Senior Technical Artist

About the Role

Our client is looking for a highly skilled Senior Technical Artist to join their fully remote development team. This critical role bridges the gap between art and technology, focusing on optimizing art pipelines, developing tools, and ensuring the efficient integration of art assets into game engines. You will play a key part in empowering the art team by solving complex technical challenges and improving workflows for creating stunning visual experiences. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to innovative projects from anywhere in the UK, collaborating with a dedicated remote team that values technical expertise and artistic synergy.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain art pipelines, tools, and scripts to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Optimize art assets for performance across various platforms, ensuring smooth frame rates and efficient memory usage.
• Collaborate with engineers and artists to troubleshoot technical issues related to art integration.
• Implement and manage shaders, lighting setups, and rendering techniques.
• Provide technical support and guidance to the art team, fostering best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the game development industry, with a strong portfolio.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MEL, C#) and game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, rigging, and animation principles.
• Experience with shader development and optimization techniques.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Fully remote working position offering significant flexibility.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• Be part of an innovative and collaborative remote team.
• Work on exciting and diverse projects without geographical limitations.