Technical Artist

Company Description

Evolution is an award-winning company, founded in 2006. Across our 20+ sites, we have 20 000+ people working in the fields of Product Innovation, Software Development, Game Presenters & Hosts, IT-support, Facility & Studio build as well as support services. Evolution provides a dynamic and creative work environment with a unique opportunity for the right people to enhance their skills and drive their passion. Our culture is rooted in Evolution’s core values ALIVE, do RIGHT and work TOGETHER and we operate guided by our vision to become the leading supplier of online casino in the world.

Job Description

• Provide technical support to the design team, assisting with technically challenging tasks, software and tools, including working with the game code/blueprints;
• Provide hands-on support to artists and engineers in regard to asset performance and validation, assist in solving in-game problems and bugs;
• Development and integration the process automation of the art department;
• Game asset and environment creation on request (be able to aid Game Artists in their tasks in case of short capacity);
• Character animation knowledge (to be able to edit and clean animations);
• Process and support technical documentation for team usage;
• Stay up to date on trends and methodologies in current and future graphics software and hardware;
• Participate in design reviews, team meetings, brainstorming sessions;
• Replace colleagues during their vacations, sick leaves and other absences. Replacement takes place during working time, and it is not considered as additional work;
• Collaboration with developers, design team and stakeholders;
• Maintain projects and communicate clear delivery dates;
• Complete work prior to deadline;
• Report to direct manager;
• Perform other duties, as asked by the manager;

Qualifications

• Secondary (higher, special etc.) education;
• Advanced English language, both verbal and written;
• Up to 3 years of professional experience in game development;
• Knowledge of the Unreal Engine. Other engine experience will be considered as an advantage;
• Ability to read C++ or Python code;
• Knowledge of at least some of modeling tools (3d’s Max/ Maya/ Houdini/ Blender/ etc); 
• Experience with Niagara
• Experience with particle simulations
• Solid experience in Adobe Suite Tools (Photoshop and Substance products mostly); 
• Solid understanding of art and animation pipelines;
   
• Professional or bachelor’s degree in design/multimedia is a strong advantage;
• Scripting skills in C++/Python/Maxscript is an advantage;
• Knowledge of sculpting tools such Zbrush or similar is an advantage;
• Knowledge of Corona Render is an advantage;
• Understanding of WebGL is an advantage;
• Experience with neural networks like Stable Diffusion is an advantage;
   
• Strong communication skills;
• Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with differences between creative and technical teams;
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team;
• Ability to work under tight deadlines;
• Ability to provide actionable feedback;
• Ability to storyboard or translate ideas to designers and others;
• Creative thinking, problem-solving, passion and attention to details;
• Ability to work with technical documentation;
• Understanding of iGaming industry;

Additional Information

• Working for one of the top gambling companies in the world
• Opportunity to influence the quality of the products, improve process and implement your ideas
• Social package, including sport compensation & medical insurance
• Professional growth
• Sport activities, parties, team buildings 

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