Sago Mini is an award-winning company devoted to learning through play. Thoughtfully designed to spark imagination and curiosity, Sago Mini makes apps, toys and play experiences for preschoolers worldwide. For kids. For parents. For giggles.

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As a Vehicle Technical Artist at CIG, you'll be part of a team creating high-fidelity vehicle assets for Star Citizen and Squadron 42.  Responsibilities include hands-on implementation, performance optimization, rigging, skinning, asset markup, and supporting the vehicle content team. You will work closely with art and programming teams, develop and improve pipelines using tools like 3DS Max, MaxScript, and Python, and investigate new techniques. The role involves bringing ships to life through animation and physics tuning, and ensuring assets are technically sound for use in the games.  CIG has a reputation for creating complex, characterful vehicles that are more like mini-game levels, and you'll be contributing to their already impressive library of nearly one hundred ships.

We are developing Star Citizen and Squadron 42 across 5 studios in Los Angeles, Austin, Manchester, and Frankfurt.

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<div data-automation-id="jobPostingDescription" class="css-z3h7ab">We are a crowdfunded company and have a dedicated and enthusiastic community of backers who are helping us create the “Best Damn Space Sim Ever”. We want to build the best we can deliver and we believe wholeheartedly in the value of exceptional diverse talent.As a Vehicle Technical Artist at CIG you will be joining a robust team of world-class 3D Artists, Engineers and Designers who are creating some of the most unique, high fidelity vehicle assets seen in games to date.You will be an integral part of the creation process for vehicles in Star Citizen and Squadron 42, getting involved with hands on implementation, performance optimisation, rigging, skinning, asset markup and supporting the rest of the vehicle content team in producing these complex and unique vehicles for the game.Working on the Vehicles within Star Citizen and Squadron 42 will mean working with a team that has distinguished itself for its creativity and ability to deliver nearly a hundred ships so far and these are much more than just simple vehicles in the game, they have an identity and characters and are to scale that they are more easily compared to entire multiplayer levels, that happen to fly around too.Founded in 2012 by renowned game developer Chris Roberts, Cloud Imperium Games (CIG) is one of the largest global independent studios, dedicated to delivering next-generation AAA games. CIG prides itself in thinking outside the box, encouraging creativity and developing ground-breaking technology. CIG believes in raising the bar for the gaming industry and the community as a whole.&nbsp; &nbsp;For more information about life at Cloud Imperium Games, check this out - <a rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank" href="https://l.shitrk.com/r/e/2XxJACaX0KrC7L4l?r=https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA">https://youtu.be/cXjp7SRBpIA</a>What does a Technical Artist at CIG do?<ul><li>Work closely with the Art Groups and Programmers to effectively produce technically correct art content.</li><li>Bring ships to life with a mixture of rigging, animating and physics tuning using 3DSMax.</li><li>Help shape and evolve art pipelines, including proprietary tools, software, plug-ins, and game technology.</li><li>Writes new MaxScript, Python tools in 3DS Max and into our game engine, to enhance pipeline.</li><li>Check assets in terms of technical setup for their usage in Star Citizen and Squadron 42.</li><li>Investigates new techniques, assists in prototyping, and helps other developers with technical roadblocks.</li><li>Supporting our growth culture and advocating knowledge sharing.</li></ul>What do we expect from our Technical Artists?<ul><li>Someone who is passionate about innovation, improving pipelines, developing new tools, and adapting to new technologies.</li><li>Demonstrate relevant experience in the game development industry.</li><li>Experience in 3DS Max/Maya and Photoshop.</li><li>Comfortable working with scripting and programming languages.</li><li>Someone who loves to be part of a passionate team and can communicate effectively.</li></ul>Diversity Statement CIG is a global company, staunchly committed to cultivating a culture and workplace that celebrates all backgrounds, lifestyles, and perspectives. Together, we are creating a space where authentic recognition, appreciation, and understanding of the importance of diversity is fostered by everyone. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strive to build a team that represents all walks of life, and we want every employee to bring all the things that make them unique to the work environment. The universe is as vast and varied as the people in it, and it’s our differences that make it special.&nbsp;Fraud Statement We are aware of people receiving job offers that fraudulently allege to be from CIG. These types of fraud can be carried out through false websites, fake email addresses claiming to be from our company, or social media. We do not ask for your personal info like bank account numbers, identification numbers, etc through social media or chat-based apps, nor do we request or send money for the purchase of business equipment.If you suspect fraud, please report it to your local authorities, as well as reaching out to us at&nbsp;info[@]cloudimperiumgames.com&nbsp;with any information you may have.If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us!</div>

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This assessment gives us an idea of your C++ skills- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: Rockstar Games, Ubisoft, Mayhem Studios, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions- Average time to complete: 7 to 10 minutes

Let's assess your Data Structures! - This assessment gives us an idea of your problem solving skills using DSA- Companies that evaluate this skillset in interviews: MPL, LILA Games, GSN Games, etc.- 10 Multiple Choice questions

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The Art and Animation Manager at Sago Mini will guide and mentor the art team, focusing on individual growth and collaborative solutions.  Responsibilities include conducting performance reviews, identifying professional development opportunities, creating training programs, acting as a company ambassador, supporting team understanding of the customer experience, and collaborating on content planning.  The ideal candidate has 5+ years managing artists, high emotional intelligence, strong design skills (Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop), and impeccable attention to detail. The role involves regular 1:1s with artists, working with the Design Director to meet business goals, and initiating projects to support team performance.  The position requires strong communication, problem-solving, and collaboration skills.

Sago Mini is an award-winning publisher of preschool apps and toys worldwide. We are supported by a team of artists, designers, developers, product managers, thinkers, and doers devoted to play. With over 100 million downloads and three subscription services featuring 45+ apps, Sago Mini brings thoughtful design to life for kids and parents worldwide. Along with Toca Boca and Originator, we’re part of the Piknik family – a collection of top-rated apps for kids in one subscription.About the RoleOur team is looking for an Art and Animation Manager to guide and mentor our team. If you are energized by helping people grow and want to work on products you can be proud of, then you'll love working with us, and we can't wait to hear from you.You’ll thrive in this role if you…<ul><li>You are at a point in your career where you get more energy from helping others do their best work versus doing the work yourself.</li><li>Have a flair for visual design and an attentive eye for all the little details that go into making great experiences.</li><li>Love making beautiful things.</li><li>Enjoy working in a startup-like environment that is regularly evolving and often requires you to juggle multiple tasks simultaneously.</li><li>Proactively seek out problems, find ways to minimize complexity, and encourage experimentation.</li><li>Get excited about making digital games that delight kids and parents around the world.</li></ul>What You’ll Be Doing<ul><li>Meet regularly with Artists and Illustrators in 1:1s, allowing individual voices to be heard, and collaboratively find solutions or improvements to our way of doing things.</li><li>Conduct regular performance reviews by soliciting feedback of team members and presenting it to artists, with the goal of continuous improvement in their hard and soft skills.</li><li>Work with the Design Director in achieving our quarterly business goals for the creative team.</li><li>Work with artists to identify professional development opportunities relevant to their career growth, and equip them with the tools needed.</li><li>Create and facilitate a training and coaching program for more junior staff to learn skills and gain perspective from more experienced staff within the creative disciplines of the company.</li><li>Act as an ambassador for Sago Mini within the creative industries, doing speaking engagements and connecting with art and design schools to put us on the radar as an amazing place to work.</li><li>Support the team in their understanding of the customer, knowing the role their work plays in the customer experience and how to design for that.</li><li>Collaborate and assist in the high level planning process for ongoing content projects. Be an advocate for those working on the day to day, provide insights and work to find solutions with the project managers.</li><li>Self-initiate projects and programs that can support the team to do their best work, connected to high level business goals.</li></ul>Qualifications and Skills<ul><li>5+ years of experience managing a high-performing team of three or more Artists in either a people manager or team lead capacity.</li><li>Having a high emotional intelligence. You understand what it takes to build great relationships, reduce team stress, and encourage collaboration.</li><li>Ability to look at a piece of artwork and articulate why it "feels" good or bad.</li><li>Experience creating visual assets for digital and print media.</li><li>Impeccable attention to detail and creative problem solving skills.</li><li>Strong design and layout skills.</li><li>Strong proficiency and experience with Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop.</li></ul>About the Process<ul><li>Once you apply, you'll receive an email confirming that we've received your application. After we've had a chance to review your application (1-2 weeks), we'll reach out to let you know what the next steps are.</li><li>If you are moving ahead, your first interview will be a 30 min interview where we'll learn more about you and answer any questions you have about the role.</li><li>In your second interview, you meet with a cross-functional group of Sago Mini members for 1hr. You'll discuss your experience and let us know what you're excited to tackle next in your career.</li><li>Next, we will ask you to complete a short take-home assignment that will assess your technical art skills.</li><li>Your fourth and final interview will be a 1.5hr technical interview where we will explore your technical experiences through questions/answers and a live exercise.</li></ul>We welcome and encourage applications from people with disabilities. Accommodations are available upon request for candidates taking part in all aspects of the selection process.-Based in Toronto, Sago Sago Toys of Spin Master Limited a leading global children’s entertainment company that creates, designs and manufactures a diversified portfolio of innovative toys, games, products and entertainment properties. We hire humble and collaborative people who care about doing great work. Sago Mini is an equal opportunity employer. We value diversity at our company.