We're Studio Wildcard, developers of the smash indie hit ARK: Survival Evolved -- one of the most popular and original video games in recent years. Despite our massive success, we've been able to stay independent, so that we can steer our own future in games and beyond. There's never been a better time for you to join this adventure and help us build ARK Survival Ascended, the next chapter of our original hit franchise! We're expanding and updating many of the ARK community's most beloved features while taking full advantage of the latest tools and technologies.And now we're searching for an exceptionally talented and passionate Technical Artist who can create high-impact work for the expanding ARK franchise. Responsibilities:Solve technical art problems across disciplinesApprove assets and perform quality checksOptimize gameplay and environment assetsCreate documentation and provide pipeline improvementsIntegrate Gameplay-related assetsLODs (Simplygon)Destruction meshesCustom gameplay metadataNVIDIA GameWorksRequirements:Minimum of 3 years of experience in game development as a technical artist with at least 1 shipped titleCapable of mastering new pipeline and tech toolsAbility to work within a multidisciplinary team that is scattered throughout the worldPluses:Experience with Rigging, Animation, or Motion CaptureExperience working in the Unreal EngineShader Programming GLSL, HLSL, CGTool Programming MEL, PyMel, MaxScript, Python, Fabric EngineRequired Application Materials:ResumeCover Letter which should includeWhy you are interested in working for Studio WildcardWhat games you are currently playingAbout Studio WildcardStudio Wildcard was founded in 2014 by industry veterans Jeremy Stieglitz and Jesse Rapczak, with the mission of bringing AAA quality to ambitious indie productions designed for core gamers. With countless years of combined industry experience across multiple independent and studio-backed titles, Wildcard's core team continues to grow, with offices in Redmond, WA, and Gainesville, FL including distributed team members across multiple continents.Equal Opportunity EmployerWildcard is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, or any other characteristics protected by applicable laws, regulations or ordinances. If you need assistance and/or reasonable accommodations due to disability during the application or the recruiting process, please let us know. Pay Transparency InformationThe expected annual base pay range(s) for this position vary based on a variety of factors, which include: (but aren't limited to) skills, competencies, qualifications, knowledge, and experience. Each pay range is only relevant to those residing in WA state and can vary based on geographical location. Wildcard BenefitsWe pay 100% of all premiums for the employee and discounted rates for dependent premiums. Our coverage includes Medical (5 different plans to choose from), Dental, Vision, Short Term and Long Term Disability, Life Insurance, 401(k) option, 100% covered Parental Leave, PTO, Paid Holidays, Unlimited Sick Time, and FSA/ HSA options