Senior Technical Artist

We are a forward thinking, agile video game studio dedicated to creating innovative social gaming experiences. Our team consists of passionate professionals who thrive on creativity, collaboration, and pushing the boundaries of what is possible in gaming. We are looking for a talented Senior Technical Artist to join our team and help us create stunning and immersive worlds for our players. 

As a Senior Technical Artist, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between art and technology, ensuring that the creative vision of our game is realised through cutting-edge technology. You will collaborate closely with the art, design, and engineering teams to develop and implement pipelines, materials, visual effects, and optimisations that support the creation of high-quality game worlds. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Author visual effects and procedural art workflows that meet design expectations, and are optimised for performance and quality. 
• Create and maintain tools and scripts that streamline the creation and implementation of art assets, animations, and visual effects. 
• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to art asset creation, rendering, and optimisation. 
• Create complex, well-optimised materials and shaders for high value game characters, props, and environments. 
• Stay up-to-date with the latest developments in art and technology, and proactively identify opportunities for improving the visual quality and performance of our games. 

QUALIFICATIONS

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in the video game industry. 
• Proficiency in industry-standard game art tools (Houdini, Substance, Blender, Maya) 
• Strong understanding of Unreal Engine and the art creation process, including modelling, texturing, lighting, and particle effects. 
• Proficiency programming in C++ and common shader programming languages. 
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills. 
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment, as well as independently on assigned tasks. 
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain technical concepts to non-technical team members.