Technical Artist – South, Germany – Multiplatform Games

This vacancy may offer a work-from-home start until it is safe to work in-house or relocate to the location.

Project: Console & PC Games

OPMs client is part of one of the fastest growing publishers in Europe, with a unique blend of creative freedom and culture found at an independent studio with the financial security of a big publisher.

They are currently seeking a Technical Artist to join development on some established and well-known IPs. You will be working with a mixture of disciplines to develop; design and implement are pipelines for their current and upcoming titles.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Extensive experience in a technical artist position, having shipped at least one title
• Solid background in, and knowledge of 3D graphics
• Robust knowledge of DCC tools such as: Maya/Blender/3dsmax/Houdini/Photoshop/Substance
• Experience with materials and/or shading and rendering
• Experience with at least one language such as: Maxscript, Mel, JavaScript, Python, C#, C++.
• Self-motivated, technical problem solver
• Superb communication skills & demonstrable ability to work within a team

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Develop rendering tech features and prototype gameplay features using UE4 blueprint system and test the implementation on target platforms
• Optimising GPU and CPU for both PC and consoles
• Build and streamline art pipelines and workflows.
• Assess 3D art tools and rendering features to stay in line with modern technologies to enhance quality and efficiency.
• Work closely with 3D Artists and outsourcers to ensure that technical constraints are recognised
• Manage and integrate assets using Unreal.

DESIRED SKILLS (but not required):

• Experience with full digital art content creation pipeline including: High- and low-poly modeling, mapping, baking, texturing, level art, etc.
• Experience with: Zbrush, Speedtree, Marvelous Designer, etc.
• Knowledge with Character Skinning/rigging

BENEFITS:

• Flexible working hours
• 28 days of holiday
• Competitive salary

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

Tagged as: Console, PC, Technical Art