Junior Technical Artist

Description

Summary: Larian Studios, creators of Baldur’s Gate 3 & Divinity: Original Sin 2, is seeking a Junior Technical Artist to help craft high-calibre games by providing technical art support and developing tools. Highlights: 1. Work on high-calibre games with an award-winning studio. 2. Contribute to an open, collaborative, and inclusive international team. 3. Join a studio committed to making the best game possible for fans. With multiple awards to our name, Larian Studios has proven that we’re dedicated to delivering high\-quality role\-playing games As we move on to new projects, the studio that brought you Baldur’s Gate 3 \& Divinity: Original Sin 2 is looking for a Junior Technical Artist to join the team and help us in crafting the high calibre games our fans have come to expect. ### **Responsibilities** * Provide technical follow\-up to the art team in regards to performance and guidelines. * Design, implement and optimize shaders while meeting artistic and technical requirements. * Develop art pipeline tools and extensions with an eye towards usability and efficiency. ### **Requirements** * An understanding of mathematics, including trigonometry and linear algebra, with the ability to apply them effectively. * 1 \- 2 years of experience in game development or related fields. * Basic concepts of 3D rendering (notably the bigger render stages and what they do, screen space operations, Physically Based rendering). * An understanding of digital art content creation pipelines (high and low\-poly modelling, unwrapping, baking, texturing, level building). * Proficiency in python with an understanding of code architecture to develop maintainable tools. * Experience with Maya, Houdini, Substance Designer and Painter. * Ability to work with technical documentation. * Team oriented and a strong desire for collaborative participation in a team\-based pipeline across different geographic locations. ### **Nice to Haves** * Knowledge of different high level coding languages (C\#, C\+\+, etc.) and HLSL, both in a real time and DCC context ### **What We Offer** * An international team of over 500 employees spread across 7 studios around the world, each of which have their own unique qualities, and maintain a small\-studio feel. * An open, collaborative environment where ideas are welcome and encouraged. * A managerial team consisting of highly experienced game developers at the top of their fields. * Sharing hobbies and passions with like\-minded colleagues. * Inclusive environment with many activities organized by the studios or the employees. * Commitment to making the best game possible for the fans, including listening to community feedback.