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Posted almost 2 years ago

Tech Artist for optimization

Happy Volcano · Programming

Remote scopeCET +- 4 hours

Type · levelFreelance · Senior

SalaryNot listed

Skillstech art, optimization, Profiling

tech art optimization Profiling Performance optimization Shaders

Happy Volcano is a passionate team developing an unannounced factory automation game that aims to bring a fresh experience to the genre. We are looking for a senior technical artist who can help us optimize our factory automation game, for a period of approximate 2 months, starting as early as you are available. The game will feature a huge factory floor with a large amount of moving objects on conveyor belts and other transport systems, operators and buildings. If you like a challenge and are skilled in optimizing GPU performance, you might be the person we’re looking for! You’ll be working closely with our Art Director, tech artist intern and 3 programmers.

Responsibilities

Profile the game’s GPU performance
Achieve comparable visual results while improving performance drastically
Work together with the artists to significantly improve the game’s framerate

Requirements

Strong understanding of GPU profiling and optimization techniques
You’re able to efficiently write precise documentation about your findings
You have technical proficiency in Unity3D
You have excellent shader programming -and optimization skills
You’re an excellent communicator and fluent in English
You are able to work remotely during core Central European Time

Nice to have

Knowledge of Nsight, PIX, RenderDoc or any other external profiling tool.

What Happy Volcano can offer you

A 2 month contract, which can be extended if necessary
Fully remote studio with a strong focus on healthy work/life balance
A small group of passionate game developers
A flexible work schedule.
A (likely) possibility of future contract jobs in later stages of the game's development

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About Happy Volcano

Happy Volcano is the leading creative game studio behind the award-winning You Suck at Parking, as well as critically acclaimed narrative exploration game The Almost Gone. We are a well-funded studio, backed by Hiro Capital and games legend Sir Ian Livingstone.

Our team consists of a mix of full-time and contract employees located in Belgium or ±2hrs from CET. Working remotely allows us to be more flexible.

We’re building a studio that puts the team first and is welcoming, collaborative, no-crunch, and inclusive. We pride ourselves on making quality entertainment games with mass appeal.

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