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HKS, Inc. · 5 days ago

Technical Artist, futures

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$63K/yr - $73K/yr

2+ years exp

HKS, Inc. develops stunning immersive and interactive environments for architectural projects and is seeking a Technical Artist. The role involves prototyping, developing, and implementing features for custom immersive architectural experiences while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams and providing technical solutions to various challenges.

Architecture

Growth Opportunities

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Works independently to prototype, develop, and implement features for custom immersive architectural experiences

Writes optimized, scalable, and well-documented code

Tests, evaluates, and debugs code

Provides technical solutions to problems encountered by multidisciplinary teams on the project

Helps document workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences

Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions and researches the best approach per project

Researches new tools and stays abreast of latest developments in the visualization and game industry

Conducts training and shares knowledge with a global group of designers and Immersive Technology Specialists

Travel may be required

Qualification

C++Blueprint scriptingReal-time 3DMemory optimizationVersion control toolsInterpersonal skillsProblem solvingTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Animation or related field preferred

Typically 2-5 years of experience in the gaming/visualization industry with at least 2+ years of developing for immersive experiences for games, architectural visualization or related field

Proven ability to create environments, program game mechanics, integrate assets, and use rendering and physics systems

Excellent C++ skills and proficiency in the Blueprint scripting language

Strong knowledge of memory optimization techniques

Strong knowledge of real-time 3D, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or mixed reality (MR) devices and applications

Knowledge of version control tools like Perforce

Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with attention to reusability

Logical and methodical thinking, as well as a good understanding of programming concepts

Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff

Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results

Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity

Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships

Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing

Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions

Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment

Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time

Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Benefits

Health

Dental

Vision care coverage

401(k) plans

Life & AD&D insurance

Short/long term disability plans

Paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation)

Company

HKS, Inc.

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HKS is a global firm of architects, designers, planners and advisors who create places noted for their beauty and performance.

Founded in 1939

Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi, ARE

1001-5000 employees

http://www.hksinc.com/

H1B Sponsorship

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