{"id":107071,"date":"2020-01-10T21:59:00","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T21:59:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.gamasutra.com\/view\/news\/356544"},"modified":"2020-01-10T21:59:00","modified_gmt":"2020-01-10T21:59:00","slug":"get-a-job-evening-star-is-hiring-a-technical-artist","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sickgaming.net\/blog\/2020\/01\/10\/get-a-job-evening-star-is-hiring-a-technical-artist\/","title":{"rendered":"Get a job: Evening Star is hiring a Technical Artist"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry!<\/p>\n<p>Here is just one of the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.gamasutra.com\/jobs\/\">many, many positions<\/a>&nbsp;being advertised right now.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Location: Los Angeles, California<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Evening Star is a boutique game studio founded in late 2018. Our mission is designing fresh, fun games which will stand the test of time.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For us, being a \u201cboutique\u201d game studio has a specific meaning. Every member pursues a goal to help create great games. With that driving approach, and a proprietary engine and tool set, Evening Star has developed an innovative workflow which minimizes the barriers between ideas and execution.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">We are looking for a Technical Artist to join the team.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Responsibilities: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Help in designing and implementing advanced graphic assets and effects into the game such as shaders, particles, effects, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Help in designing and implementing the art content pipeline for the game<\/li>\n<li>Maintain and improve technologies and art workflows<\/li>\n<li>Collaborate with artists, designers, and programmers daily to identify challenges and provide solutions<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Requirements: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Candidates must be available for full-time work in the Downtown Los Angeles area for this position<\/li>\n<li>3+ years of professional game development experience<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of at least one 3D package (Preferably Maya) and extensive knowledge of CG fundamentals: shaders, modelling, texturing, rigging, animation, lighting, rendering and compositing<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate scripting experience with Python and\/or Mel\/Maya API<\/li>\n<li>Intermediate experience with Shader Languages (HLSL\/GLSL etc)<\/li>\n<li>Ability to synthesize ideas about what tools will make things easier for the artists<\/li>\n<li>Understanding of various gaming platform limitations with regard to visual assets<\/li>\n<li>Ability to troubleshoot CG issues<\/li>\n<li>Familiarity with playtesting and creative reviews&nbsp;<\/li>\n<li>Must be comfortable with Github, Perforce, or other comparable version control systems<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Bonus Requirements: &nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Proficiency with C# or C++<\/li>\n<li>3D level design, creation and implementation experience<\/li>\n<li>3D modelling, rigging, and animation experience<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Interested?&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/jobs.gamasutra.com\/job\/technical-artist-los-angeles-california-34167\">Apply now<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re just starting out, looking for something new, or just seeing what&#8217;s out there, the Gamasutra Job Board is the place where game developers move ahead in their careers.<\/p>\n<p>Gamasutra&#8217;s Job Board is the most diverse, most active, and most established board of its kind in the video game industry, serving companies of all sizes, from indie to triple-A.<\/p>\n<p>Looking for a new job?&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/jobs.gamasutra.com\/search\">Get started here<\/a>. Are you a recruiter looking for talent?&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/employer.gamasutra.com\/employerx\/\">Post jobs here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Gamasutra Job Board is the most diverse, active and established board of its kind for the video game industry! Here is just one of the&nbsp;many, many positions&nbsp;being advertised right now. Location: Los Angeles, California Evening Star is a boutique game studio founded in late 2018. 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