Senior Technical Artist, Performance - Unannounced Game | Irvine, CA

Responsibilities

Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities :

Work alongside programmers to validate asset creation practices and monitor game performance metrics through profiling, captures, and pipelines.

Address all aspects of performance in a hands-on manner such as : collision, texture practices, mesh construction and UVs, shader performance, overdraw issues, and more.

Mentor the team around you to ensure art is technically compliant and performant.

Directly contribute to establishing and improving artist workflows.

Be a force multiplier providing technical support for a small team of artists and designers.

Remain current on industry trends including advancement in commercial game engines and workflow efficiencies.

Proactively identify risks and propose solutions that bridge the gap between engineering and art.

Minimum Requirements

Experience

8 years of experience in AAA tech art game teams.

Confirmed experience, having shipped at least one major title in a relevant role.

Knowledge & Skills

In-depth knowledge of AAA game engines with an understanding of art implementation and integration methods.

Comprehensive understanding of art pipelines and good practice including proficiency in industry-standard 3D and 2D creation software.

A portfolio with examples and detailed breakdowns showcasing your practical work.

Strong understanding of physically based rendering.

Knowledge and experience working in Houdini and other procedural content approaches.

Key Attributes

A team-oriented approach to your work, understanding the importance of collaboration and partnering with all departments.

The ability to inspire others with an enthusiastic approach to game development and improving core skills.

Self-motivated ability to solve problems proactively.

Extra Points

Experience working through early development R&D phases of a project is a plus.

Solid understanding of game development outside of technical art (e.g. lighting, VFX, characters, animation, audio, rendering, systems).

Understanding of scripting languages.

Passion for playing a wide variety of video games.

Your Platform

Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, and StarCraft®, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. ( a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ : MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industrys most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net®, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android.

Our World

Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty®, World of Warcraft®, Overwatch®, Diablo®, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet!

Our ability to build immersive and innovative worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered!

The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners.

We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics.

Rewards

We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for Every World - weve got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including :

• Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance;
• k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching;
• Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave;
• Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others;
• If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance.