Senior Technical Artist – Middlesbrough, UK – PC/Console Games

Project: PC/Console Games

OPM’s client are an UK based studio who are create a diverse range of games across multiple platforms.

They are currently seeking a Senior Technical Artist that is capable of filling a wide variety of roles related to technical Art.

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Oversee the technical pipelines for all art areas across the studio; from initial specifications, through to final in-game implementation and continued future support
• Discover and create methods to improve art pipelines and visual quality
• Profile and execute solutions for improving performance and optimization of art assets without sacrificing artistic vision or exceeding technical limits of minimum specification mobile devices
• Recognise new technologies and techniques that will improve the game
• Produce detailed, easy to read documentation of toolsets and workflows that the team can rely on
• Develop and maintain art asset pipelines
• Mentor and guide team members in areas of expertise; instil best practices
• Monitor the implementation of new techniques
• Assist the Art, Engineering and Design Teams, helping to resolve technical difficulties
• Willing and able to take on responsibilities outside of core specialism in line with the needs of the studio requirements

REQUIREMENTS:

• Strong experience as a Technical Artist or related art role, working on a minimum of one AAA title
• Display creativity and technical ability within the constraints of console development
• Experience with visual FX, lighting, materials, and post effects
• Understanding and knowledge in Maya and Substance Designer and Painter Experience with HLSL shader creation and PBR material workflow
• In-depth knowledge of Unity, Unreal Tech, this includes applications such as Material creation and BluePrint
• In-depth application scripting experience (e.g. Python, C#), especially for DCC applications (Maya is preferred)
• Outstanding time management and communication skills and the ability to handle large workloads efficiently
• Familiarity working in an Agile workflow

BENEFITS:

• Flexible working hours
• Private health care for you and your family
• Christmas bonus
• Personal development plan

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