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• Establish technical processes for the production of visual effects in collaboration with the programming, game design, and animation, while respecting technical constraints
• Elaborate the training courses required according to tools used by the artistic team
• Develop new techniques and processes to resolve the challenges of the production of visual effects
• Innovate and resolve the artistic technical problems for the development of tools used in the production of video games, in order to improve work processes
• Work effectively with the programming team by representing the artistic side
• Look for a visual and technical innovative point of view, in the way of working with the creative processes 
• Inform in a precise way the processes and the procedures
• Reject and redefine the limits of the systems and the art for the projects
• Correct the errors and assess the new tools
• Interact and communicate in an effective manner, with the administrators at the level of the project and studio
• Ensure the supervision of some members of the artistic team, if necessary.

Person Specification:

• College or University degree in 2D and 3D Art and/or programming or any equivalent training courses
• A minimum of 5 years of experience as a 3D Artist; at least 2 years as Artistic Technical Director
• In-depth knowledge of written and spoken English

• Support (and Troubleshoot) in the development of the games for: Maya (Mel script); Engine (CDC) & GameGUI (Engine GUI)
• Thorough knowledge of trades related to the production of video games
• Detailed knowledge of the technical constraints of machines and various game platforms
• Knowledge of software 2D and 3D computer graphics
• Knowledge of a data protection system (ex : Perforce, VSS, Alienbrain)
• Knowledge of Script language

• Provide leadership and have a good sense of responsibility
• Have a good ability to express ideas
• Focus on achieving superior results
• Be a strong team player
• Have an analytical and synthetical mindset
• Able to adapt to changes and able to work under pressure within the agreed timeframes.

• Ambition and passion for video games are essential!