Lead Technical Artist - New IP

4A Games Limited; Malta; On-site; BRL 458,000 - 662,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

4A Games Limited is seeking a Lead Technical Artist to drive the development of high-quality environments and assets. You will lead a team of artists, set objectives, and balance creative goals with technical budgets across the project.

Ideal candidates ship one or more games in a technical art role and bring advanced scripting skills in MaxScript, Python, C#, or C++. Fluency in English and strong communication are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Over 6 years of experience in technical art or related field.
• Shipped at least one game in a technical art role, preferably AAA.
• Experience with 3D software: 3DS Max, Maya, etc.
• Proficient scripting in MaxScript, Python, C# or C++.
• Strong time management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of data management tools (e.g., Perforce).
• Understanding of art pipelines and GPU textures.
• Fluent in English and capable of articulating technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Lead and inspire the technical art team with clear objectives.
• Provide ongoing feedback and development guidance.
• Communicate effectively and foster open team dialogue.
• Set expectations, measure results, and ensure accountability.
• Develop art production processes meeting project needs within budget.
• Balance creative vision with technical constraints and risks.
• Advise on tech roadmaps and improvements for art assets.
• Contribute to development and rendering of artwork, models, and textures.
• Participate in recruitment processes.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Time management

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Art/Design/Technical discipline

Tools

3DS Max

Maya

Perforce

MaxScript

Python

C#

C++

GPU compression formats

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for a Lead Technical Artist who will make a major contribution to creating lively video game environments.

• Plan, prioritize, and set inspiring objectives for your team members all year long.
• Provide team members with ongoing and meaningful feedback on performance and development -- ensuring positive acknowledgment of all achievements, both big and small.
• Communicate with impact and promote an open dialogue within the team.
• Empower team members with clear expectations and hold them accountable for their key results;
• Collaborate with team leads to identify and develop art production processes and technologies that meet artists’ needs for creating high-quality art with limited resources.
• Maintain a balance between the creative vision of the projects and the technical budget restraints.
• Be aware of potential risks to the project and bring them to the attention of the management.
• Be a reference for the team in relation to technical art and find solutions to complex issues that arise.
• Optimize content for memory and performance gains.
• Participate in the development of technology road maps for the specific needs of the project.
• Be involved in the development and rendering of artwork, models, animations, and textures when required.
• Participate in recruitment processes.

Requirements

• +6 years of experience in technical art or other relevant experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Design, Technical discipline, or other relevant training.
• Shipped at least 1 game in a technical art role; preferably full cycle on a ‘AAA’ console title.
• Experience in 3D graphics software such as 3DS Max, Maya etc. ideally on an advanced scripting level.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of data management software (such as perforce) and different hardware architectures.
• Knowledge of compression formats directly supported by GPU hardware.
• Working knowledge of scripting/programming using languages such as MaxScript, Python, C Sharp etc.
• Knowledge of platform strengths and limitations.
• Good knowledge of multiple art and animation pipelines.
• Technical proficiency in areas of 2D and 3D art.
• Fluency in English language.
• Procedural open world content generation.

Preferences

• Scripting skills e.g. Python, C++, etc.
• Experience creating physical, fluid, and gas simulations.
• A passion for playing games.
• Following latest trends and doing research on software to develop a plan for future tools and processes.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package available.