Principal Technical Artist – Amsterdam, Netherlands – PC Games

Project: PC Games

OPM’s client are one of the largest VR developers in the world. They are currently preparing to begin work on their most ambitious project to date and are seeking a Principal Technical Artist to play a critical role on their passionate, experienced team.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Push improvements and maintain the toolchain for art asset creation and optimization that meet the team’s needs
• Innovate on techniques in asset creation that get the best visual results from the target platform
• Be a source of inspiration for other technical artists in their growth

REQUIREMENTS:

• Great knowledge of rendering theory from cutting edge console to mobile
• In-depth knowledge of e.g., Unreal Engine 4 blueprinting, materials, shaders, etc
• Expertise in optimization for both high end and mobile, from profiling to implementation
• Strong communication skills, in English, across all disciplines and with team and management
• Excellent technical insight: from content creation to getting it to run in a game
• Aptitude for workflow optimization and knowledge of Python; writing scripts and tools that make life easier

DESIRED SKILLS (Good to have):

• Substance Painter & Designer background
• Highly skilled with Houdini
• Programming skills in C++ and/or C#
• Knowledge of CGFX and/or HLSL shader languages
• Modelling and texturing abilities

BENEFITS:

• Flexible working hours
• 26 vacation days with an option to buy 5 more
• Relocation support

Interested in finding out more about the studio and project? Apply now or call directly today on +44 1206 214 412!