Intrepid Studios is looking for aTechnical Artistwho is adept in creating tools, scripts, and processes to support our art department in the development of our epic MMORPG Ashes of Creation. We are looking for a detail-oriented developer with hands-on Unreal experience and has the skills and passion to empower artists, animators and designers to prototype and finish AAA games.

Responsibilities:

Development of tools and scripts that enhance and streamline the content creation processes
Work as the bridge between engineering and art to optimize content
Use Blueprints to R&D new ideas, process, and tools
Work with production in planning to define and address technical design requirements and issues
Review technology deficiencies for art teams
Collaborate with team members to support large features such as our dynamic skys, oceans, and other internal systems
Support procedural content generation

Requirements:

2+ years of experience as a Technical Artist using the Unreal engine
Understanding of techniques and technologies relating to memory and performance optimizatons
Experience building tools to support Art teams
Blueprint scripting experience
Ability to analyze artists’ needs and effectively develop tools to address them
Strong communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills

Additional Considerations (Pluses):

PCG procedural content creation and support
Python, VEX, HLSL
Experience with Houdini
Experience with HLODS
Unreal C++ experience

Required Application Materials:

Resume
Online portfolio
Cover Letter which should include:
Why you are interested in working at Intrepid
What games you are currently playing

Interview Overview:

Below you'll find an outline of the interview plan for this role. Please note that while this is what we expect the process to look like; we may ask you for supplemental information or require an additional step before making a final decision.

30 min interview with a member of our Talent Team
30 min interview with the hiring manager
Test
Panel interviews with several members of the hiring team
Final interview with the executive team
References calls & a background check

The Legal Bits:

We offer competitive pay based on market standards plus a significant annual bonus structure. The base salary for this role is between $66,000 - $99,000, depending on skills and experience. Individual compensation decisions are based on a number of factors, including experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. We expect the majority of the candidates who are offered roles at our company to fall throughout the range based on these factors.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds, including race, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, to apply for positions. We are an equal opportunity employer and we're committed to a fair and consistent interview process and employer experience.

About Us:

Founded in 2015, Intrepid Studios is the independent developer and publisher of the upcoming and Most Anticipated MMORPG, Ashes of Creation. Based in beautiful Southern California, Intrepid has assembled a veteran AAA team of tremendous talent and experience in the MMORPG industry.The gaming industry can be a turbulent storm of hiring cycles and layoffs. We’ve set out to do something different, to break this cycle and create an independent studio capable of withstanding the chaos of this industry. We’ve brought on-board a team of professionals that hold a diverse set of skills, and who all share a singular goal: making fun games. The studio is designed to be an open place for collaboration and communication, a place that is conducive to team building and success. Our goal is to build a family that will laugh together, play together, succeed together, and stay together.

All posted positions are full-timewith generous medical benefitoptions covered 100% by employer for employees and dependents pluspaid vacation & sick days, and 401k with matching.

We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Intrepid Studios will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. Applicants of all ages, identities, and backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Intrepid Studios will provide reasonable accommodation to employees who have protected disabilities consistent with local law.

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Note to Recruiters and Placement Agencies: We do not accept unsolicited agency resumes. Unsolicited resumes received will be considered our property and will be processed accordingly.

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