Directeur/Directrice Artistique Technique / Technical Art Director

Nbcuniversal Media, LLC; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative media and entertainment company seeks a seasoned Technical Art Director to shape the visual direction of a groundbreaking entertainment project. This role involves defining technical art pipelines, optimizing real-time rendering workflows, and collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams to ensure seamless integration of artistic vision and technical execution. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in AAA open-world game development, deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5, and a passion for pushing the boundaries of real-time graphics. Join a dynamic team and contribute to creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences worldwide.

Qualifications

• 12+ years in video game industry focusing on AAA open-world development.
• Deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5 and procedural content generation.

Responsibilities

• Define technical art pipelines for world-building and asset optimization.
• Lead the technical art team and mentor artists for robust workflows.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5

Blueprint scripting

Houdini

Real-time rendering

Problem-solving

Tools

Python

C++

Job description

• Full-time
• Business Segment: Universal Filmed Entertainment Group

Company Description

NBCUniversal is one of the world's leading media and entertainment companies. We create world-class content, which we distribute across our portfolio of film, television, and streaming, and bring to life through our theme parks and consumer experiences. We own and operate leading entertainment and news brands, including NBC, NBC News, MSNBC, CNBC, NBC Sports, Telemundo, NBC Local Stations, Bravo, USA Network, and Peacock, our premium ad-supported streaming service. We produce and distribute premier filmed entertainment and programming through Universal Filmed Entertainment Group and Universal Studio Group, and have world-renowned theme parks and attractions through Universal Destinations & Experiences. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.

Our impact is rooted in improving the communities where our employees, customers, and audiences live and work. We have a rich tradition of giving back and ensuring our employees have the opportunity to serve their communities. We champion an inclusive culture and strive to attract and develop a talented workforce to create and deliver a wide range of content reflecting our world.

Comcast NBCUniversal has announced its intent to create a new publicly traded company ('SpinCo') comprised of most of NBCUniversal's cable television networks, including USA Network, CNBC, MSNBC, Oxygen, E!, SYFY and Golf Channel along with complementary digital assets Fandango, Rotten Tomatoes, GolfNow, GolfPass, and SportsEngine. The well-capitalized company will have significant scale as a pure-play set of assets anchored by leading news, sports and entertainment content. The spin-off is expected to be completed during 2025.

Job Description

NBCUniversal is looking for a seasoned Technical Art Director with experience in AAA open-world games to help shape the visual direction of an ambitious new entertainment project.

• Define and implement technical art pipelines for world-building, procedural generation, and asset optimization using Unreal Engine 5 and Houdini.
• Develop and optimize real-time rendering workflows, including shaders, materials, lighting, and VFX, ensuring both visual quality and performance efficiency.
• Collaborate with the Art Director, Engineering, and Design teams to ensure a seamless integration of artistic vision and technical execution.
• Establish best practices for asset optimization, streaming, LODs, and memory management to maintain a high level of performance across platforms.
• Lead the creation of procedural tools to assist artists in generating large-scale environments efficiently.
• Evaluate and integrate advanced tools and automation techniques to enhance content creation and iteration speed.
• Guide and mentor the technical art team, fostering collaboration with engineers and artists to develop robust workflows.
• Work with co-development partners, ensuring technical standards are met and assets integrate seamlessly.

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• 12+ years of experience in the video game industry, with a focus on AAA open-world game development.
• Deep expertise in Unreal Engine 5, including Blueprint scripting, material/shader development, and performance optimization.
• Strong experience with procedural content generation using Houdini.
• Technical proficiency in real-time rendering, asset streaming, and large-scale world-building.
• Proven ability to develop and optimize asset pipelines, including tools for procedural generation, animation, and VFX.
• Experience leading and mentoring technical art teams in a collaborative production environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills, with the ability to balance technical constraints and artistic goals.

Desired Characteristics:

• Experience with photogrammetry workflows, high-fidelity asset pipelines, and advanced material/shader techniques.
• Expertise in pipeline automation and scripting (Python, C++, or similar) to improve content workflows.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with experience working in cross-disciplinary teams.
• Passion for pushing the boundaries of real-time graphics and large-scale environment creation.

Additional Requirements:

• Hybrid: This position has been designated as hybrid, generally contributing from the NBCU Montrealoffice a minimum of three days per week.
• Interested candidates must submit a resume/CV online to be considered for this position.

Additional Information

As part of our selection process, external candidates may be required to attend an in-person interview with an NBCUniversal employee at one of our locations prior to a hiring decision. NBCUniversal's policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, gender identity or expression, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, disability, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, membership in the uniformed services, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable law.

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran and require support throughout the application and/or recruitment process as a result of your disability, you have the right to request a reasonable accommodation. You can submit your request to [e-mail].