Technical Artist - Game Development

The Technical Artist serves as a bridge between the art and programming teams, ensuring the smooth integration of visual assets within the Unity engine.

Required qualifications:
A strong portfolio showcasing technical art contributions in shipped games or projects.
A minimum of 2 years of experience in a technical art role within game development.
Proven ability to work with both 2D and 3D assets in Unity

Required skills:
Strong Unity knowledge, especially in asset integration, Unity UI (uGUI), shader creation, VFX, and performance profiling.
Solid experience with visual effects (particles, shaders, lighting) in Unity.
Strong visual eye and attention to artistic detail.
Familiarity with common 3D art tools such as Blender and Photoshop, and how their output is used in games.
Understanding of mobile performance constraints and asset optimization techniques.
Good understanding of rendering pipelines, lighting, and material systems.
Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to proactively troubleshoot asset-related issues.
Strong English communication skills, both written and verbal.
Ability to accept criticism and implement feedback effectively.

Would represent an advantage
Proficiency in at least one scripting language (C#, Python, or similar) to build tools and automate workflows.
Experience developing custom tools or editor extensions in Unity to streamline workflows.
Familiarity with build pipelines, asset bundles, and version control systems.
Self-motivation, strong communication skills, and a great team player attitude.
Passion for video games and a broad understanding of video game culture.

Role Description
This role focuses on optimizing assets, tools, and workflows to maintain high visual quality and strong performance across a wide range of mobile devices. Technical Artists develop and maintain shaders, visual effects, UI elements, and production tools that improve efficiency for the art team. They also help establish and enforce technical standards and best practices for asset creation and implementation. Working closely with both artists and programmers, Technical Artists identify and resolve art-related technical challenges throughout the development process.