[Hiring] Computer Graphics Technical Artist @Bradley University

Role Description

The Department of Interactive Media at Bradley University seeks a dynamic individual to join our award-winning and nationally ranked department as a Computer Graphics (CG) Technical Artist on a government awarded subcontract. U.S. Citizenship is required for this position.

This position is a non-exempt (hourly) position, working a minimum of 30 hours per week and is 100% externally funded, subject to external funding for a maximum of 3 years. Incumbent may work remotely.

The successful candidate will have at least 1 year of professional development experience and will be responsible for:

• Designing, developing, and implementing 3D applications using technologies such as OpenGL, Vulcan, CGAL, and 3D computer graphics APIs such as Blender and Unity.
• Creating 3D models for integration into a rendered environment.
• Knowledge of render engines and shader algorithms.
• Recommending strategies and developing features/capabilities for new rendering pipelines and mesh.
• Code management through GIT and utilization of GitHub.
• Using industry standard programming languages such as C, C++, Python, XML.
• Command Line usage of Linux and Windows Operating Systems.
• Using IDEs such as Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.

Responsibilities will include but are not limited to:

• Working closely with a small team to design, code, review, and test software features optimized for use on laptop and desktop platforms.
• Monitoring scientific literature for innovations that can be adapted for our use cases.

The candidate must have a deep understanding of geometric surface definitions for polygonal surfaces, parametric surfaces, implicit surfaces, and point clouds. Strong attention to deadlines and budgetary guidelines, strong written and verbal communication skills, and excellent presentation skills are also desired.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in Computer Science, Computer Engineering, Game Design, Game Art or a relevant technical field, or equivalent years of experience.
• Evidence of successful production experience in creative works and/or industry.

Requirements

• At least 1 year of professional development experience.
• Expertise in Python and C/C++ for developing graphics tools.
• Strong understanding of geometric surface definitions.

Benefits

• Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Company Description

Bradley University is a top-ranked, prestigious, private university in Peoria, Illinois, offering 5,400 undergraduate and graduate students the opportunities, choices, and resources of a larger university and the personal attention and exceptional learning experience of a smaller university.

• Offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate academic programs in business, communications, education, engineering, fine arts, health sciences, liberal arts and sciences, and technology.
• Located on an 85-acre campus in Peoria, the largest metropolitan area in Central Illinois.

The Department of Interactive Media is part of the Slane College of Communications and Fine Arts, which consists of the Departments of Art & Design, Communication, Interactive Media, Music, Theatre Arts, an interdisciplinary Global Scholars Program, and its nationally renowned Hollywood Semester.

• The Slane College enrolls approximately 1,000 students and has a generous endowment.
• Excellent integrated technology to support teaching and scholarship in six exclusive campus buildings.

Bradley University is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and the IM department is a strong proponent of diversity. The administration, faculty, and staff are committed to attracting qualified candidates from underrepresented groups.