DigitalFish has an immediate need for a TECHNICAL ARTIST with professional game-production experience using Unreal Engine 4 (UE4).

In this role, you will be working on a new, mission-critical project in close partnership with a world-renowned digital media and hardware company, helping create and apply pipeline systems and tools supporting next-generation XR devices. You can expect to encounter a broad set of clients and projects over time; DigitalFish has worked with many partners including ACTIVISION, FACEBOOK, GOOGLE, LEGO, NASA, PIXAR and DREAMWORKS.

This position requires a keen understanding of the state of the art in games development, graphics and pipelines for creation and delivery of assets for real-time game engines. If you have the ambition and skills to tackle these sorts of challenges in a fast-paced, emerging-technology area, then this is the role for you!    Ideal candidates will have 4-6 years relevant work experience, but if you think you're right for this position, contact us; we'll listen!

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Represent DigitalFish as a trusted domain expert with visibility and exposure across multifunctional groups creating real-time and offline synthetic content in support of next-gen XR device development
• Define technical requirements for integration of geometry, rigging, animation / mocap, shading and material assets from multiple sources into UE4
• Develop and apply novel shaders within UE4 to faithfully represent a wide variety of material attributes
• Define opportunities for automation and collaborate with Engineering to create and deploy tools that allow asset ingest, scene assembly and image generation at massive scale
• Collaborate with multiple teams in understanding the current state of internal asset libraries, simulation workflows, and device-sensor capabilities while supporting the development of future technology
• Take ownership of issues arising from outlier cases in asset conversion, data organization and pipeline processes
• Develop, maintain and communicate technical-art guidelines and best-practices
• Partner with all disciplines across multiple organizations to ensure we meet strategic program goals

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA in Computer Science or Digital Media, or equivalent industry experience
• Minimum 4 years professional game-development experience, including significant experience at an AAA studio
• Deep understanding of and professional experience working with UE4
• Current, well-rounded expertise in content-production and development techniques using a broad range of standard DCC tools (Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, etc.)
• Solid knowledge of current real-time character-rigging, mocap, skinning and shading techniques
• Experience creating, debugging and enhancing scripts and plugins for DCC tools (Python, C++, etc.)
• Self-motivated with strong communications skills and able to work both in a team and independently
• Proof of eligibility to work in the United States

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• Competitive salary plus equity per qualifications
• Full benefits with excellent health plan
• Ability to influence product and features in a cutting edge technology
• Work with a well-respected, creative and talented group of experts in graphics and animation

LOCATION

You will begin working virtually due to COVID-19 restrictions, possibly transitioning late this year to work at the client's site in Sunnyvale.

ADDITIONAL INFO

DIGITALFISH IS NOT ABLE TO SPONSOR IMMIGRATION PETITIONS FOR THIS ROLE AT THIS TIME. We are an equal opportunity employer and are hiring immediately. We look forward to hearing from you!