Technical Artist (Unreal)

Serenity Forge
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Posted
May 17, 2023
Full Time
Anywhere
Remote
$60,000 - $80,000 / year

Serenity Forge is looking for a Technical Artist for a 3D game project under development in Unreal Engine 5. Under the supervision of the Art Director and in concert with artists and programmers, you will develop shaders and VFX, assist with the creation of technical standards and tools for the art team, and help build and maintain a strong visual pipeline.

This position may be remote, but the strongest candidates will be located in Colorado or willing to relocate in the near future, all else being equal.

 

Role Responsibilities

  • Proactively monitor artistic goals and progress, and communicate technical concerns and opportunities to the team
  • Collaborate with the art and tech teams to define, create, and maintain robust, reliable art pipelines
  • Develop shaders, effects, and procedural tools to facilitate various unique visual styles
  • Perform R&D for any new technology needed for solving various technical challenges
  • Audit the engine and help to manage graphical performance at runtime and in editor

 

Required Skills and Experience

  • Proven experience as a technical artist on a commercially shipped title
  • Knowledge of both aesthetic and technical aspects of game art
  • Experience in technical art on a team project
  • Understanding of 3D asset workflows and optimization
  • Experience with node graphs, VFX graphs, and particle systems
  • Experience in Unreal Engine 5
  • Ability to effectively communicate ideas and needs

 

Preferred Skills and Experience

  • Experience with procedural art tools like Houdini, UE5 Geometry Scripting, or Blender Geometry Nodes
  • Additional 3D art experience in industry-standard programs such as Maya, Blender, 3Ds Max, and Substance Suite
  • Experience in shader programming (HLSL or GLSL)
  • Creative and/or technical experience with lighting for games in Unreal Engine
  • C++ and/or Python experience relevant to the production and integration of technical art and related tools in an Unreal Engine pipeline
  • Experience with developing for consoles

 

Compensation and Benefits Offered

  • $60,000 - $80,000 / year, based on experience and skillset
  • Full-time
  • Remote or In-Person (relocation assistance available)
  • Health Plan, fully covered
  • 401(k) Retirement Plan with Matching
  • Open PTO policy

 

A message from the team: Even if you think you might be a little underqualified or misfit for the role based on the description above, we encourage you to apply nonetheless. We've always done our best to hire and nurture a diverse team of talented people, and we know firsthand that on-paper fit isn't everything. We've all been in your shoes at one time or another, and we know how hard it can be to put yourself out there, especially for people from marginalized or non-traditional backgrounds. But if you're excited by the idea of working with us, we'll always be excited to hear from you.

 

Serenity Forge is deeply committed to cultivating an inclusive environment, prohibiting discrimination or harassment, and providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants, in accordance with all federal, state and local laws and regulations.

About 
Serenity Forge

Serenity Forge, based out of Boulder, Colorado, develops and publishes meaningful games that challenge the way you think. We pride ourselves on the care and dedication we put into our work. Now is a great time to join a growing studio that seeks passionate team members to contribute to the next generation of great games. We've got some amazing projects in the works, and we want you to help make them even better!

We are a long-term driven studio that provides opportunities for new members to develop exciting skills, so don't be afraid to apply even when your current experience doesn't fit 100% of the job requirements!

 

Perks & Benefits

Take a look at some of the perks and benefits we offer to full-time employees below!

  • Close-knit Team. A close sense of comradery and dedication to our work.
  • 401(k). 401(k) retirement savings plan with generous employer match.
  • Health & Dental Insurance. Comprehensive medical plans including dental coverage for you to choose from based on your needs.
  • Generous PTO and Performance-driven Rewards. Whether you’re an efficient worker who values work-life balance or an extremely hard worker who gives 110%, we value and reward a wide range of employees.
  • Generous Holidays. Extended company holiday breaks.
  • Career Advancement. A growing studio with potential opportunities to greatly advance your technical, creative, or leadership roles.

 

Our Vision

We believe that video games can become a vital part of art, culture, and education. Ultimately, we are in the business of creating meaningful experiences and expanding peoples' horizons.

We also believe that video games can literally and metaphorically save lives. The video below summarizes the near-death experience of Serenity Forge’s CEO, Zhenghua Yang (Z), and how it motivated him to found Serenity Forge.

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