Description
Lucid Global is seeking an
experienced, motivated, and knowledgeable Technical Artist for our expanding
studio in beautiful Sarasota, FL. This
role works closely with the Technical Director, Artists, and programmers on art
assets as well as tracking & and assisting in the planning of our studio’s
innovative real time and pre-rendered projects in a highly productive manner.
The Technical Artist will work closely with our team of talented CG Artists on the
design, creation execution of real time and pre-rendered assets, and to
increase the productivity of our studio pipeline.
Lucid is a stable and expanding
global company focused primarily on the burgeoning industries of Health
and Healthcare, and we are using the latest CG and video gaming technology, as
well as AAA level art development, to revolutionize the practice of medicine
with our Living Medical Environments, Holographics, and other technologies.
This is a long term opportunity, and we hope the successful candidate will stay
and grow, and advance with the company well into the future.
Lucid Global is an innovator and often operates on the threshold
of what is possible with existing techniques and technology. That is the
challenge and reward of the work we do. Much of the work is on mobile platforms
such as the iPad and android, so mobile games production experience is a plus.
The ideal candidate:
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provides direction and identifies bottlenecks to ensure
ease of workflow for the efficient creation and execution of specific projects
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acts as an advocate for the artists providing the link
between art and Technical Department
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has a great handle on studio asset management, and
technology (such as Perforce)
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will work on the edge of innovation in the 3D stereo,
real-time 3D, as well as the convergence of pre-rendered and real time
technology
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works seamlessly with the development team and our 3D art team members: builds and
maintains aspects of the art pipeline, tools and implements key development
procedures
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will be responsible for scheduling of tasks including
tracking dependencies, managing change, and ensuring quality, compliant and on
time deliveries using Sharepoint.
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must stay immersed in the latest technology and techniques
making recommendations and ensuring that designers have the tools and support
necessary to best achieve our technical and artistic objectives
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has fluency in Unity 3D or other gaming engines that may
apply
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has worked with the Microsoft Kinect and other innovative
tracking and sensor technology.
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will be responsible for achieving overall technical art
objectives and assist in the hiring decisions regarding the acquisition of
additional talent
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must enjoy and excel at mentoring, and directing young
talented artists who join our team from nearby Ringling College of Art + Design