Senior Technical Artist, Materials at Aegis Ventures

Santa Monica, California, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

UnknownVisa

GamingIndustries

Requirements

5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, Material Artist, or similar role in the video game industry
Proven track record of working on at least one shipped AAA title
Expert knowledge of physically-based rendering (BSDF), material and shader authoring pipelines
Strong proficiency in Unreal Engine 5, including the Material Editor, Material functions and texture editor
Experience with industry-standard software such as Substance Designer, Substance Painter, and Photoshop
Deep understanding of material performance, GPU profiling, and draw call optimization
Ability to debug and solve technical material issues across platforms
Basic knowledge of Python and Blueprint scripting for tool creation and pipeline enhancement as well as HLSL
Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to technical challenges
Excellent communication and collaboration abilities, with a focus on cross-disciplinary teamwork

Responsibilities

Design and implement project material pipeline, along with high-quality, optimized materials and shaders using physically-based rendering (BSDF) techniques
Develop layered, dynamic and procedural materials to support diverse environmental and character needs
Partner with environment artists, character artists, and engineers to ensure seamless integration of materials into the game world
Establish and maintain best practices for material creation and optimization within the content pipeline
Analyze material performance across different platforms and implement optimization strategies without compromising visual quality
Proactively identify and resolve material-related technical challenges to maintain frame rate and memory targets
Explore and implement new material workflows and shader techniques to push visual boundaries
Develop tools, utilities, and custom material templates to improve artist workflows and efficiency
Document best practices, workflows, and technical processes for material creation
Provide mentorship and technical guidance to artists on material authoring and optimization

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

Physically Based Rendering

BSDF

Procedural Materials

Photogrammetry

Shaders

Material Optimization

Material Pipeline

Aegis Ventures

Startup studio for launching transformative companies

About Aegis Ventures

Aegis Ventures partners with entrepreneurs and industry leaders to create and grow companies that aim to address significant societal challenges. The company operates as a startup studio, providing resources and support to help launch and scale new ventures. Aegis focuses on developing businesses primarily in the fields of artificial intelligence and health technologies. Their approach involves combining innovative ideas with long-term financial backing to ensure sustainable growth. Aegis Ventures distinguishes itself from competitors by emphasizing the creation of companies that not only aim for profitability but also strive to improve healthcare quality, accessibility, and affordability, ultimately enhancing patient care and clinical decision-making.

New York City, New YorkHeadquarters

2020Year Founded

$26.3MTotal Funding

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

AI & Machine Learning, HealthcareIndustries

11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Work Hours

Company Equity

Wellness Program

Mental Health Support

Risks

Increased competition in AI healthcare startups may dilute market share.

AI reliance poses ethical and regulatory challenges in healthcare.

Partnership with Northwell Holdings may face integration challenges.

Differentiation

Aegis Ventures partners with industry leaders to launch transformative companies.

Focus on AI and health technologies for impactful societal solutions.

Unique collaboration with Northwell Holdings to create innovative healthcare platforms.

Upsides

AI-driven personalized medicine aligns with Aegis Ventures' healthcare innovation focus.

AI in telehealth improves patient engagement, benefiting Aegis' virtual care initiatives.

AI-based diagnostic tools support Optain's market entry and growth.

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