Defiant Studios was founded in New York City in 2016 by industry veterans with many decades of experience in designing, building and producing AAA games for a global audience. We strive to create incredible gameplay experiences while working with curious and passionate people. Our focus is to explore and expand the boundaries of cooperative multiplayer games through compelling storytelling woven into unique and beautiful worlds. Defiant is currently developing multiple unannounced projects including a groundbreaking original AAA IP for next generation platforms.

Defiant Studios is currently looking for a Technical Artist to work on the development of multiple AAA game projects. The ideal candidate feels comfortable in a team environment and is able to contribute on many levels like research, modeling, animation, texturing and effects. You will work with both the Art Director and Lead Animator to help manage, research, and evolve the art and animation content creation pipelines while acting as a liaison between the artists, animators and programmers. The ideal candidate should be a highly motivated individual who is good at communicating and working within cross-discipline teams.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years in the games industry
• Shipped a minimum of one AAA title as a Technical Artist
• Basic knowledge of graphics-related programming including shaders and texture
• Expert knowledge of Maya
• Strong knowledge of current 3D graphics techniques
• Strong knowledge of particle systems, environmental effects, cloth simulations, lighting, and dynamics
• Rigging/IK setup experience
• High proficiency in technical problem solving
• Scripting experience (Mel or Python)
• Comfortable working independently or within a group

Desired Qualifications

• Experience working with PS4 and/or Xbox One hardware
• Photoshop, Zbrush or Mudbox knowledge
• Ability to create custom animation tools
• Knowledge of UE4
• Knowledge of coding (C++, etc) a huge plus

To apply for this position, please provide a Cover Letter, detailed Resume which includes your current location, and a working link for your portfolio. Further information is provided under our non-disclosure agreement only. All applicants are required to relocate for full-time positions in New York.