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Senior Technical Artist: Procedural Art

@ Rockstar Games
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Leeds or Carlsbad or Oakville
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Design tools, Develop automation, Diagnose issues
Requirements Summary:5+ years in technical art/TD/tools programming; experience with DCCs (Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, Metashape); full game production experience; Python proficiency; build systems (Jenkins, Airflow, Celery); 3D asset pipeline and color management; creative problem solving.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, Metashape, Python, Jenkins, Airflow, Celery, 3D asset pipeline, Color management, Gaussian Splats, Nerfs
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Job Description

At Rockstar Games, we create world-class entertainment experiences. 

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large-scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly-motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry. 

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Technical Artist who possess a passion for technology and innovation. 

This is a full-time, permanent and in-office position based out of Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of Leeds, England. 

WHAT WE DO

  • The Rockstar Games Technical Art team creates, maintains and enhances tools and workflows for artists across our Art, Animation, and VFX teams.  
  • We create and maintain photogrammetry tools and pipelines, and support live scan sessions.  
  • We drive innovation and efficiency in our pipelines by continuously researching and developing new technology.  

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Design, develop, and support tools and pipelines in DCC and standalone contexts.  
  • Develop automated solutions for data processing.   
  • Stay informed on the latest technology and research related to the art of data pipelines and machine learning.  
  • Write clear and detailed documentation for tools and workflows. 
  • Diagnose and solve technical issues affecting artists.  

REQUIREMENTS

  • 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or similar.  
  • Experience developing tools for DCCs like Houdini, Zbrush, Agisoft, or Metashape. 
  • Experience working through a full game production cycle or long-term project. 
  • A strong understanding of Photogrammetry workflows and software.  
  • Proficiency in Python. 
  • Experience with build systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.   
  • An understanding of a 3D asset pipeline and color management.   
  • Ability to think creatively and develop innovative solutions to complex problems. 

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

  • A degree in Computer Science or related discipline.  
  • C++ programming skills.  
  • Experience working with package management and deployment systems like Rez or PyPi.  
  • Experience with ML based photogrammetry workflows like Gaussian Splats or Nerfs.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a resume and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect.  In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide accommodations to job applicants with disabilities (or on the basis of any other protected ground under human rights legislation) during the recruitment process, as well as to any Rockstar employees in order for them to perform the essential functions of their roles.  Rockstar will comply with its obligations under the Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act and will provide accommodations as long as such accommodations do not pose an undue hardship on Rockstar.  If you need more information about Rockstar’s accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.  

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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