Technical Artist jobs at ZeniMax Media

We are seeking a dedicated Technical Artist to serve as a crucial link between our artistic and engineering teams. This role involves collaborating closely with a multifaceted, interconnected team dedicated to crafting engaging, first-party infrastructure, systems, and tools for our platform aimed at shaping the metaverse. **Required Skills:** Technical Artist Responsibilities: 1. Design and develop systems, processes, tooling to validate, prototype, and implement new capabilities in partnership with cross functional teams 2. Implement runtime logic, tooling within a complex real-time environment with performance limitations in mind 3. Optimize content through enhancing performance and instructing the artists and designers on asset creation, modeling and texturing best practices 4. Analyze project timelines and resource allocation, proposing adjustments to optimize production schedules through technology and process enhancements 5. Document workflows, standards, and best practices to ensure consistency and scalability across teams 6. Communicate and advocate for the technical system's role in building a platform that serves billions of users 7. Consistently give and take constructive feedback, direct next steps, and communicate clear goals and outcomes to your team **Minimum Qualifications:** Minimum Qualifications: 8. 6+ years of experience developing real-time experiences across different products 9. Experience in at least one low-level programming language (i.e. C++) 10. Understanding of architecture for complex tools and pipelines with a focus on content creators 11. Expertise with game/real-time profiling and optimization techniques 12. Demonstrated experience in communicating technical topics to non technical partners 13. Understanding of AI and ML concepts at a core level. (data collection, model training, deployment, runtime performance) **Preferred Qualifications:** Preferred Qualifications: 14. Proven experience designing and implementing real-time graphics technologies, and their corresponding authoring tools 15. Experience with performance profiling and optimizing assets within tight performance budgets 16. Proven experience validating rendering outputs to ensure shading consistency on various platforms 17. Experience with real-time lighting concepts, color science, color space, exposure, tone mapping, and post-processing effects 18. Experience partnering with a cross-functional teams of artists, designers and engineers to design end-to-end workflows and authoring tools 19. Experience in low level programming languages such as C or C++, in addition to scripting languages such as Python 20. Experience designing and implementing real-time graphics technologies, and their corresponding authoring tools **Public Compensation:** $153,000/year to $212,000/year + bonus + equity + benefits **Industry:** Internet **Equal Opportunity:** Meta is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, sexual stereotypes, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. We also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. Meta participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations, as required by law. Please note that Meta may leverage artificial intelligence and machine learning technologies in connection with applications for employment. Meta is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for candidates with disabilities in our recruiting process. If you need any assistance or accommodations due to a disability, please let us know at accommodations-ext@fb.com.

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. This position is fully remote or Barcelona-based. Team Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games. Joining our Live games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher. Voodoo is creating a small experimentation team with a big mission: find the next best way to entertain the world by taking our best hits to a new level. You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on Hole.io. Role We are looking for a Technical Artist to join our internal game studio at Voodoo, working on Hole.io. As part of a small, agile team, you will bridge the gap between art and engineering, helping to optimize workflows, enhance visual quality, and ensure smooth performance across mobile platforms. Your work will directly impact the player experience in our high-performing genre-defining casual game. * Optimize game assets, shaders, and rendering pipelines for smooth performance on mobile devices. * Develop tools and scripts in Unity to streamline the workflow for artists and developers. * Work closely with game designers, artists, and developers to bring creative visions to life while maintaining technical efficiency. * Implement VFX, shaders, and lighting techniques to enhance the game's visual appeal. * Ensure asset optimization (compression, polygon count, texture sizes) & optimal import into Unity without sacrificing quality. * Debug and troubleshoot graphical and performance issues on different mobile devices. * Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in mobile game art and Unity development. Profile * Experience: 5+ years as a Technical Artist in the mobile gaming industry * Strong Unity expertise, including shader development (Shader Graph/HLSL), particle systems, and rendering optimization * Proficiency in C# scripting for automating processes and enhancing tools * Understanding of mobile game constraints (performance, memory, draw calls, batching) * Experience with lighting, VFX, post-processing, and GPU profiling * Knowledge of 3D modeling and texturing workflows (Blender, Maya, Photoshop, Substance) * Ability to debug and optimize art assets and rendering issues. Benefits Benefits: competitive salary and other benefits according to the country you reside.

Blizzard Entertainment's Animation team is looking for a motivated and experienced senior character technical artist to join its award-winning cinematics department. Are you a highly motivated artist who has built complex rigs and is capable of maintaining a high level of visual and technical quality for all characters? Do you have a passion for character CFX and a diligent technical mind to bring them to their full potential? We have a wide range of projects, and we are looking for a multifaceted artist with that can help round out our team. This role is anticipated to be a hybrid work position, with some work on-site and some work-from-home. The potential home studio for this role is Irvine, CA. However, we understand each person's circumstances may be unique and will work with you to explore other possible options, including remote work arrangements. This is roughly a 6-month temporary position. What You Bring to the Table Priorities can often change in a fast-paced environment like ours, so this role includes, but is not limited to, the following responsibilities: You must have a strong understanding of anatomy, muscles, cloth/hair behavior, and be comfortable in a scripted environment. Experience with simulation rigs and directable shot sims for hair and cloth are a necessity. You must be attuned to the needs of a production pipeline and those of the animators we support. Our team works in an intensely art-driven environment, so you must be able to work collaboratively with other departments including modeling, animation, FX, and lighting. Minimum Requirements: Experience * 8+ years' experience rigging characters in Maya, or similar software * Previous experience working in feature film or a TV animation pipeline * Experience in Python, MEL, C/C++, or other programming languages * Strong communication skills Knowledge & Skills * Strong communication skills * Ability to manage, share knowledge and experience * Strong knowledge of character kinematics, deformations, and topology * Knowledge of cutting-edge character pipeline and workflow techniques * High proficiency in technical problem solving Extra Points: * History of generating cloth/hair rigs and creating art directed shot simulations * Thorough knowledge of layout, modeling, rigging, simulations, and animation tools and workflows currently used in the industry * Knowledge on subjects such as Maya tool development and pipeline design * Experience working in Houdini * Experience rigging in Unreal * Ability to generate tools to facilitate the rigging and simulation pipeline * Passion for Blizzard Games and Cinematics Required Application Materials * Resume (PDF Preferred) * Demo Reel and Shot Breakdown showing rigging/simulation and technical proficiency Your Platform Best known for iconic video game universes including Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, and StarCraft, Blizzard Entertainment, Inc. (****************** a division of Activision Blizzard, which was acquired by Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT), is a premier developer and publisher of entertainment experiences. Blizzard Entertainment has created some of the industry's most critically acclaimed and genre-defining games over the last 30 years, with a track record that includes multiple Game of the Year awards. Blizzard Entertainment engages tens of millions of players around the world with titles available on PC via Battle.net, Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, iOS, and Android. Our World Activision Blizzard, Inc., is one of the world's largest and most successful interactive entertainment companies and is at the intersection of media, technology and entertainment. We are home to some of the most beloved entertainment franchises including Call of Duty, World of Warcraft, Overwatch, Diablo, Candy Crush and Bubble Witch. Our combined entertainment network delights hundreds of millions of monthly active users in 196 countries, making us the largest gaming network on the planet! Our ability to build immersive and innovate worlds is only enhanced by diverse teams working in an inclusive environment. We aspire to have a culture where everyone can thrive in order to connect and engage the world through epic entertainment. We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! The videogame industry and therefore our business is fast-paced and will continue to evolve. As such, the duties and responsibilities of this role may be changed as directed by the Company at any time to promote and support our business and relationships with industry partners. We love hearing from anyone who is enthusiastic about changing the games industry. Not sure you meet all qualifications? Let us decide! Research shows that women and members of other under-represented groups tend to not apply to jobs when they think they may not meet every qualification, when, in fact, they often do! We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and strongly encourage you to apply. We are committed to working with and providing reasonable assistance to individuals with physical and mental disabilities. If you are a disabled individual requiring an accommodation to apply for an open position, please email your request to accommodationrequests@activisionblizzard.com. General employment questions cannot be accepted or processed here. Thank you for your interest. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status, among other characteristics. Rewards We provide a suite of benefits that promote physical, emotional and financial well-being for 'Every World' - we've got our employees covered! Subject to eligibility requirements, the Company offers comprehensive benefits including: * Medical, dental, vision, health savings account or health reimbursement account, healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance, disability insurance; * 401(k) with Company match, tuition reimbursement, charitable donation matching; * Paid holidays and vacation, paid sick time, floating holidays, compassion and bereavement leaves, parental leave; * Mental health & wellbeing programs, fitness programs, free and discounted games, and a variety of other voluntary benefit programs like supplemental life & disability, legal service, ID protection, rental insurance, and others; * If the Company requires that you move geographic locations for the job, then you may also be eligible for relocation assistance. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. You can learn more by visiting *************************************** In the U.S., the standard base pay range for this role is $38.85 - $71.83 Hourly. These values reflect the expected base pay range of new hires across all U.S. locations. Ultimately, your specific range and offer will be based on several factors, including relevant experience, performance, and work location. Your Talent Professional can share this role's range details for your local geography during the hiring process. In addition to a competitive base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for incentive compensation. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed. While we strive to provide competitive offers to successful candidates, new hire compensation is negotiable.

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox's ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability. For more information, visit **************** Gearbox Software is seeking a skilled and motivated Technical Artist to assist the UI Art team with complex art systems, effects, and shaders used in bringing our projects' presentations to life. This role will bridge the gap between art and tech by integrating art content while honoring the artistic vision and technical constraints. Responsibilities: Work with UI and Tech Artists to ensure best practices and optimal workflows are being followed. Communicate and work closely with UI and Engine Programmers to develop new features needed in delivering highly polished, sophisticated presentations. Analyze and relay memory/performance concerns associated with UI throughout a project's development. Work with supporting art teams (FX, Modelers, etc.) to integrate assets into the UI, from proxy to final asset implementation. Create efficient and user-friendly UI Master Materials and Material Functions based on the standards set by the Tech Art team. Author and maintain Scripts to be used by artists and designers in our UI/presentation tools. Explore and iterate on ways to bring our projects presentation goals to life. Qualifications: Comfortable working in a 3D modeling application and Photoshop. Able to collaborate and work well with teams from various disciplines. Take ownership of shippable quality content/systems that are memory efficient and performant. Problem-Solve and provide a clear solution to complicated issues. Ability to think out-of-the-box to overcome technical challenges. Ability to self-direct and be autonomous when it is required. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following artistic disciplines: Environment/Level Art, Visual Effects, Surface Art, Lighting Bonus Points For: 6+ Years of industry experience. Comfortable working in the Unreal Engine, including Blueprints and the Material Editor. Experience working with 3DS Max and Houdini, with an ability to create assets in both as needed. Working knowledge of Python and the ability to quickly learn similar scripting languages, if re-quired. Experience with current generation platforms (Xbox One, PlayStation 4). Experience with other popular or proprietary engines (Unity, etc). Strong balance of creative/visual aesthetics and technical skills. Experience with providing feedback and integrating content from outsourced talent. Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox's ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability. For more information, visit **************** Gearbox Software is looking for a skilled and motivated Senior Technical Artist to take ownership of complex art systems, effects, and shaders for our projects. The Senior Technical Artist role is meant to bridge the gap between art and programming, integrating art content and features while honoring the artistic vision and technical constraints. Responsibilities: Work with artists to create best practices and optimal workflows. Communicate and work closely with programmers to develop new engine features. Analyze memory/performance concerns throughout a project's development Create efficient and user friendly Master Materials and Material Functions for use in game. Author and maintain Scripts, Blueprints , and Houdini Digital Assets to be used by artists in our content creation applications. Streamline Workflow by proactively finding solutions and by working with production. Research and Develop prototypes for art pipelines and help bring your coworkers' ideas to life. Qualifications: Expert knowledge of a 3D modeling application, the Substance Suite, and Photoshop. Working knowledge of Houdini and the creation of Houdini Digital Assets. Working knowledge of Python and the ability to quickly learn similar scripting languages, if required. Able to collaborate and work well with teams from various disciplines. Take ownership of shippable quality content/systems that are memory efficient and performant. Problem-Solve and provide a clear solution to complicated issues. Ability to think out-of-the-box to overcome technical challenges. Ability to self-direct, and be autonomous when it is required. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following artistic disciplines: Environment/Level Art, Visual Effects, Surface Art, Lighting Bonus Points For: 6+ Years of industry experience. Expert knowledge of the Unreal Engine, including Blue Prints and the Material Editor. Expert knowledge of 3Ds Max. Experience with current generation platforms (Xbox One, PlayStation 4). Experience with other popular or proprietary engines (Unity, etc). Strong balance of creative/visual aesthetics and technical skills. Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox's ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability. For more information, visit **************** Gearbox Software is looking for a skilled and motivated Technical Artist to create complex art systems, effects, and shaders for our projects. The Technical Artist role is meant to bridge the gap between art and programming, integrating art content and features while honoring the artistic vision and technical constraints. Skills & Requirements Responsibilities: Work with artists to create best practices and optimal workflows. Communicate and work closely with programmers to develop new engine features. Analyze memory/performance concerns throughout a project's development Create efficient and user friendly Master Materials and Material Functions for use in game. Author and maintain Scripts, Blueprints , and Houdini Digital Assets to be used by artists in our content creation applications. Streamline Workflow by proactively finding solutions and by working with production. Research and Develop prototypes for art pipelines and help bring your coworkers' ideas to life. Required Skills: Working knowledge of a 3D modeling application, the Substance Suite, and Photoshop. Able to collaborate and work well with teams from various disciplines. Create shippable quality content that is memory efficient and performant. Problem-Solve and provide a clear solution to complicated issues. Ability to think out-of-the-box to overcome technical challenges. Ability to self-direct and be autonomous when it is required. Desired Skills: 3+ Years of industry experience. Working knowledge of 3Ds Max Working knowledge of the Unreal Engine. Working knowledge of Houdini and the creation of Houdini Digital Assets. Working knowledge of Python and the ability to quickly learn similar scripting languages, if required. Knowledge and experience in one or more of the following artistic disciplines: Environment/Level Art, Visual Effects, Surface Art, Lighting Experience with current generation platforms (Xbox One, PlayStation 4) Experience with other popular or proprietary engines (Unity, etc) Strong balance of creative/visual aesthetics and technical skills. Applicants who cannot provide a portfolio, website, or reel will not be considered. Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. Team Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games. Joining our Live games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher. You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on Paper.io 2. With Paper.io 2, we're building an iconic game that players will never forget! We're a small team of excellent people who take care of everything from ideas to testing, and we intend to grow while maintaining our high standards. Role We are looking for a Technical Artist to join our internal game studio at Voodoo, working on Paper.io 2. As part of a small, agile team, you will bridge the gap between art and engineering, helping to optimize workflows, enhance visual quality, and ensure smooth performance across mobile platforms. Your work will directly impact the player experience in our high-performing genre-defining casual game. * Optimize game assets, shaders, and rendering pipelines for smooth performance on mobile devices. * Develop tools and scripts in Unity to streamline the workflow for artists and developers. * Work closely with game designers, artists, and developers to bring creative visions to life while maintaining technical efficiency. * Create and implement particle systems, shaders, and lighting techniques to enhance the game's visual appeal. * Ensure asset optimization (compression, polygon count, texture sizes) & optimal import into Unity without sacrificing quality. * Debug and troubleshoot graphical and performance issues on different mobile devices. * Stay up to date with the latest trends and best practices in mobile game art and Unity development. Profile * Experience: 5+ years as a Technical Artist in the mobile gaming industry * Strong Unity expertise, including shader development (Shader Graph/HLSL), particle systems, and rendering optimization * Proficiency in C# scripting for automating processes and enhancing tools * Understanding of mobile game constraints (performance, memory, draw calls, batching) * Experience with lighting, VFX, post-processing, and GPU profiling * Knowledge of 3D modeling , texturing workflows (Photoshop, Substance and experience with Maya, including MEL scripting and tooling) * Ability to debug and optimize art assets and rendering issues. Benefits * Best-in-class compensation * Other benefits according to the country you reside

At Visual Concepts, we believe great games are made by diverse and empowered teams with a shared passion for play. As one of the world's top game development studios, we have shipped over 100 multi-sku titles to critical acclaim and commercial success. Our teams are independent and entrepreneurial. Our studios in Novato, Irvine, Budapest, Shanghai, Austin, Boise, Seoul, and Parksville, Canada are committed to artistry and technical innovation, offering top candidates the opportunity to learn and grow with some of the smartest and most creative minds in the industry. What We Need: We are looking for a Senior Artist to join our Create team, working on an enormous roster of WWE Superstars, supporting character creation. You'll build varied costumes, accessories, gimmicks and hairstyles that enable players to customize and create their own one-of-a-kind celebrity of sports entertainment. WWE 2K is an exciting and ambitious game franchise with a diverse set of features and requirements. You will grow and develop in many different areas, learning from a highly skilled team while working on ground breaking technology. We are open to candidates from all industries who have a passion for games. A list of qualifications is provided below, but please do not hesitate to apply if you don't meet 100% of the qualifications. What You Will Do: * Work closely with Art and Character leadership to achieve amazing standards. * Model, UVs, and texture using Maya, Substance Painter, and Photoshop. * Use our toolset to create and maintain rigs for characters (face and bodies) and attires. * Collaborate with Art, Production and Engineering to drive research, workflows, and technologies for improved deformations, animation fidelity, and streamlined creation processes. * Troubleshoot technical issues related to character rigs and simulation. * Meet delivery deadlines under production constraints. * Work in an approval pipeline for assets that have been produced by external vendors. * Mentor other artists as needed Who Will Be A Great Fit: * 5+ years industry experience * Experience researching, piloting, and rolling out new techniques * Understanding of game engine limitations. * Possess strong time and project management, be a great colleague, and have good work ethics. * A love for games (not just ours!) Might Be Nice: * Fluent in Python (PySide / PyQt) * Zbrush, Maya and Substance Painter knowledge * Shotgrid, Perforce, Jira, Confluence. * End-to-end knowledge of game production processes, and ability to scale your role to each phase This is a fully remote role that may be based anywhere in the United States. Below are the expected salary and wage ranges for applicants based in locations where the pay transparency law is in effect: California: $100,200 - $140,300 per year. New York State (inclusive of New York City): $87,100 - $122,00 per year. Washington: $100,200 - $140,300 per year. New Jersey: $87,100 - $122,00 per year. British Columbia: $75,700 - $106,000 (CAD) per year. Base pay offered is based on market location, and may vary further depending on individualized factors for job candidates, such as job-related knowledge, skills, experience, and other objective business considerations. Subject to those same considerations, the total compensation package for this position may also include other elements, including a bonus and/or equity awards, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment. If hired, employee will be in an 'at-will position' and the company reserves the right to modify base salary (as well as any other discretionary payment or compensation or benefit program) at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, company or individual department/team performance, and market factors. To learn more about Visual Concepts and our studio locations, check out our website at ***********************

RETRO STUDIOS: Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co., Ltd., and a powerhouse in game development. Working hand-in-hand with Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company's cutting-edge platforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence. Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward-thinking culture. With year-round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world-class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: * Collaborate with the Art Director and cross-disciplinary teams to define and execute the visual style of the project. * Create high-quality concept art across a variety of subjects including characters, environments, and props-from thumbnails to final illustrations. * Adapt to a wide range of visual styles, from realistic to stylized, based on project needs. * Own and drive concept development while aligning with Design, Art, and Engineering teams to ensure visual cohesion and innovation. * Provide contextual visual support for gameplay design throughout development. * Offer mentorship, guidance, and actionable feedback to internal artists, fostering their growth and career development. * Partner with Producers to plan, schedule, and manage internal and external concept art resources. * Advocate for the concept art team within the studio and help define best practices and pipelines. * Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support individual career goals for direct reports. * This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS: * 8 years of professional experience in concept art, with at least 2 full product cycles and 1 shipped project in a lead role. * A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in character and environmental concept design. * Mastery of 2D art fundamentals including composition, color, lighting, anatomy, and perspective. * Versatility across a wide range of art styles. * Proficiency in standard industry tools; 3D skills (modeling, sculpting, materials, lighting) are a strong plus. * Experience with project management tools such as Flow or Jira is a plus. * Excellent communication skills, highly self-motivated, and team-oriented. * Degree in an art-related field, formal art training, or equivalent experience. Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other.

Lead Concept Artist [Retro Studios] (25000000D2) RETRO STUDIOS:Founded in 1998, Retro Studios is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nintendo Co. , Ltd. , and a powerhouse in game development. Working hand-in-hand with Nintendo, we craft award-winning titles for the company's cutting-edge platforms, blending innovation, artistry, and gameplay excellence. Our home base is Austin, Texas, a vibrant city known for its creative energy, live music, stunning natural scenery, and forward-thinking culture. With year-round sunshine and endless options for outdoor adventures, Austin offers the perfect backdrop for world-class developers to stay inspired, balanced, and at the top of their game. DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES: Collaborate with the Art Director and cross-disciplinary teams to define and execute the visual style of the project. Create high-quality concept art across a variety of subjects including characters, environments, and props-from thumbnails to final illustrations. Adapt to a wide range of visual styles, from realistic to stylized, based on project needs. Own and drive concept development while aligning with Design, Art, and Engineering teams to ensure visual cohesion and innovation. Provide contextual visual support for gameplay design throughout development. Offer mentorship, guidance, and actionable feedback to internal artists, fostering their growth and career development. Partner with Producers to plan, schedule, and manage internal and external concept art resources. Advocate for the concept art team within the studio and help define best practices and pipelines. Conduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, and support individual career goals for direct reports. *This job description outlines primary duties and requirements and is not intended to identify all tasks that may be performed; individuals occupying the position may be required to perform other duties. The company may modify job duties from time to time, either in practice or in writing. SUMMARY OF REQUIREMENTS: 8+ years of professional experience in concept art, with at least 2 full product cycles and 1 shipped project in a lead role. A strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in character and environmental concept design. Mastery of 2D art fundamentals including composition, color, lighting, anatomy, and perspective. Versatility across a wide range of art styles. Proficiency in standard industry tools; 3D skills (modeling, sculpting, materials, lighting) are a strong plus. Experience with project management tools such as Flow or Jira is a plus. Excellent communication skills, highly self-motivated, and team-oriented. Degree in an art-related field, formal art training, or equivalent experience. Retro Studios is an equal opportunity employer. We offer a welcoming and inclusive environment in service to one another, our products, the diverse consumers we represent, and the communities we call home. We do all of this with kindness, empathy and respect for each other. Job: Game DevelopmentPrimary Location: TX-AustinOrganization: Retro StudiosSchedule: Full-time Number of Openings: 1Work Days: M-FHours/Week: 40Salary: DOE

Job DescriptionDescription: Who we are: At Gunfire Games, we're passionate about crafting unforgettable worlds and gameplay experiences. Our legacy includes hits like The Darksiders Series, Remnant: From the Ashes, Remnant II, and Chronos and we're not slowing down. We're a team driven by innovation, collaboration, and a commitment to pushing our craft forward. We're looking for talented, passionate people to help shape the next chapter in our story. Right now, we're seeking a Mid-Senior Environment Artist to join our team. This role will collaborate closely with Design and Art leadership to create breathtaking environments that immerse players and elevate the experience. If you love building worlds, shaping atmosphere through materials and storytelling, and thrive in a highly creative environment, we want to hear from you. What you'll do: Build environments from proxy to polish that feel cohesive, intentional, and immersive, always aligned with project goals. Balance artistic vision with gameplay functionality, keeping in mind both player experience and engine constraints. Collaborate closely with art, design, and production teams to ensure style and functionality mesh seamlessly. Take direction in style and technique, ensuring work matches the overall vision of the project. Implement feedback quickly and effectively. Accurately estimate tasks, delivering high-quality results on time. Communicate progress clearly across disciplines and contribute to a collaborative, solution-focused culture. Who you are: 3+ years of professional experience in game development for a mid-level role, or 5+ years for senior-level. A strong portfolio showcasing atmospheric environments that incorporate thoughtful storytelling and moody, dark or atmospheric themes a plus. Proficiency in industry-standard tools: Unreal Engine, Photoshop, ZBrush, Substance, and 3ds Max. A solid grasp of artistic principles (composition, color, shape language, lighting) and how they contribute to polished, technically sound environments. Skilled at managing asset budgets and workflows efficiently. Strong communicator who explains process clearly, welcomes feedback, and collaborates with confidence. Flexible, curious, and eager to learn new tools and techniques that improve collaboration and project quality. Experience shipping at least one AA/AAA title. Bonus XP: (Not required, but we'd be excited if you bring some of these to the table!) Expertise in procedural workflows, technical art, or tools pipelines that support environment creation. Strong knowledge of Substance Designer or material authoring pipelines. Experience creating designer-friendly materials, shaders, or modular workflows that scale across a project. A passion for mentoring and helping junior artists grow while lightening the leads' workload. Cross-disciplinary flexibility: able to jump between worldbuilding, asset creation, and technical problem solving. Note: This is a temporary Mid-Senior role with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our upcoming titles. We're primarily seeking someone with a strong foundation in environment art, but we're especially excited about candidates who bring strengths in procedural/material workflows or senior-level experience in mentoring and driving projects forward. As with any role, the responsibilities listed above are not exhaustive, and you may be asked to take on additional tasks as reasonably required. Pay range: $$70,000 - $85,000 Title level (mid/senior) and base pay offered will be based on candidate's skills, experience, and other professional considerations. Gunfire Games LLC is an equal opportunity employer and considers all candidates for employment regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, marital status, military or veteran's status (including protected veterans, as may be required by federal law), sexual orientation or any other category protected by law. Gunfire Games LLC participates in E-Verify. All new hires are required to complete the I-9 employment eligibility verification form and provide documentation to confirm their identity and authorization to work in the United States. Requirements:

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox's ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability. For more information, visit **************** We are currently seeking a Lighting Artist to join our growing team! This is a full-time, on-site position at a fun, fast-growing company, with excellent benefits. Responsibilities: Work with Level Artists, Level Designers and Mission Designers to create lighting for all game environments. Work with Cinematics to create lighting for cinematic moments, both real-time and pre-rendered. Balance needs of Story, Style and Design in lighting implementation. Work with Technical Artists to develop tools and assets for lighting. Manage performance and memory among multiple platforms using available tools. Solve both creative and technical problems with new tools and techniques. Provide feedback and collaborate with Level Artists on scene composition as it relates to lighting. Audit content to verify proper PBR ranges and values to maintain consistent visual fidelity. Verify quality of lightmaps and content that affects the lighting pipeline. Qualifications: Solid understanding of lighting and scene composition Working knowledge of Unreal Engine 4. Understanding and experience with Physical Based Rendering. 3+ Years of industry experience related to lighting, or clear demonstrable ability in affiliated roles such as Environment/Level Art or World Building. Great organization and communication skills. Self motivated and driven by personal passion for your craft. Desire to learn and understand the latest and greatest technology and techniques. Bonus Points For: Experience and knowledge of the HDR pipeline. Knowledge of photography principals and image correction techniques. Previous experience in Level and or Environment Art. Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox's ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability. For more information, visit **************** A Biome Artist is responsible for the creation of assets including trees, plants, foliage, rocks, terrain textures and other assets involved with creating beautiful, consistent and harmonious exterior scenes. Responsibilities: Collaborate with concept art, level art and tech art to create assets needed to make amazing looking and performant outdoor environments. Create rocks, trees, plants, foliage, terrain textures and stamps, plus any other model, texture or asset that is required to build incredible biomes. Create landscape materials, foliage assets, and other related resources, materials or assets that enrich the character of biomes. Over see and coach both internal and external artists on the creation of foliage and other biome assets. Assure quality, performance of biome art and assist in the troubleshooting and fixing of bugs. Qualifications: Shipped title experience as biome artist or similar title on open world AAA games. Solid organic modeling and material creation for terrain and rocks. Solid foliage creation and optimization with speed tree, LOD and impostor setup. Houdini experience is a plus. Stylized art creation experience is a plus. Unreal engine 4 experience preferred, but Unity experience is also acceptable. Skills: Strong artistic eye for biome composition including lighting/shading, materials. Familiar with biome generation tools and rulesets to help shape natural feeling landscapes. Excels at node-based art creation in unreal and substance designer. Can improvise based on high level concepts and information to deliver high quality art. Able to self-manage and use time effectively. Able to balance factors required for the creation complex environments. Effective communicator that can interface with leads and adjacent art departments. Takes direction and feedback well, collaborates effectively and can focus on project goals. Strives for quality, pushes for awesomeness, but knows how to compromise and balance art creation factors. Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

The Gearbox Entertainment Company is an award-winning creator and distributor of entertainment for people around the world. Gearbox Entertainment develops and publishes products through its subsidiaries, Gearbox Software and Gearbox Publishing. Gearbox Entertainment has become widely known for successful game franchises including Brothers in Arms and Borderlands, as well as acquired properties Duke Nukem and Homeworld. Gearbox's ambition is to entertain the world and its key driving objectives include the pursuit of happiness for our talent, partners and customers, the prioritization of entertainment and creativity and a measured respect for profitability. For more information, visit **************** Gearbox is looking for individuals who have the passion and talent to create visually stunning environments for our upcoming projects! As a Level Artist you will help define and realize the aesthetic goals of a project by arranging lighting, defining composition, and decorating areas with content created by our talented team of artists and yourself! Demonstration of environment creation & population is required for portfolio submission. Responsibilities: Create exciting and attractive environments that are lush with detail and interesting scene composition Collaborate with level & game designers to achieve visual goals while balancing gameplay and performance objectives Study and follow game design documents to know the story, style, objectives, atmospheres and environments to create game levels Work alongside with the Level Art Lead or Art Director in maintaining or defining aesthetic goals as necessary for the environments and project's success Define or improve lighting aspects of environments as necessary to reach aesthetic target Work from concept art, style sheets, or references to achieve projects visual goals Provide feedback to other artists to ensure we're working together to meet a project's artistic expectations per environment(s) Identify and provide feedback on modeling and texturing needs necessary to execute environments, bringing these elements together into a cohesive experience Be a resource for the art team for the environment/level/area, answering questions and helping own that vision Qualifications: Good grasp of what it means to work in a game level editor and the effort required for asset population and implementation Strong eye for what makes a scene interesting by utilizing color, shadow, silhouette, composition, and asset arrangement / population Technically proficient enough to be comfortable crafting environments so they meet technical limitations as defined by our engineers and technical artists Excellent communication skills and being a team player -- at Gearbox we thrive on collaboration and working together to meet our project artistic goals Strong understanding of how environments affect gameplay and vice versa Experience in creating whole environments, not just individual props and textures Some 3DS Max/Modo/Maya, or similar 3D modeling package experience is preferred Bonus Points For: Unreal 4 experience is a plus Any asset creation experience is considered a plus for this position and could be part of this role depending on ability & level of experience Gearbox Entertainment believes that all team members should be able to enjoy a work environment free from all forms of discrimination and harassment. We are committed to reflecting the diversity of the world we strive to entertain. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we provide fair and equal treatment to all team members and applicants. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy or maternity, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable national, federal, state or local law.

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. Team Our Gaming team is made up of hybrid-casual, casual, and mid-core experts. Our 'Core' games team supports internal and external studios worldwide in creating, developing, and launching new hit games, whilst our 'Live' games team focuses on delivering higher engagement on our existing and successful games. Joining our Live games team means collaborating with gaming industry experts on globally renowned, enduring games while embracing exciting new entrepreneurial ventures. With over seven billion downloads worldwide and a portfolio of more than 10 resilient hybrid games generating more than $20m per year, we are the world's largest and most successful hybrid publisher. You will be joining one of our Live Studios, working on Paper.io 2. With Paper.io 2, we're building an iconic game that players will never forget! We're a small team of excellent people who take care of everything from ideas to testing, and we intend to grow while maintaining our high standards. Role As a Concept Artist focusing on Concept Art, you will play a vital role in shaping the visual identity of Paper.io 2. Collaborating closely with the Art Director, you will create, develop, and integrate stunning game assets, elevating the production quality of our live games as we transition them into the casual space. * Art Creation: * Design and produce high-quality concept art for characters, environments, and props. * Work on illustrations for icons or stylised assets that align with the game's aesthetic. * Collaboration: * Partner with the Art Director to align on visual style and direction. * Actively contribute by providing creative ideas and constructive feedback. * Conceptualisation: * Gather references, brainstorm ideas, and create mock-ups that clearly communicate the artistic vision. * Contribute to the creative direction by delivering compelling and innovative designs. Profile * Experience: * 4+ years as a Concept Artist, in the mobile gaming industry. * Strong capabilities in concept art, including a keen eye for detail, composition, and style. * Ability to adapt to different visual styles and produce assets that align with the game's vision. * Strong Illustration skills * Technical Proficiency: * Skilled in tools like Maya, Blender, Unity, and Photoshop. * Proficient in low-poly modelling and texturing pipelines; familiarity with Maya rigging workflows is a plus. * Experience working with Unity * Soft Skills: * Excellent communication skills, with the ability to convey ideas clearly and collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team. * Resourceful and proactive, with the ability to troubleshoot and iterate effectively. * Strong problem-solving abilities Nice to have * Create low-poly 3D models, including texturing, to meet both technical and artistic requirements. * Experience in VFX creation or animation. Benefits * Best-in-class compensation * Other benefits according to the country you reside

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. Team Our Growth team is a transversal entity aiming to maximize and deliver the potential of any mobile product. It combines user acquisition, creative content production, monetization, and the tech capabilities required to turn applications into global hits. With over 150 experts, we operate at the forefront of mobile marketing and ad tech across various types of games (hypercasual, hybrid, 100% IAP). Role * Create mobile video ads that engage millions of people * Become a creative expert in mobile gaming: benchmark what our competitors are doing, experiment with new ideas * Develop a deep understanding of how your creations perform and why * Work within a small creative squad with amazing people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities * Have the opportunity to cover different product scopes (e.g., hyper casual, hybrid, casual) * Contribute to transversal initiatives (e.g., testing new tools) Profile * Fully proficient with video editing and content creation * Expert in After Effects - Nice to have: 3D softwares and/or Unity * Creative and have a hacker mindset * Understand how your creations drive marketing performance * Fluent in English, both oral and written * At least 3+ year of experience in a similar role * Deeply familiar with the mobile gaming market, in particular, hyper casual and casual Benefits * Competitive salary * Premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo * Swile Lunch voucher * Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo) * Wellness activities in our Paris office * Remote days * Child daycare facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouges)

Founded in 2013, Voodoo is a tech company that creates mobile games and apps with a mission to entertain the world. Gathering 800 employees, 7 billion downloads, and over 200 million active users, Voodoo is the #3 mobile publisher worldwide in terms of downloads after Google and Meta. Our portfolio includes chart-topping games like Mob Control and Block Jam, alongside popular apps such as BeReal and Wizz. This position is Paris-based, with relocation support available. Team You will be an integral part of a newly established internal studio, a dynamic and focused team dedicated to one of our most promising prototype in scale. This studio is specifically chartered to improve this high-potential game up to the successful and market-ready title it is meant to become. In this exciting role, your initial focus will be on a game that has already demonstrated significant promise and captured our attention with its compelling core mechanics and engaging gameplay. You'll have the opportunity to contribute directly to the growth and refinement of the game, leveraging its existing traction to build a truly exceptional player experience. This is a unique chance to join a project with established momentum while still having a significant impact on its future direction within a dedicated and agile studio environment Role * Create and implement UI screens and elements coherent with the game art direction * Design UX flow and UI visual assets for mobile game in close collaboration with Game Designers * Collaborate with various disciplines to develop game features * Utilize feedback from testing to ensure the highest quality outcomes * Depending on profile and abilities, contribute to other tasks beyond UI and support the game's development * This is a generalist role: both UX Design and Art skills are required * Work in a fast-paced environment, with fast iteration time * Integrate your work and assets into Unity independently, understand possible technical challenges * With this role, you will have a strong impact on the company by contributing daily to important decisions with a senior, multidisciplinary team of passionate and talented people working on one of the most successful Voodoo games. Profile * 3+ years of experience UI art experience for mobilegames * 2+ years of UX design experience * You are proficient with Unity UI integration tools * Ability to use AI tools to speed up prototyping and image creation * You can create and support a UX/UI framework library for a game * You are proficient with Figma and Photoshop * You have experience working remotely * You can be proactive, and be able to understand product needs, find and benchmark suitable references * Available in the Central European Time Zone (CET +/-2h) Benefits * Competitive salary * Premium healthcare (SideCare) for you and your family 100% borne by Voodoo * Swile Lunch voucher * Gymlib (100% borne by Voodoo) * Wellness activities in our Paris office * Child daycare facilities (Les Petits Chaperons rouges)

THE ROLE: We are seeking a versatile and experienced Senior UI Artist who is passionate about bringing exceptional entertainment to players around the globe. At ProbablyMonsters, we appreciate the value of partnering with other disciplines to create something special, and you will work closely with a multidisciplinary group to create and implement all aspects of UI for new IP development. As a qualified candidate for this role, you first and foremost consider yourself a game developer. You are a skilled and approachable communicator and an artist who stays current with the techniques of your craft, and you strive for excellence and growth. You should also be committed to creating a positive and inclusive work environment. At ProbablyMonsters, we are all enthusiastic about helping to shape a culture of collaboration and trust while creating best in class action game experiences. WHO YOU ARE: You are an independent, organized and self-aware artist who is excited to breathe life into the UI of a new IP. Your work demonstrates your ability to create high quality UI art and a strong understanding of graphic design principles and how they apply to information hierarchy and layout. You have a deep understanding of UI systems and workflows, and the ways that UI impacts a project. You are effective at presenting your positions and ideas to positively influence the project. You are proactive about evangelizing for your team to improve tools and workflows. WHAT YOU WILL DO: Bring clarity and delight to gameplay by implementing menus, HUD and presentation scenarios. Collaborate with Art and Design to create intuitive, responsive UI art and animation that articulates gameplay and visually elevates the player experience. Collaborate to establish workflows, best practices and style guides for the UI art discipline. Build and maintain UI component libraries and documentation to be shared with partnering studios. QUALIFICATIONS: A portfolio that displays a strong understanding of UI art, typography and graphic/motion design. Solid understanding and experience working in Unreal Engine: UMG, Blueprints and Materials. An advanced proficiency in UI/UX workflows & DCC programs (such as Illustrator, Photoshop, Figma, etc.) Strong written and verbal communication skills. Shipped at least 1 game as a UI Artist. At least 5 years of experience as a UI Artist. About ProbablyMonsters™ ProbablyMonsters is a AAA independent video game company that aims to change the way games are made. We unite a diverse roster of development teams in a healthy, rewarding culture. We believe empowered creators build the most engaging games and deliver the best player experiences. ProbablyMonsters is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Benefits: We provide a rich benefits package: Medical Coverage - health, dental, and vision paid at 88% for the employee and dependents are subsidized by the Company. Healthcare spending accounts, dependent care spending accounts, life and AD&D insurance. 401(k) with an annual contribution by the Company. Paid holidays and vacation, bereavement leaves, and parental leave. Eligibility to participate in these benefits may vary for part-time and temporary full-time employees and interns with the Company. Compensation: This is a full-time, benefits-eligible, exempt (salaried) position. In addition to base pay, employees in this role may be eligible for additional incentives, such as a sign-on bonus and short- and long-term incentives. Incentive compensation is not guaranteed.

ProbablyMonsters' mission is to unite, guide, and empower talented teams to redefine what it means to deliver exceptional games within a healthy, rewarding culture.