Lead Technical Artist

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical reference for the team on all Technical Art subjects and provide solutions to complex problems
• Optimize content to improve memory usage and performance
• Contribute to asset and rendering development (models, animations, textures) when necessary
• Plan, prioritize, and define inspiring objectives for the team throughout the year
• Provide clear expectations and monitor key results for team members
• Offer continuous and constructive feedback on performance and development
• Stay informed of current and future trends in graphics software, hardware, and methodologies
• Contribute to the development of technological roadmaps tailored to project needs
• Maintain a balance between the creative vision of the project and technical constraints
• Identify and report potential risks to management

Requirements

• Solid experience as a Technical Artist, ideally on AAA or AA productions, preferably on a multiplayer shooter
• Experience in world-building aspects such as level art, lighting, props, level design, environments, and water
• Excellent technical skills in performance, optimization, and workflow
• Mastery of at least one 3D modeling software (Blender, 3DS Max, Substance Designer, Maya, etc.)
• Strong scripting skills (Maxscript, Python, etc.); experience with node-based visual scripting is a plus
• Significant experience with a game engine (Unreal Engine, Unity, or proprietary engines)
• Proficiency in English for working in an international environment