Lead Technical Artist (Unannounced Project)

We are looking for a highly skilled Technical Art Lead to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical art background and a deep understanding of Unreal Engine. As the Technical Art Lead, you will play a crucial part in connecting art and technology, ensuring our artistic vision is executed effectively while optimizing performance and workflow.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

• 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.

WHAT YOU’LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL

• 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.

NICE TO HAVE

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

Last updated on Aug 14, 2024