Junior Technical Artist
The Rock Stars you see in Harmonix games are, as you’d expect, extremely high maintenance. Their wardrobe is vast, they change their hairstyle and makeup every time they go out on stage, and it’s your job to make sure it’s perfect for the camera and the adoring fans.
Characters have become one of the most complex systems of our games. Our Junior Technical Artists implement assets into our games carefully and efficiently. They have a keen eye to spot skinning problems and are quick to learn solutions. This is an excellent foot in the door for aspiring technical artists with strong work ethics and a need for experience in a fast-paced and creative environment.
Responsibilities
• Implement character assets into next generation games
• Work quickly and effectively to promote character team progress
• Preview animations to find skinning errors, repair accordingly
• Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team of Artists, Technical Artists, and Coders
Desired Qualifications
• Self-starter and organized
• Excellent communication skills, verbal and written
• 1+ years game industry experience, a plus
• BFA from an accredited college
Sample Work Required
• An online portfolio that is kept up to date is the best reference for Harmonix.
• Please include an explanation of your work: what you were responsible for, what tools were used, etc.
• Drawing samples, either scanned or in a sketchbook form.
• Have you worked on any published games?
• Which 3D software do you prefer and why?
• Interested candidates should apply online at http://jobs.harmonixmusic.com No phone calls, please.