Senior Technical Artist: Procedural Art

About the Role

At Rockstar Games, we are dedicated to delivering world-class entertainment experiences. Join our team in Oakville, ON, where you'll contribute to large-scale creative projects within an inclusive environment driven by collaboration and innovation alongside some of the industry's finest talent. We are seeking a passionate Technical Artist who embraces technology and innovation to elevate our art and pipeline tools.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, enhance, and sustain tools and workflows supporting artists across Art, Animation, and Visual Effects teams.
• Develop and maintain photogrammetry pipelines and provide support for live scan operations.
• Design and implement automated solutions for processing data efficiently.
• Continuously stay updated on the latest advancements in data pipeline technology and machine learning relevant to art production.
• Draft comprehensive documentation detailing tools and workflow processes.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical challenges affecting the artists' productivity.

Qualifications and Experience

• A minimum of five years’ experience as a Technical Artist, Technical Director, Tools Programmer, or equivalent role.
• Proven ability developing tools for Digital Content Creation applications such as Houdini, ZBrush, Agisoft, or Metashape.
• Experience participating through a full game production cycle or a substantial long-term project.
• In-depth knowledge of Photogrammetry workflows and associated software.
• Strong proficiency in Python programming language.
• Familiarity with build and automation systems like Jenkins, Airflow, or Celery.
• Solid understanding of 3D asset pipelines and color management techniques.
• Creative problem-solving skills and the ability to invent innovative solutions for complex technical challenges.

Additional Preferred Skills

• Educational background in Computer Science or related field.
• Programming experience in C++.
• Experience working with package management systems such as Rez or PyPi.
• Knowledge or experience with machine learning-driven photogrammetry workflows including Gaussian Splats or NeRFs.

Compensation and Inclusion

The expected starting salary range for this position in Ontario is $105,000 to $115,000 CAD annually, with potential additional bonuses and equity awards. Benefits include comprehensive medical and financial plans, with details provided upon job offer. Rockstar is committed to fostering an equal opportunity environment that respects dignity, diversity, and inclusion. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process and employment as legally required.

Application Process

Please submit your resume and cover letter describing your qualifications and relevant experience. Successful candidates will be contacted by a Rockstar recruiter to discuss further steps.