Senior Technical Artist

Responsibilities

• Design and implement functional UI and 3D tooling that align with high visual standards
• Integrate art assets, including 2D/3D prefabs, animations, and VFX, using the Unity engine
• Investigate and resolve implementation challenges stemming from UX wireframes and animatics
• Collaborate with art, design, and development teams to solve complex technical issues
• Debug and resolve technical issues across a broad range of supported mobile devices
• Leverage C# coding skills to create code-hooks for triggering UI animations
• Profile and optimize visual effects and art assets for performance and memory efficiency
• Develop and maintain relevant art team documentation and evaluate emerging art-authoring techniques

Requirements

• 6+ years of industry experience with Unity engine game development
• Proficiency in C# programming, with knowledge of at least one additional programming language
• Clear understanding of cameras, lighting, and shaders in Unity
• Proficiency with Unity Timeline and experience with Unity’s VFX system (Shuriken)
• Strong grasp of optimization techniques and experience using profiling tools
• Familiarity with version control software such as Git or Perforce

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience optimizing for mobile devices and familiarity with Xcode/Android compilers
• Proven ability to author content in After Effects
• Experience with HLSL/Cg shader coding

Benefits

• Zynga offers a world-class benefits package designed to support and balance the needs of our teams.

About the Company

Zynga is a global leader in interactive entertainment and a proud label of Take-Two Interactive. Our games have been downloaded over 6 billion times, connecting players in over 175 countries through fun, strategy, and competition. From FarmVille™ and Words With Friends™ to Empires & Puzzles™, we craft unforgettable gaming experiences that bring people together through the power of play.