Lead Technical Artist - The Initiative - Xbox Game Studios

Company: Microsoft Corporation
Location: Santa Monica
Posted on: January 9, 2022

Job Description:

The Initiative, located in Santa Monica and part of Microsoft's Xbox Game Studios, is the development team creating Perfect Dark. Our studio is about craft, creating story, innovating, and looking ahead to the next big thing. At The Initiative, we are looking for collaborative problem solvers who want to dive into something new and create groundbreaking experiences for our players. Join us for this once in a career opportunity to help build the studio, define our culture, and create an environment to attract world-class talent. The Initiative has an immediate opening for a Lead Technical Artist to define and develop key technology and content creation methods. You are experienced at leading the technical efforts as a hands-on contributor, with a deep understanding of the latest industry techniques and the passion, drive and vision to help pioneer the future of visual techniques & technology. Bringing both technical and creative expertise in establishing and improving the systems, tools, rigs, and workflows of creative teams, so they can push visual boundaries with efficiency. We are looking for a passionate, talented, and driven technical art leader, who enjoys collaborating with design, engineering, and other key stakeholders to create immersive experiences. You are versatile, have strong development and production-sense, and the expertise to inspire and mentor others to do their best work.

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