Full-Time

Senior Technical Artist

Posted on 8/13/2024

Jam City

Jam City

1,001-5,000 employees

Develops and distributes free-to-play mobile games

Data & Analytics
Gaming

Compensation Overview

$90k - $140kAnnually

+ Annual Bonus + Short-term Incentives + Long-term Incentives + Program-specific Awards

Senior

Carlsbad, CA, USA

Hybrid position requiring in-office presence.

Category
3D Modeling
Animation
Visual Effects (VFX)
Art, Graphics & Animation
Required Skills
Adobe Photoshop
Unity
Requirements
  • Understanding of and experience with mobile device limitations and challenges.
  • Must have worked on at least two 2D or 3D games from conception to completion.
  • Must be well-rounded in the whole 3D pipeline.
  • Proficiency in Maya, Unity, and Photoshop.
  • Strong sense of technical and artistic aspects.
  • Degree in Art, Engineering, or related field.
  • Experienced in C#, PyMel, Python.
Responsibilities
  • Be a bridge between Artists and Engineers.
  • Work closely with team leads, Art and Game Directors.
  • Work with Producers, advising on technical cost/impact of changes and requests.
  • Research, define and advise on methods and tools prior to and during production.
  • Develop and maintain art production workflow/pipeline.
  • Monitoring work to be as efficient as possible with space/speed.
  • Learn game engine capabilities and limitations, enthusiastic to ‘find a way’ to meet challenging artistic visions.
  • Integrate assets in the game without sacrificing artistic vision or exceeding the technical limits of the platform.
  • Develop shaders in Maya and Unity, and collaborate with engineering for parallel development in the game engine.
  • Mentor Artists in chosen methods, optimizations, and tools for and during production. Actively advise or inform the teams/leads/Producers/AM of foreseeable issues or problematic techniques.
  • Help to drive and direct overall character and asset pipeline for future project needs, with tool/workflow development geared towards extensibility and flexibility for upcoming needs.
  • Troubleshoot/debug/firefight technical issues.
  • Write scripts/tools to aid artists create more efficiently.
  • Assist in producing 3D elements and shaders.
  • Cover multiple projects when needed.

Jam City creates and distributes free-to-play mobile games that are accessible to a wide audience. Players can download these games for free and have the option to make in-app purchases for virtual items or upgrades. This business model allows Jam City to generate revenue while keeping the games enjoyable for everyone. The company stands out from its competitors through its focus on storytelling, data science, and audience insights, which help create engaging gameplay that keeps players returning. With nine studios in major cities around the world, Jam City leverages diverse talent to develop some of the highest-grossing mobile games in the industry. The goal of Jam City is to connect people globally through entertaining games that provide a fun experience.

Company Stage

Late Stage VC

Total Funding

$464M

Headquarters

Culver City, California

Founded

2009

Growth & Insights
Headcount

6 month growth

0%

1 year growth

0%

2 year growth

3%
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What believers are saying

  • Partnership with Flexion expands publishing to alternative app stores, increasing market reach.
  • Entry into the MENA market with 'Heroes & Villains' taps into a growing audience.
  • AI-driven tools like PlaiDay enhance creative processes and efficiency.

What critics are saying

  • Layoffs of 10% of workforce may impact creative output and innovation.
  • Increased competition from games like 'DC Worlds Collide' could divert players.
  • Challenges in MENA market entry due to regional dynamics and competition.

What makes Jam City unique

  • Jam City excels in creating narrative-rich games with iconic entertainment brands.
  • The company leverages data science for audience insights and game engagement.
  • Jam City has a global presence with studios in major cities worldwide.

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Life Insurance

401(k)

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