Lead Technical Artist

Job description

We are seeking a Lead Technical Artist to join a dynamic team in the gaming industry. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between the art and programming teams, ensuring the game’s visual elements are optimized and perform well mobile gaming art. You will lead a team of technical artists, manage the technical design and implementation of solutions, and collaborate with artists to overcome complex technical challenges while maintaining the creative vision

Responsibility

• Lead and mentor the Technical Art team, driving innovation and technical excellence in game visuals
• Collaborate closely with artists, designers, and engineers to integrate high-quality assets into game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine) efficiently
• Optimize art pipelines, tools, and workflows to enhance performance and productivity
• Conduct asset and code reviews to ensure industry best practices, performance optimization, and adherence to technical constraints
• Develop and refine shaders (HLSL/GLSL), procedural tools, and automation scripts (Python, C#) for enhanced workflow efficiency
• Solve complex technical challenges, balancing artistic vision with technical feasibility
• Work in an Agile environment, ensuring smooth collaboration across multidisciplinary teams

Requirement

• 5+ years Proven experience as a Technical Artist in a gaming environment
• Expertise in game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine) and scripting languages (Python, C#) for pipeline automation and tool development
• Strong knowledge of shader programming (HLSL, GLSL) and rendering techniques
• Experience with performance optimization and profiling across platforms
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and animation software (e
• g
• , Maya, Blender, Houdini)
• Strong problem-solving and debugging skills with a keen eye for both technical and artistic detail
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to bridge the gap between art and engineering
• Experience with procedural content generation and real-time VFX
• Familiarity with machine learning, AI-driven tools, or automation in game development
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git, Perforce)