Job DescriptionA Technical Artist is the key bridge between artists and engineers, and the Horizon Technical Art team is looking for a new member to help us build the experiences, and capabilities that are core to our Metaverse efforts.Role Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Partner with the engineering, and other partner teams to build demos/prototypes/experiences that demonstrate our platform's latest capabilities
Develop and create high-quality, optimized 3D assets, materials and shaders as needed
Implement runtime logic within a complex real-time environment with performance limitations in mind
Implement dynamic and responsive visual effects that enhance the player's immersive experience
Quickly solve issues with cross-functional leads
Skills and Requirements
5+ years of experience using Blender in a real time environment to create tools
Experience with prototyping and gameplay programming in Unity or Unreal
Expertise with multiple DCC packages (Maya, Houdini, preferred)
Experience with procedural visual generation
Expertise with multiple game engines (off the shelf, or proprietary)
Experience collaborating on multi-disciplinary teams
Experience communicating across team members including engineers and designers
Experience in real-time content creation (characters/environments/VFX/animation/lighting)
Experience working with version control systems (Git, Perforce, etc.) Strong Python, Unity, C+ experience (at least 1)
Experience developing real-time experiences for VR headsets
Deep understanding of graphics pipeline, runtime behavior systems null
We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to [email protected].