SAIC has an opening for a Game Development Engineer. This position can be worked 100% remote nationwide.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work collaboratively with designers and leads in creating 3D assets that meet or exceed performance goals.
Work with technical artists and engineers in the development and streamlining of tools and processes.
Keep abreast of advanced techniques which could be used to improve the visual quality or development processes of the simulator.
Maintain a proactive attitude towards team-wide art and development issues.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE: Bachelors and two (2) years or more of related experience. An additional four (4) years or more related experience may be applied in lieu of a Bachelors.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Portfolio of work demonstrating proficiency as a 3D/Terrain Artist.
Demonstrable traditional art skills.
Self-driven with good communication skills.
Above average proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, Photoshop, Z-brush or equivalent.
Understanding of generating normal maps from high poly models.
Understanding in creating textures and models in varying art styles.
Understanding in creation of large terrain assets.
REQUIREMENTS:
Must exhibit excellent artistic skill and understanding of physically based lighting and materials.
A keen eye for spatial composition, lighting and building believable 3D assets.
An understanding of effective asset creation and optimization.
Excellent ability to create textures and work with complex shaders.
Previous experience creating high quality 3D models.
Experience working with cross discipline and external teams.
Must be autonomous while working on set tasks from the schedule.
Must have the ability to problem solve and define best work practices within assigned area of work.
Strong communication skills.
High degree of self-motivation and initiative.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Unreal Engine 4 experience
Unity Engine Experience
Experience createting large terrain/outdoor environments and textures
Experience with any Video Game Mod Community
Experience with World Machine and/or Mudbox prefered https://www.world-machine.com/
CLEARANCE:
US citizen with the ability to obtain a Secret security clearance.