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Technical Artist at Daybreak Game Company LLC (Austin, TX)

Here at Daybreak, we make games that bring people together: to build them and to play them. Together we have built and introduced some of the most famed and beloved gaming franchises to millions of players worldwide including H1Z1®, DC Universe Online, PlanetSide®, and EverQuest®.
We are obsessed with the entire creation process and passion for play is what makes us one with our players. From group raiding epics in Norrath to watching our favorite streamers ravage zombies in the post-apocalypse, we are devoted to delivering the ultimate gaming experience to our communities.
Lets make games better together. Are you up for the challenge? Heres some specifics on what were looking for
The Daybreak Austin Studio is looking for a skilled game Technical Artist. The Technical Artist will work cooperatively with artists, designers, and programmers to create rigs and tools that provide the artists with all they need to integrate art assets into the game engine in a highly productive manner.
Essential Duties include but are not limited to the following:
  • Character rigging and art team support
  • Tool creation and script writing
  • Definition and maintenance of pipelines and technical standards
  • Liaison between the disciplines of art and programming
  • R&D of tools and processes used in production
  • Training of artists on tools and processes

Requirements
  • Unreal4 experience
  • Ability to design tools and processes that have both the artists workflow and the games technical requirements in mind
  • Working knowledge of Maya and Zbrush
  • Proficiency in MEL, Python scripting and HLSL shader programming
  • Advanced working knowledge of rigging and character animation tools in Maya including skeletons, skinning/deformers, constraints and FK/IK
  • Experience with databases (MySQL, PostgreSQL)
  • Ability to prioritize tasks and manage time effectively to deliver work on schedule
  • Ability to take direction and collaborate with artists and programmers
  • Creative and efficient problem solver
  • Awareness of trends in 3d and gaming technology

Pluses
  • Knowledge of C++, C#, the Maya API
  • Experience with PS4/DX11
  • Working knowledge of Perforce APIs
  • Motivated to develop and maintain a strong knowledge in his or her expertise
  • Knowledge of web based applications, build systems and distributed processes
  • Animation and/or modeling experience
  • Basic understanding of anatomy

Education And Experience
  • 2+ years experience as a TD or Technical Artist in the game or film industry
  • Must have shipped at least two game titles or have equivalent film experience

Be certain to include the web link to your art portfolio.
Spread your wings at Daybreak Games and let your career soar to new heights!
Austin, the capital city of Texas, is regarded as one of the best places to work in one of the most thriving cities in the country! There is always something to do (SXSW, outdoor activates, Austin City Limits), here (referred to as the Live Music Capital of the World) or eat (BBQ and Tex-Mex). The often-heard slogan Keep Austin Weird helps draw fun and creative minds from around the world. Come join us in this bustling city full of opportunity and diverse culture.
Our studio is located in a high-tech area in northwest Austin, surrounded by beautiful hill country. At Highway 360 and Spicewood Springs, we are close to ample dining and shopping and only a short drive away from Downtown Austin. Daybreak is built on the foundation of our employees, as they provide the heartbeat to the technology. We know we are living the dream. Inside the building youll find fully equipped kitchens, a great floor plan to interact with teams, movie theatre, comic library, gaming areas, and all the high-end equipment youd expect at a gaming studio.
Exceptional employee benefits = 18 days PTO first year; robust Medical, Dental, Vision insurance coverage for entire family; company matched 401k vested immediately; Flex Spending Accounts, generous tuition reimbursements, flexible work hours, ultra-creative environment.
Headquartered in San Diego, Daybreak Game Company LLC is a worldwide leader in massively multiplayer online games and emergent gameplay. Best known for blockbuster hits and franchises such as H1Z1®: King of the Kill, H1Z1®: Just Survive, EverQuest®, EverQuest®II, PlanetSide®2, DC Universe Online, and Landmark, Daybreak creates, develops and provides compelling online entertainment for a variety of platforms.
**Daybreak Games is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to Diversity in the workplace.**
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