Technical Artist: Bridge Art & Engine for AAA Visuals

Side; Dubai; On-site; AED 120,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A global video game development company is seeking a Technical Artist to link the art and engineering teams and optimize visual quality for games across various platforms. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in the video game industry and skills in scripting, shaders, and 3D toolsets. This role is aimed at gathering talent for future project-based opportunities. Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.

Qualifications

• At least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.
• Strong understanding of game engines like Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Knowledge of optimization techniques for performance across platforms.
• Ability to balance technical and creative goals for high-quality results.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between art and engineering teams.
• Develop and maintain pipelines and tools for asset creation.
• Collaborate to ensure assets meet performance and technical requirements.
• Implement and refine real-time visual effects and lighting setups.
• Provide technical support and training to artists.

Skills

Scripting languages (e.g., Python, MEL, MaxScript)

Shaders and rendering pipelines

3D modeling and texturing tools (Maya, Blender, Substance Painter, ZBrush)

Analytical and debugging skills

Communication and teamwork

Procedural tools like Houdini

Visual scripting systems (Unreal Engine’s Blueprint, Unity’s Shader Graph)

Education

3+ years of experience as a Technical Artist

Job description

A global video game development company is seeking a Technical Artist to link the art and engineering teams and optimize visual quality for games across various platforms. Ideal candidates will have over 3 years of experience in the video game industry and skills in scripting, shaders, and 3D toolsets. This role is aimed at gathering talent for future project-based opportunities. Only resumes submitted in English will be considered.