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

• Extensive knowledge in game development, including Modeling & Texturing, Scripting/Tools Development, Lighting, Shaders (GLSL/HLSL), VFX Rendering & Post Processing, Rigging, and Animation
• Experience working with game engines (Unreal) is essential
• Proficiency in Source Control (Git, Perforce, Mercurial)
• Strong technical background in the art production process and workflows, with programming knowledge
• Knowledge of UI Development for Tools (WPF, WinForms, XAML, QT) is a plus
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Expertise in 3D development software (3DS Max, Maya, Blender, Motion Builder)
• Eagerness to learn and implement new next-gen technologies for games
• Ability to work under pressure, quickly learn new skills and foster strong relationships within the team
• Experience in cross-disciplinary collaboration between artists, programmers, and technical directors
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage complex workflows
• Creative problem-solving and innovation

Responsibilities

• Setting up and maintaining advanced production pipelines and workflows
• Develop and enhance tools for artists to improve and assist their work in production
• Work with Art Leads, Technical Directors, and QA to ensure that all assets conform to technical and artistic requirements
• Use the latest tools and methods to improve and facilitate the graphic workload
• Share best practices, conduct training sessions, and mentor 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 priorities and provide advanced support to other artists
• Produce and maintain comprehensive documentation on tools, methods, training, processes, and engine limits for consultation and future reference
• Lead QA efforts to ensure that assets are 100% bug-free and shippable
• Act as the gatekeeper of Tech Art constraints, pushing for top visual quality and performance
• Optimization and profiling to ensure peak performance on all platforms, especially next-gen

Benefits

• 21 days of holidays / year + local bank holidays
• Sick days
• Budget for training/courses
• Budget towards purchasing work equipment such as laptops
• Monthly salary is paid in stable coins (USDC)