Technical Artist Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the technical artist position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for documentation of art processes and assist in defining the art pipeline as needed;.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Coding, workflow tool and script authoring experience that has reduced the cost of in-house or outsourced content production and pushed creative iteration
• Maya or 3ds Max knowledge and experience including Python, MEL or MaxScript
• Only online submissions (website, blog, online album, ) will be accepted
• Strong Gamer Culture and interest in video game development
• Basic knowledge of real-time rendering challenges and techniques
• Show technical proficiency in areas such as lighting and rendering, texturing, and graphics related programming languages such as shaders
• Understanding newest PBR game engine and content pipelines
• An eye for motion, shape, compositing and animation

I would like to submit my application for the technical artist opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

Previously, I was responsible for documentation of art processes and assist in defining the art pipeline within.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Extensive knowledge of 2D& 3D computer graphics software, game engines and platforms
• Knowledge of data safety options
• Knowledge of coding language
• Maya or 3ds Max knowledge and experience including Python, MEL, or MaxScript and Photoshop
• Extensive 3dsMax knowledge and experience including MaxScript
• Advanced experience with tools and pipeline creation and optimization to facilitate artistic production
• Highly collaborative with excellent technical and problem solving skills
• Portfolio and / or reel demonstrating relevant technical skills preferred

I am excited to be applying for the position of technical artist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for solutions that take into account network latency, de-synchronization of data between networked machines/players, packet compression, cheating and interrupted connections.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Knowledge of modeling and texturing techniques
• Extensive knowledge of 2D art packages (Photoshop)
• Beeing able to customize art packages so they are as efficient as possible for production (scripting)
• Being able to think creatively to resolve technical challenges and limitations
• Scripting (Python, Lua, Maxscript, Jscript)
• Able to author and support tools in a production environment
• A strong understanding of character rigging and rigging pipelines
• Production knowledge of Maya, 3D Studio Max and Adobe After Effects

Please consider me for the technical artist opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

Previously, I was responsible for high level technical and training support for the integration of production, measurement, automation, compression and facilities control data into SCADA data that is critical to asset team decision making, reporting needs and regulatory requirements.

I reviewed the requirements of the job opening and I believe my candidacy is an excellent fit for this position. Some of the key requirements that I have extensive experience with include:

• Experience with particle systems, rigid body dynamics, and procedural systems
• Working knowledge of game engines and game editors
• Online demo reel and breakdown
• Comprehensive knowledge of rigging in 3D content creation software, such as 3ds Max or Maya
• Highly self-motivated and collaborative, able to help drive a character from start to finish
• Expert-level knowledge of MaxScript, Python, or C++
• Keen eye for good model topology
• Experience with technical simulation, such as physics or cloth

I am excited to be applying for the position of technical artist. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In the previous role, I was responsible for hands-on support for art and engineering team in asset performance/validation.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Experience with tools and pipeline creation to facilitate artistic production
• Strong technical background, detail oriented, and efficient
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organizational, and collaboration skills across multiple disciplines - this role works closely with developers, designers, and artists
• Agile, flexible, and comfortable dealing with the ambiguity of new design concept work
• Proficient with 3D Asset modeling, texturing, and UV creation
• Coding and/or script authoring
• Strong knowledge of character kinematics, deformations, and topology
• High proficiency in character skinning, physics, and technical workflows