Technical Artist

A leading game development company is seeking a highly skilled 3D/Technical Artist to join their creative team. This role involves developing high-quality 3D models, textures, and assets optimized for mobile platforms, enhancing visual effects, and collaborating across teams to ensure the technical and artistic integration of game elements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimize 3D models, textures, and custom shaders to create visually stunning and performance-efficient game assets.
• Work closely with game designers and developers to ensure the feasibility of art assets and communicate technical requirements and constraints effectively.
• Enhance game storytelling through innovative visual effects and shader programming.
• Develop internal tools to improve production pipelines and tune performance specifically for iOS and Android platforms.
• Document asset creation processes and establish technical guidelines to maintain consistency across projects.

What We're Looking For:

• Strong foundation in artistic principles, including composition, color theory, lighting, and form.
• Proficiency in Unity and 3D modeling tools such as Blender, Maya, or 3ds Max, and texturing software like Substance Painter/Designer and Photoshop.
• Experience in shader programming, rigging, and asset optimization for mobile platforms.
• Excellent problem-solving skills, with a proven ability to balance performance with visual quality.
• Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across various teams.

Your Experience:

• At least 3 years of experience as a 3D/Technical Artist in the gaming industry, with a portfolio of shipped projects.
• Strong background in mobile game development, including art asset optimization for iOS and Android.
• Advanced knowledge of shader programming, particle systems, and performance tuning.

What We Offer:

• A collaborative, supportive, and inclusive work environment that prioritizes creativity and innovation.
• Flexible working hours with remote work options.
• Opportunities for professional development, including training sessions and industry events.

This role is ideal for an artist passionate about mobile gaming and looking to push the boundaries of visual and technical artistry in an exciting and collaborative environment. If you are ready to take on this challenge and contribute to our team, we look forward to your application.

Years of experience and salary levels are shown purely as a guide. We will only consider applications from candidates that can demonstrate the skills or experience required for the role.

Please be aware that while we would love to respond to every application we receive, due to high numbers we cannot guarantee this. We do however appreciate any time you invest into the application and will make sure to get in touch should anything in future more closely fit your skillset.