3DGen - Technical Artist

As a Mid Level Technical Artist at Series Entertainment, you will act as a liaison to multiple game teams, integrating tools and pipelines into Unity for various 3D assets. You'll also provide training, troubleshoot 3D asset creation and performance issues, and contribute valuable feedback to our Core Tech group to improve our development roadmap. Your role will focus on ensuring ease-of-use and optimal performance in workflows while staying current with emerging technologies.

To qualify for a Mid Level Technical Artist role at Series Entertainment, you should have at least 4 years of professional experience in a similar capacity within the gaming industry. You need a strong understanding of 3D content creation in Unity, along with some familiarity with AI-driven art workflows and performance optimization strategies. Excellent communication skills and the ability to share complex processes with diverse teams are also essential for this position.

In the role of Mid Level Technical Artist at Series Entertainment, you'll be involved in various 3D game development projects. This includes supporting the creation and integration of characters, environments, and visual effects, while also leveraging advanced and emerging technologies such as generative AI. Your work will optimize art pipelines and improve the efficiency of the creative process across multiple games.

As a Mid Level Technical Artist at Series Entertainment, staying current with emerging technologies involves actively engaging in ongoing learning opportunities. This includes experimenting with the latest generative AI tools, attending industry events, collaborating with cross-functional teams, and documenting your findings. The role encourages curiosity and exploration, allowing you to stay at the forefront of innovations in the game development landscape.

At Series Entertainment, we embrace diversity and foster an inclusive environment for all employees. As a Mid Level Technical Artist, you'll find a collaborative culture that values creativity and encourages experimentation. We believe in supporting our team members to ensure they grow both personally and professionally. Your input will be crucial in shaping game development processes, making it a fulfilling and enriching place to work.

When asked about integrating tools into Unity, focus on your experience with model imports, material setups, and scene organization. Discuss specific instances where you adapted tools to fit unique project needs, highlighting how your contributions led to enhanced workflows and performance optimization.

In response, elaborate on your systematic approach to identifying performance bottlenecks. Mention your experience with benchmarking and profiling tools, and explain how you utilize this data to iterate on asset creation processes while communicating effectively with art and engineering teams to ensure alignment.

Provide a detailed example of when you introduced new tools to your team. Explain your approach to training, whether it involved hands-on demonstrations, documentation, or one-on-one sessions, and emphasize the positive outcome, such as increased efficiency or improved asset quality.

Discuss your proactive strategies for keeping abreast of new technologies, including attending workshops, participating in webinars, following industry trends, and engaging with communities. This demonstrates your commitment to continuous improvement as a Technical Artist.

Share your insights into challenges such as adapting to rapid technological advancements, particularly with AI in art workflows. Express your opinions on how to overcome these challenges, such as investing in training, experimentation, and collaboration across teams.

When addressing this question, highlight your communication skills and collaborative efforts with design teams. Describe how you gather feedback and adjust your artistic integrations to align with the broader vision, ensuring consistency across the project.

Mention tools like Unity, along with specific plugins or asset management systems you are familiar with. Discuss your experience and comfort with these tools, illustrating how they have been vital to your workflow and the projects you’ve worked on.

Share specific instances where you've employed AI-driven tools in creative processes, such as generative art or procedural generation. Discuss how these tools have improved efficiency or allowed for innovative solutions in your work as a Technical Artist.

Explain how you actively seek out feedback from peers and teammates. Illustrate how incorporating constructive criticism has enhanced your work and product quality while fostering an environment of collaboration.

Discuss your time management strategies, including prioritizing tasks and maintaining clear communication with your team. Emphasize your problem-solving skills and adaptability to ensure the quality of your work doesn't suffer under pressure.