Remote Lead Technical Artist

Summary

Join our team as a Technical Artist to help with asset and pipeline optimizations, implement technical art features, develop tools and workflows, and perform debugging on tools and processes.

Requirements

• Knowledge in the following areas in game development: Modelling & TexturingScripting/Tools Development, LightingShaders (GLSL/HSLS), VFX Rendering & Post Processing Rigging and Animation
• Strong understanding of Graphic Rendering Pipeline for next-gen technologies
• Experience working with Game Engines (Unreal) is essential
• Experience working with Source Control (Git, Perforce, Mercurial)
• Strong Technical Background on the Art Production Process and Workflows
• Programming Knowledge
• Knowledge of UI Development for Tools (WPF, WinForms, XAML, QT) is a plus
• Strong communication and Interpersonal Skills
• Background in 3d development software (3DS Max, Maya, Blender, Motion Builder)
• Eagerness to learn current developing next-gen technologies for games
• Able to work under pressure, learn new skills, and develop a good relationship between the team
• Experience in collaboration between artists, programmers, technical directors
• Strong organizational skills
• Creative at finding solutions

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining production pipelines and workflow
• Develop and test tools that will be used by the artists to improve and assist their work in production
• Work with Art Leads, Technical Directors and QA to ensure that all the assets conform to technical requirements
• Use the best tools and methods for improving and facilitating the graphic workload
• Share best practices, conduct training sessions to the team to ensure proper use of tools and methods
• Integrate, validate and optimize graphic data in the engine by using scripts if needed
• Ensure that graphic bugs are fixed according to their priorities and provide support to the other artists
• Produce and maintain documentation on tools, methods, trainings, processes, and engine limits for consultation and future reference
• Help and spearhead the QA Team on ensuring that assets are 100% bug-free and shippable
• Gatekeeper of Tech Art constraints, pushing for top visual quality and performance
• Optimization and Profiling

Benefits

• 21 days of holidays / year + local bank holidays
• Sick days
• Budget for training / courses
• Budget towards purchasing work equipment such as laptop