Funtactix is pioneering exciting new ways to deliver visually stunning, interactive online gaming experiences on the web. We are looking for a Flash Ninja to join our team: someone who thrives at the intersection of art and engineering.
As a 2D Technical Artist, you will be taking rich blockbuster film and television IP and adapting to the web platform – stretching the limits of Flash and other web technologies. You will bend Flash to your will – using it to achieve amazing visual effects, and maximize the impact and flexibility of art content without compromising performance or compatibility. You will have, at your disposal, high-fidelity assets from top film and art production studios.
Responsibilities include:
• Communicating between the development team and the artists: maximizing the capabilities of both to achieve a better-looking product that performs well across a range of platforms
• Establish and improve standards, processes, and protocols for integrating new assets into the Funtactix engine
• Implementing 2D visual effects
• Integrating 2D assets (UI, characters, animation, textures, environments) from multiple sources into a proprietary pipeline for online games and virtual worlds
• Flash asset performance optimization
• Writing scripts to automate processes
• Iterating with external art studios and freelancers – ensuring that content works seamlessly in the Funtactix engine
• Guiding development of art pipeline tools
This is a unique opportunity to work with blockbuster franchises and leading studios around the world on cutting-edge online gaming experiences that set the bar for visual quality.
EDUCATION/YEARS EXPERIENCE
• Bachelor’s degree or higher in art or computer science or equivalent experience
• 4+ years experience working in Flash
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Extremely strong Flash portfolio
• Deep knowledge of Flash and ActionScript
• Knowledge of photoshop and illustrator
• Solid understanding of color theory
• Strong written and oral communication skills
THE FOLLOWING KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE ARE A HUGE PLUS:
• 3D experience
• Experience building content for a live online product through multiple release cycles
• MMO, casual MMO, and virtual world experience
LOCATION
This position is based in our Los Angeles Studio
Qualified applicants should send their resume and portfolio link to resumes@funtactix.com