In this role you will:

• Develop and maintain tools and pipelines in Maya and Unity to optimize artist workflows and asset creation.
• Proactively identify and implement solutions to empower artists through technology and process improvements.
• Partner with artists, designers, and engineers to define and implement efficient asset creation workflows.
• For Character Tech Artists: Create character rigs and procedural animation using Maya and Unity. Collaborate with animators to iterate on character design and bring characters to life through rigging, skinning, and animation techniques. Bonus: Experience with writing Python and using UI frameworks like Qt.
• For Pipeline Tech Artists: Help design and develop DCC & Unity tools and technology to support artistic vision.

We’re excited about you because:

• You have 5+ years of experience as a technical artist in games.
• You have experience developing and evolving game art pipelines and tools (Maya and Unity).
• You demonstrate strong technical skills, including experience with scripting languages like Python and UI frameworks like Qt.
• You thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy working with diverse teams.
• You hold a strong passion for games and the creative process.
• You embrace a growth mindset and are eager to learn and contribute.
• As a Character Tech Artist, you have proven experience creating character rigs and procedural animations, and familiarity with rigging, skinning, and animation techniques. Bonus: Experience working on a live game and supporting live content pipelines.
• As a Pipeline Tech Artist, you have experience with real-time rendering concepts like writing shaders and monitoring graphics performance, and proficiency in C# programming for developing efficient and maintainable game tools and functionalities. Bonus: Experience with procedurally generated content.

Why you’ll love working at Bonfire Studios:

• Have strong values that include transparency, ownership, and trust. We are a people-first studio that also strives for a high bar of excellence in our creations.
• Celebrate craft expertise because we are a small, tight-knit group of highly experienced game developers who are as passionate about our team as we are our game.
• Offer opportunities to learn and contribute beyond your focused discipline in areas of interest or passion.
• Practice candor and feedback, leveling ourselves and each other up in the process.
• Play games and have fun together, kindling our own love for games and learning about each other.