Jobs

    Technical Artist - Bellevue, United States - The Pokémon Company International

    The Pokémon Company International
    The Pokémon Company International Bellevue, United States

    3 weeks ago

    Default job background
    Description

    Get to know The Pokémon Company International

    A variety of soft skills and experience may be required for the following role Please ensure you check the overview below carefully.

    The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV series, home entertainment, and the official Pokémon website. Pokémon was launched in Japan in 1996 and today is one of the most popular children's entertainment properties in the world.

    Learn more online at and And check out Twitter ), LinkedIn ), YouTube ), and Instagram ).

    Get to know the role

    • Job Title: Technical Artist
    • Job Summary: The Technical Artist role will serve to connect our artists and engineers enabling our team to maintain and improve the efficiency and the efficacy of our content pipelines and workflows. The primary role is to develop tools, scripts, and plugins to facilitate art asset integration into the Unity engine. In addition, this role will regularly work to enhance workflows with animation controllers, character rigging, shaders, UI systems and perform regular performance optimization.
    • FLSA Classification (US Only): Exempt
    • People Manager: No

    What you'll do

    • Work closely with Art Leads, Engineers, Animators, VFX and UI artists to support and improve workflows, pipelines and processes.
    • Develop tools, scripts and plugins to improve and streamline art asset integration into the Unity build environment.
    • Set up animation controllers, state machines, triggers, events and timeline sequences.
    • Efficiently and proactively solve problems, analyze performance metrics, perform optimizations and diagnose technical issues.
    • Support the art team and designers by developing tools and processes to help prototype new concepts and ideas.
    • Research and develop new tools and technologies.

    What you'll bring

    • Five (5) to seven (7) years of relevant professional experience or a demonstrated equivalent level of expertise.
    • Professional Unity experience with a thorough understanding of the engine's framework.
    • Highly proficient with high-level coding and scripting languages (C#, Python, etc).
    • Strong working knowledge of industry standard DCC tools (Max, Maya, ZBrush, Substance, Photoshop, etc.)
    • Can demonstrate a core understanding of 3D development, including modeling, texturing, materials, lighting, rendering, VFX and UI workflows.
    • Experience with mobile gaming pipelines and efficient management of poly counts, texture memory, bone counts, render calls, and other technical considerations.
    • Experience using Perforce version control and automation server environments like Jenkins.

    How you'll be successful

    • Passion for Pokémon: Develops an understanding of the Pokémon brand, the impact it has on our people, culture, business, fans, and communities, and applying that knowledge and passion to everything you do.
    • Challenging the Expected: Approaches challenges with curiosity and creativity, embracing the possibility of failure as an opportunity to learn something new, develop innovative ideas, solve complex problems and identify unique opportunities.
    • Integrity and Respect: Demonstrates integrity and respect by leading with empathy, listening to others, seeking out different perspectives, and taking personal responsibility for decisions, actions, and results.
    • Dedicated to Quality: Takes ownership to maintain and promote high standards, looks for new ways to learn and improve, and embraces a growth mindset to seek and apply feedback from others in an effort to continuously improve.
    • Building Relationships: Develops and strengthens relationships, adopting a "team first" mentality and working collaboratively to solve problems and meet shared goals.
    • Delighting Customers: Listens and understands the interests and needs of our customers and stakeholders, making them feel heard and important, and embracing these learnings to continue delivering a unique Pokémon experience.

    What to expect

    • An employee first culture
    • Company events that celebrate the spirit of Pokémon
    • Competitive cash-based compensation programs
    • Base salary range: For this role, new hires generally start between $91, $108, The full range is $91, $137, This range is applicable for the labor market where the role is intended to be hired. Final base salary is directly related to each candidates' qualifications and professional experience uniquely.
    • 100% employer-paid healthcare premiums for you
    • Generous paid family leave
    • Employer-paid life insurance
    • Employer-paid long and short-term income protection insurance
    • US Employees: 401k Employer Matching
    • UK/IRE Employees: Pension Employer Contributions
    • Fitness reimbursement
    • Commuter benefit
    • LinkedIn learning
    • Comprehensive relocation package
    • Hybrid work environment

    The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this role. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Employees may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed. For roles in the United Kingdom, candidates will need the right to work. In some cases, and for some roles, the Company may be able to arrange a visa. For roles in Ireland, this role requires candidates to have the right to live and work in the Republic of Ireland. However, we welcome applications from all nationalities and may consider supporting an employment permit application, in appropriate and suitable cases.

    #LI-JL1 #LI-Hybrid


  • The Pokémon Company International

    Technical Artist

    5 days ago


    The Pokémon Company International San Francisco, United States Permanent

    Get to know The Pokémon Company International · The Pokémon Company International, a subsidiary of The Pokémon Company in Japan, manages the property outside of Asia and is responsible for brand management, licensing, marketing, the Pokémon Trading Card Game, the animated TV ser ...


  • Bungie Bellevue, United States

    We're seeking a driven artist to help expand the Destiny universe through spectacular visual effects · The ideal candidate brings a passion to learn advanced technical and artistic skills. The candidate understands how to work with a team and will be expected to learn the challen ...


  • Bungie Bellevue, United States

    Would you like to work on a new IP and new genre at Bungie that combines amazing action feel with lighthearted and whimsical characters? Are you drawn to games with stylized art direction? Do you enjoy puzzling your way through diverse GPU requirements to create visual experience ...

  • Great Clips

    Hair Stylist

    4 days ago


    Great Clips Bellevue, United States

    · Join a locally owned Great Clips salon, the world's largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS Whether you're new to the industry or have years behind the opportunities await · Bring Your Skills and We'll Provide*: · A steady flow of customers - no current clientele requi ...


  • Roundglass Bellevue, United States

    Position Title: Studio Content Producer · Location: Bellevue, WA (On-Site) · Position Type: Regular, Full-Time · Who we are: · At Roundglass, our primary goal is to make a positive impact on people's lives worldwide. We are constantly seeking individuals who share our passion fo ...


  • Amazon Services LLC Bellevue, United States Full time

    Fulfillment by Amazon (FBA) leverages Amazon's global fulfillment and customer service network for third party sellers who want to grow their business on and off. FBA enables customers to take advantage of Free Super Saver Shipping and Amazon Prime on third party items, while all ...

  • hdr

    Project Accountant 1

    2 weeks ago


    hdr Bellevue, United States Full time

    Project Accountant About Us · At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much mo ...


  • Bungie Bellevue, United States

    Bungie is seeking a highly technical, creative, and team-oriented Senior to Staff Gameplay Designer to join the Destiny Combat Gameplay team. · Do you relish the challenge of designing incredible action gameplay? Are you excited to take on the hard work of rallying the team behi ...


  • ArenaNet Bellevue, United States

    Job Description · Job DescriptionAt ArenaNet, we've always believed that games are art. They have the power to communicate ideas and tell stories. They can change the way we think, reflect our cultures, and move us. As the developer of the award-winning Guild Wars game series, we ...

  • Great Clips

    Hair Stylist

    3 days ago


    Great Clips Bellevue, WA, United States

    Join a locally owned Great Clips salon, the world's largest salon brand, and be one of the GREATS Whether you're new to the industry or have years behind the chair great opportunities await · Are you a talented cosmetologist seeking a supportive team with a focus on work-life ba ...

  • PlayStation

    Lead UI Engineer

    2 weeks ago


    PlayStation Bellevue, United States

    Why PlayStation? · PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play — it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStationVR, PlaySta ...

  • Unity

    Program Manager

    1 week ago


    Unity Bellevue, United States Full time

    The opportunity · The Program Manager (Professional Services) is responsible for managing and maintaining relationships with high-value clients. This involves understanding and fulfilling clients' technical needs, coordinating with internal teams, and providing solutions for tech ...

  • Jobot

    Lead Engine

    11 hours ago


    Jobot Bellevue, United States

    UNREAL Engine & tools Lead for Major Gaming Creator · This Jobot Job is hosted by: Dillon Hipp · Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. · Salary: $230,000 - $300,000 per year · A bit about us: · we believe that the proces ...

  • Jobot

    Lead Engine

    3 days ago


    Jobot Bellevue, United States

    UNREAL Engine & tools Lead for Major Gaming CreatorThis Jobot Job is hosted by: Dillon Hipp · Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the 'Apply Now' button · and sending us your resume. · Salary: $230,000 - $300,000 per year · A bit about us:we believe that the process of ...

  • Unity Technologies

    SEO Specialist

    2 days ago


    Unity Technologies Bellevue, United States

    Remote, USA · SEO Specialist · Location · Remote, USA · Department · Marketing & Communications · Requisition ID · JOBREQ · Role description · The opportunity · At Unity, we are rapidly growing our strategic partnerships with a variety of industry leaders. We offer additional op ...


  • HDR Bellevue, United States

    About Us · At HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We cre ...


  • Unity Technologies Bellevue, United States

    Unity Technologies · Senior Content Marketing Manager, Industry · in · Bellevue , · Washington · Remote, USA · Location · Remote, USA · Department · Marketing & Communications · Requisition ID · JOBREQ · The opportunity · Unity is the world's most popular real-time 3D rende ...


  • HDR INC. Bellevue, United States

    About UsAt HDR, we specialize in engineering, architecture, environmental and construction services. While we are most well-known for adding beauty and structure to communities through high-performance buildings and smart infrastructure, we provide much more than that. We create ...

  • Firewalk Studios LLC

    QA Director

    3 days ago


    Firewalk Studios LLC Bellevue, United States

    QA Director · Why PlayStation? · PlayStation isn't just the Best Place to Play - it's also the Best Place to Work. Today, we're recognized as a global leader in entertainment producing The PlayStation family of products and services including PlayStation5, PlayStation4, PlayStat ...


  • Unity Bellevue, United States

    The opportunity · Are you a meticulous, hardworking engineer with a passion for quality? Do you enjoy focusing on our customers and helping to tackle their hard problems? We are hiring a Software Engineer to join our Quality team In this new role, you will collaborate with our d ...