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Senior Technical Artist

Culver City, CA ยท On-site

$123K - $187K/yr

Experience in Unity game engine * Experience in UI / UX implementation * Experience in 2D graphics software such as Photoshop or Illustrator * Experience in 3D graphics software such as Maya or ...

Experience in Unity game engine * Experience in UI / UX implementation * Experience in 2D graphics software such as Photoshop or Illustrator * Experience in 3D graphics software such as Maya or ...

Engineer

Culver City, CA ยท On-site

$107K - $212K/yr

Experience with and knowledge of Unity Game Engine or a similar technology (i.e. Unreal Engine) * Strong software engineering fundamentals (data structures, concurrency, design patterns, algorithms)

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Internship Unity Game Engine information

What types of projects and tasks can I expect to work on during a Unity Game Engine internship?

As a Unity Game Engine intern, you'll typically work on a mix of hands-on game development tasks such as prototyping gameplay features, debugging code, and optimizing performance. Interns often collaborate with designers, artists, and senior developers to implement assets, refine mechanics, and test new features. You'll likely use C# scripting within Unity and participate in team meetings or code reviews, which provide valuable learning opportunities. This exposure helps you build practical skills and understand the full game development pipeline.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an Internship Unity Game Engine Developer, and why are they important?

To thrive as an Internship Unity Game Engine Developer, you need a foundational understanding of C# programming, basic game development principles, and familiarity with the Unity platform, often supported by coursework or personal projects. Experience with Unity Editor, version control systems like Git, and possibly exposure to 3D modeling or animation tools is valuable. Creativity, problem-solving, and the ability to collaborate effectively within a team are essential soft skills. These abilities ensure interns can contribute to real-world game projects, learn quickly, and adapt to the dynamic environment of game development.

What is an Internship Unity Game Engine?

An Internship Unity Game Engine is a temporary position, typically for students or recent graduates, where individuals work with the Unity game engine to gain practical experience in game development. Interns may assist in designing, coding, testing, and debugging games or interactive applications using Unity. This role often involves learning from experienced developers, contributing to ongoing projects, and building a portfolio of work. It's a valuable opportunity to apply academic knowledge, develop technical skills, and understand the workflow of professional game development teams.

What is the difference between Internship Unity Game Engine vs Internship Unreal Engine?

AspectInternship Unity Game EngineInternship Unreal Engine
Required SkillsBasic knowledge of Unity, C# scripting, 3D modelingBasic knowledge of Unreal, C++/Blueprints, 3D modeling
Work EnvironmentGame development studios, indie projects, mobile appsAAA game studios, VR/AR projects, high-end simulations
Industry UsageMobile games, indie games, AR/VR applicationsHigh-end AAA games, cinematic experiences, simulations

Both internships involve game development but differ in engine focus, skill requirements, and industry applications. Unity is more accessible for beginners and widely used in mobile and indie projects, while Unreal is preferred for high-end, AAA, and immersive experiences. Your choice depends on your career goals and preferred development environment.

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Senior Technical Artist

Senior Technical Artist

Scopely

Culver City, CA โ€ข On-site

$123K - $187K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

Posted 25 days ago


Job description

Scopely is looking for a Senior Technical Artist to serve on and elevate our casual game, Monopoly GO! team on a remote basis.
At Scopely, we care deeply about what we do and want to inspire play every day - whether in our work environments alongside our talented colleagues or through our deep connections with our communities of players. We are a global team of game lovers who are developing, publishing and innovating the mobile games industry, connecting millions of people around the world daily.
The Monopoly GO! team is one of our key franchises and has just become one of Scopely's largest games. The teams sit globally, with the bulk of their members located throughout the US and Spain.
What You Will Do
As a Senior Technical Artist, you will act as a key liaison between the art and engineering teams, ensuring seamless collaboration and execution. You will play a central role in the end-to-end development of features, while also owning the asset integration pipeline - overseeing the import, optimization, and assembly of assets from external tool suites into the team's development environment (Unity).
  • Import and integrate 2D and 3D assets from external tools into Unity
  • Manage, implement, and optimize assets within a versioned repository
  • With the team's support, create content with the internal Unity toolset: UI, shaders, materials, animation controllers, particle systems, timeline sequences, lighting, game logic and using internal tools and third party plugins
  • Act as a liaison between art and engineering to ensure smooth collaboration and efficient feature development and delivery
  • Design and develop tools and workflows to improve artist productivity and pipeline efficiency
  • Research, evaluate, and implement AI-driven solutions to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and enhance content production pipelines
  • Own, document, and continuously improve pipelines and best practices

What We're Looking For
  • Minimum 5 years of experience as a technical artist or similar discipline
  • Experience in repository management, asset exporting/importing, optimization and pipeline creation
  • Strong understanding of real-time performance constraints and optimization techniques
  • Experience with, or strong curiosity about, AI-driven tools and workflows to enhance content creation and pipeline efficiency
  • Experience in Unity game engine
  • Experience in UI / UX implementation
  • Experience in 2D graphics software such as Photoshop or Illustrator
  • Experience in 3D graphics software such as Maya or Blender
  • Professional proficiency in English

At Scopely, we believe in creating a supportive work environment where everyone is treated with respect and inclusivity. We welcome individuals from all backgrounds and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other protected status.
For candidates in CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA, the annual salary range is provided below. In addition to base pay, employees may be eligible for equity, bonuses, and a comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare benefits, retirement benefits, pet insurance, paid holidays, paid Scopely free days, and unlimited paid time off. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience.
CA, CO, NJ, NY, and WA Annual Salary Range
$123,600-$187,700 USD
About Scopely
Scopely is a leading video game and global interactive entertainment company, home to many of the world's most beloved and enduring experiences, including two of the most successful mobile games of all-time "MONOPOLY GO!" and "Pokรฉmon GO," along with "Stumble Guys," "Star Trekโ„ข Fleet Command," "MARVEL Strike Force," "WWE Champions," the Scrabbleยฎ franchise, "Yahtzeeยฎ With Buddies," and many others. Across mobile, web, PC, and console, Scopely creates, develops, publishes, and live-operates one of the most diversified and award-winning portfolios in the games industry - bringing hundreds of millions of players together through a shared love of play.
Founded in 2011, Scopely is powered by its exceptional team - including thousands of world-class gamemakers around the globe, a distinctive tenet-driven culture, and its proprietary technology platform, Playgami. Together, these strengths have fueled Scopely's position as the #1 mobile games company in the U.S. and #2 globally, generating more than $10 billion in lifetime revenue. Whether building global sensations like "MONOPOLY GO!" from the ground up, or expanding through strategic acquisitions, including the FoxNext, GSN, and Niantic games businesses - Scopely consistently delivers experiences players love today and return to for years to come.
Recognized multiple times as one of the "100 Most Influential Companies in the World" by TIME magazine and one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies" and "Best Workplaces for Innovators," Scopely believes that video games can be a force for good - creating meaningful connections, vibrant communities, and making life better through play.
Scopely has global operations and partners across four continents in more than a dozen countries worldwide. For more information, visit: https://www.scopely.com/.
Notice to Candidates: Scopely will never request payment or financial information during the application or hiring process. Please apply only through our official website and verify that all Talent Partner communications come from an email address ending in @scopely.com.
Should you have any questions or encounter any fraudulent requests/emails/websites, please immediately contact recruiting@scopely.com. Our job applicant privacy policies are available here: California Privacy Notice and EEA/UK Privacy Notice.
Employment at Scopely is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications. Scopely does not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, creed, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, national origin, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, pregnancy or related condition (including breastfeeding), or any other basis protected by law. We also consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law.