Art/VFX Artist

Gala · Other US Location

Company

Gala

Location

Other US Location

Type

Full Time

Job Description

Gala

Gala is creating entertainment that empowers on the blockchain. Across our family of brands, including Games, Music, Film, Blockchain and VOX, we're empowering creators and fans to build the future of entertainment.

Powered by talent from around the globe, we believe in making bold moves to create products that have never been seen in the marketplace. Gala was founded by Eric Schiermeyer (gaming legend and co-founder of Zynga) and Michael McCarthy (the Creative Director behind viral gaming hits such as Farmville 2). Since then, Gala has grown to be a leader in Web3 entertainment.

Under the Gala brand, we have a growing roster of reputable partners across Gaming and Entertainment, including DreamWorks, AMC, and NBCU. Plus, legendary game developers Peter Molyneux and Will Wright and music greats like Snoop Dogg, Ice Cube, Kings of Leon, and BT.

Our values are based on openness and ownership and the ability to deliver games, experiences, and opportunities to people worldwide. We are breaking down barriers to bring our communities joy, entertainment, and real-world value.

At Gala, we work with flexibility; we have a great time with our colleagues and love getting things done. While working here, you'll imagine and create new and exciting things for the world to enjoy. Your talents and efforts will improve our audiences' lives in the real world.

And this is just the beginning…

The Role

You will be a part of a company of super-achievers who work together to bring forth the evolution of entertainment. The ideal candidate has prior blockchain, experience, excellent people skills, business acumen, and an exemplary work ethic. We want someone with experience and passion for web3, cryptocurrency, and NFTs. We would love someone with a deep passion for games, strong product management skills, and an impressive track record for working in a fast-paced, evolving, creative-minded environment.

Responsibilities

       

-Collaborate with the team to understand our performance requirements and objectives.

-Capture and analyze performance data using various profiling and monitoring tools for Unity.

-Identify performance bottlenecks, memory leaks, and other issues that impact the gameplay experience.

-Develop and implement performance optimization strategies to improve frame rates, load times, and overall game performance

-Write custom tools and scripts to automate pipeline tasks

-Research, develop and maintain lighting, skybox, and foliage pipelines.

-Collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to optimize game assets, materials, shaders, and rendering techniques.

-Research and stay up-to-date on the latest industry trends and techniques.

-Provide guidance and recommendations to the team on the best practices for maintaining performance.


Essential Skills and Qualifications

-Experience analyzing performance captures for Unity and video games projects.

-Experience creating tools and scripts to assist in game development and maintenance.

-Research and stay updated on the latest industry trends and techniques related to performance monitoring and optimization.

-Self-motivated, stellar work ethic, & a fun collaborator



Nice-to-Have Skills and Qualifications

-Familiarity with other game engines and their performance monitoring tools.

-Understanding real time lighting systems.

-Knowledge of GPU profiling tools and techniques.

-Experience with dynamic foliage/character/weapon/creature pipelines.

-Familiarity with agile development methodologies.

-The role is ONSITE, not remote.



Gala is an equal-opportunity employer and adopts a zero-tolerance approach to discrimination.

We are committed to providing equal opportunities to all current and prospective employees regardless of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse workforce because, in our view, diversity enables better business outcomes. We also believe that a more inclusive workplace, where people of different backgrounds work together, ensures better outcomes for all staff. From application to interview, we place inclusion at the heart of all we do.

Employee Benefits

  • Competitive Salary
  • U.S. based Employees receive unlimited PTO
  • U.S. based Employees receive 100% employee-covered benefits (Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance)
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program and much more

NEXT STEPS

If you have the experience, passion, and drive to join our team, then please submit a resume by clicking the apply button below!


Gala does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from any source other than directly from candidates. We will not consider unsolicited referrals and/or resumes from vendors including, and without limitation, search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies. Gala will consider any candidate for whom an Agency has submitted an unsolicited resume to have been referred by the Agency free of any charges or fees.

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Date Posted

07/14/2024

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