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Respawn Entertainment · 2 hours ago

Senior Materials Technical Artist (Star Wars Jedi)

LA Metro Area

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

CAD$120K/yr - CAD$167K/yr

5+ years exp

Respawn Entertainment is a game development studio known for creating critically acclaimed titles like Apex Legends and Star Wars™ Jedi. They are seeking a highly-skilled Senior Technical Materials Artist to manage and enhance materials crucial for art teams while collaborating with engineers to optimize features and resolve performance issues.

Developer PlatformPC GamesVideo Games

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

Manage and enhance primary materials crucial for art teams

Support art teams with material features and functionality

Collaborate with engineers to optimize material and rendering features for art needs

Identify and resolve performance and memory usage issues with engineers, artists, and designers

Advocate for departmental goals, addressing roadblocks and raising concerns

Foster strong cross-departmental collaboration

Elevate quality standards, streamline processes, and develop innovative solutions

Suggest and implement new technologies and tools in workflows

Provide clear guidance on technical constraints, maintain material assets, and define budgets

Undertake basic production tasks such as task breakdowns, estimates, and timekeeping

Contribute to team culture, participate in interviews, onboard new hires, and support team health in discussions

Promote inclusivity in the work environment

Engage with developers across disciplines to enhance project-level outcomes, ensuring a great game and development experience

Establish standards for tech art team, including code, materials, and blueprints

Offer feedback through code and content reviews

Qualification

Unreal's material systemUnreal blueprints3D2D softwareHLSLPythonC++Asset optimizationConstructive criticismTeam positivityGame performanceOrganizational skillsProblem-solving

Required

3+ years of experience with Unreal's material system

5+ years as a tech artist in the games industry, with high-level experience on AAA game teams; at least one AAA shipped title preferred

Proficiency in Unreal blueprints

Portfolio showcasing relevant tech art experience (materials, tools, pipelines, etc.)

Expertise in 3D and 2D software (Substance, Photoshop, Blender, Maya)

Strong organizational skills to drive material standards across the tech art department

Understanding of asset optimization techniques and best practices in content creation

Ability to tackle challenging issues and develop practical solutions

Solid grasp of game engines, art integration, and technical constraints

Experience in game performance and optimization

Capability to both give and receive constructive criticism

Ability to foster positivity and trust within the team and across departments, with empathy and respect for others

Passionate about creating and playing games

Preferred

Experience with HLSL, Python, and/or C++ is advantageous

Benefits

Paid time off (3 weeks per year to start)

80 hours per year of sick time

16 paid company holidays per year

10 weeks paid time off to bond with baby

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k)

Vacation (3 weeks per year to start)

10 days per year of sick time

Paid top-up to EI/QPIP benefits up to 100% of base salary when you welcome a new child (12 weeks for maternity, and 4 weeks for parental/adoption leave)

Extended health/dental/vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

Retirement plan