ArenaNet is hiring a
Lead Technical Artist, Remote - United States

Summary

The job description is for a Technical Art Lead position at ArenaNet, focusing on Unreal Engine. The role involves leading and mentoring a team of technical artists, collaborating with cross-functional teams, developing tools, optimizing assets, and staying updated with industry trends. Remote work is available in certain states.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Art, Computer Science, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• 8+ years of related experience
• Experience in leadership or mentorship roles within a creative team
• Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the gaming industry, with a focus on Unreal Engine
• Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and shading workflows
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine, including Blueprints, materials, and rendering techniques
• Experience with performance optimization techniques for real-time rendering
• Familiarity with game engines, rendering pipelines, and asset management tools
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work under tight deadlines
• A passion for video games and a keen eye for detail in art and visual storytelling

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a team of technical artists in creating high-quality art assets and visual effects for our games
• Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and engineers to define and implement art pipelines and workflows that maximize efficiency
• Develop tools and techniques to enhance the art production process, ensuring high-quality output while meeting project deadlines
• Work with the art team to establish and maintain visual standards and best practices for asset creation and implementation in Unreal Engine
• Optimize assets for performance, ensuring that visual quality is maintained across various platforms and hardware
• Provide technical guidance on shading, lighting, and rendering techniques to enhance the visual fidelity of our games
• Stay current with industry trends and emerging technologies to integrate new techniques and tools into our workflow
• Participate in the planning and scheduling of art-related tasks to ensure project timelines are met
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to art assets and workflows

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of animation systems, particle systems, and visual effects in Unreal Engine
• Familiarity with scripting languages (e.g., Python, MEL) for tool development

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• Short and long term disability
• 401(k)
• Flexible and dependent care spending accounts
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Parental leave