainable and amazing career in gaming.
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