TECHNICAL ARTIST [m/f]

Responsibilities

Researching and developing solutions for complex art and design workflows collaboration with the respective department leads

Designing, implementing and maintaining art and level design production paths using both off-the-shelf and proprietary software

Creating training files, examples, text and tutorials and assisting art and level design department in learning new technologies and processes

Reviewing current and emerging technologies and technical developments for incorporation into the game engine

Providing feedback on contingency solutions and timelines

Establishing performance profiling and guidelines

Documentation of new systems and tools

Qualifications:

At least 2 years experience as a Technical Artist in computer generated art, preferably in game development

Strong knowledge of the Unreal Engine and current 3D graphics techniques

Knowledge of modelling, lighting, texturing/shading, rendering, rigging, skinning, in-game physics and special effects

Experience with authoring tools such as Photoshop, Mudbox

Strong understanding of technical limits and excellent technical problem solving skills

Excellent communication and team skills

Ability to communicate effectively in English

Desirable skills:

Experiences with the Unreal Engine

Experiences with XBox 360 or Playstation 3 are beneficial

YAGER is an independent developer of computer and video games based in Berlin, Germany. We are specialized in the creation of AAA, multi-platform action experiences, for a global audience. Attention to detail is a hallmark of our development; from refining game play to the point of excellence, to instilling both the stories and the environments with enough depth and detail to set our products apart.

We are an English speaking studio with more than 100 people from 15 different countries. This rich mix of individual skills, backgrounds, and perspectives creates an open-minded and collaborative atmosphere vital to the success of our productions.

Interested?

Please send your application (covering letter, C.V., references, work samples – max. 10MB) along with salary and availability details to the attention of our HR Department to jobs@yager.de. Please be sure to reference "TECHNICAL ARTIST (f/m)" in the subject line of your email.

YAGER Development GmbH
Human Resources Manager

Pfuelstrasse 5
10997 Berlin

email: jobs@yager.de
web: www.yager.de