Technical Artist

Overview:

Develops stunning immersive and interactive environments for architectural projects. Possesses and applies a diversified knowledge of immersive technology processes and procedures to complete assignments with originality and ingenuity. Anticipates job expectations while performing design and technical tasks requiring application of standard techniques and knowledge.

Responsibilities:

• Works independently to prototype, develop, and implement features for custom immersive architectural experiences
• Writes optimized, scalable, and well-documented code
• Tests, evaluates, and debugs code
• Provides technical solutions to problems encountered by multidisciplinary teams on the project
• Helps document workflows for architectural visualization, virtual, augmented and mixed reality experiences
• Works in a team environment, communicates updates, participates in discussions and researches the best approach per project
• Researches new tools and stays abreast of latest developments in the visualization and game industry
• Conducts training and shares knowledge with a global group of designers and Immersive Technology Specialists
• Travel may be required

Qualifications:

• Accredited professional degree in Architecture, Engineering, Computer Graphics, Animation or related field preferred
• Typically 2-5 years of experience in the gaming/visualization industry with at least 2+ years of developing for immersive experiences for games, architectural visualization or related field
• Proven ability to create environments, program game mechanics, integrate assets, and use rendering and physics systems
• Excellent C++ skills and proficiency in the Blueprint scripting language
• Strong knowledge of memory optimization techniques
• Strong knowledge of real-time 3D, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), or mixed reality (MR) devices and applications
• Knowledge of version control tools like Perforce
• Ability to write clean, maintainable, and extensible code with attention to reusability
• Logical and methodical thinking, as well as a good understanding of programming concepts
• Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with all levels of staff
• Strong work ethic and eagerness to produce high quality, accurate results
• Ability to hold sensitive information with a high level of confidentiality and integrity
• Ability to maintain existing client relationships and build new client relationships
• Ability to communicate and present ideas in a clear, concise and professional manner both verbally and in writing
• Ability to proactively problem solve and apply innovative solutions
• Ability to work and collaborate in a team environment
• Ability to work on multiple projects at the same time
• Ability to effectively meet deadlines at expected quality

Base Salary Range: $63k - $73k annually – Los Angeles, San Diego, Denver, Seattle, Washington DC and Chicago locations only

The estimate displayed represents the general base salary range of candidates hired in the above locations only. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range based on the location of the role. Factors that may be used to determine your actual salary may include internal equity, experience, education, specialty and training.

HKS offers a comprehensive total compensation & benefits package with health, dental, and vision care coverage, 401(k) plans, life & AD&D insurance, short/long term disability plans, paid days off (sick leave, parental leave, vacation), and much more for benefits-eligible employees.