Technical Art Director

Spark is looking for a technically strong art director for next-gen development.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, diagnose and correct art related performance issues.
• Coordinate with all departments to ensure product stability and runtime performance.
• Specify and develop art production tools that meet artists' needs.
• Coordinate with the engineering department to ensure artists are following the latest best practices.
• Develop training programs for art staff.
• Identify ways to increase efficiencies in artist workflow and production pipelines.

Requirements

• 5 or more years in game development.
• 2 or more console products' experience designing and troubleshooting art pipelines.
• 3 or more years as a Technical Artist in a game company.
• Solid understanding of proper workmanship involved in creating 2D and 3D art for efficiency and aesthetics.
• Must be an excellent and positive communicator.
• Deep knowledge of MEL script.

Preferred Skills

• Focus on environment world building.
• Experience managing a department.
• Experience with Unreal Engine 3.

• Applicants must be able to work at our Sherman Oaks, California studios.
• Email only. No visits or phone calls, please.
• The Subject line of your email must reference the job title and your name, like this:
  Technical Art Director: Last name, First name
• Include your resume as an email attachment, preferably in Word 2003 format.
• Make sure your resume also includes your name, address, phone, and email.
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