Senior Technical Artist
King
London, United Kingdom
Job type: Permanent
Job Description
We are looking for talented Senior Technical Artists to join our live game teams in Malmo, Berlin & London!
Your Role Within our Kingdom
You’ll be part of the London art team working on some of the biggest games in the mobile games industry. As a Senior Technical Artist you will work directly with artists and developers helping to identify and solve problems, optimize workflows and game footprints and push the boundaries and visuals of our globally successful games.
You will also be part of the wider Technical Art Community at King, a unique environment where we share, collaborate and support each other to achieve our full potential.
Skills & Requirements
Skills to Create Thrills
Excellent knowledge of one major 3D software packages (Maya preferred)
Experience with character rigging for animation
Excellent knowledge of 2D creation software (Photoshop etc) and image manipulation
Previous experience creating mobile games preferable
Good knowledge of game engine workflows and an understanding of realtime rendering
Excellent Python knowledge and scripting ability
Proven track record of both artistic and technical creativity with a passion for solving problems
Understanding of how to optimize games content for memory and performance
Passion and drive to push visual quality or streamline workflows
Experience in creating various game content (animations/modelling/vfx etc)
A proactive communicator, willing to give and receive constructive feedback
An online portfolio demonstrating all aspects of your skills is required.
Bonus Points
Understanding of GLSL or similar shading language
Experienced in working in an Agile / Scrum environment
Good Knowledge of typical development languages (C++, rust)
Previous experience with custom game engines
Good knowledge of mathematics and physics (vector calculus, linear algebra)
Additional Information
- Relocation assistance is offered
How to Apply
Want to join our Kingdom?
If you are interested, please apply via our career site!
Applications must be in English.
Making games is fun. Especially when you do it with people that share the same idea of what makes a good workplace great. No matter where you’re from, it’s all about what we can achieve together when creating truly magical moments for all our players. That’s why we hire all sorts of talent - because a great saga needs all sorts of heroes.
About the Company
Officially, we’re a leading interactive entertainment company for the mobile world. Recently, we were acquired by Activision Blizzard – King operates as an independent unit of Activision Blizzard. Unofficially, we’re a serious business that’s not afraid to have fun. And lots of it. Candy Crush Saga. Pet Rescue Saga. Bubble Witch Saga 2. Paradise Bay. We’re proud of the 200+ titles that carry the King crown. Because our mission has always been, and will always be, to create the games that unlock the player in everyone. No matter where they are, who they are or how much time they have. So if you share our ambition, introduce yourself. - See more on your website