Senior Technical Artist

Eidos; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Hybrid work

Insurance access

RRSP access

Telemedicine service

Job summary

Eidos in Montreal is seeking a Senior Technical Artist to develop new techniques, document processes, and provide technical direction to artists while collaborating with art and programming teams.

The ideal candidate has a college/university diploma in programming or 3D art, 6+ years in technical artistry, and strong Unreal Engine 5+ experience. Proficiency with industry tools and scripting languages is required.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience as a technical artist or similar roles.
• Experience delivering AA to AAA-rated projects.
• Strong Unreal Engine 5+ proficiency.
• Solid knowledge of Photoshop, Blender, Maya, Substance, Houdini, Perforce, Visual Studio.

Responsibilities

• Develop new techniques and processes to address challenges related to the creation, tooling and optimization of game's visual aspect.
• Accurately communicate and/or document processes and procedures.
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to artists through the day-to-day support.
• Support the art and programming teams in their deliverables.

Skills

Unreal Engine 5+

Blueprints

Python

C#

C++

Shaders

VFX

PBR

HLSL

Profiling

Education

College/university diploma in Programming / 3D Art

Tools

Unreal Insights

PIX

RenderDoc

Razor

Perforce

Job description

Senior Technical Artist

Reports to: Art Technical Director

Permanent - Full-Time

What you will do

• Develop new techniques and processes to address challenges related to the creation, tooling and optimization of game's visual aspect;
• Accurately communicate and/or document processes and procedures;
• Provide technical direction and mentoring to artists through the day-to-day support;
• Support the art and programming teams in their deliverables.

What you bring

• College or university diploma in Programming / 3D Art and/or any equivalent training;
• 6 years or more of experience as a technical artist or roles with equivalent skills involved (We welcome applicants transitioning from Art or Programming backgrounds with equivalent experience);
• Experience delivering AA to AAA-rated project(s);
• Good to Advanced knowledge of Unreal Engine 5+;
• Good knowledge of the following programs: Photoshop, Blender, Maya, Substance, Houdini, Perforce, Visual Studio, an asset;
• Good knowledge and experience with node-based Shaders, HLSL, PBR, VFX, HDR Lighting;
• Good knowledge of scripting/programming languages like Blueprints, Python and some knowledge in C#, C++, an asset;
• Good knowledge of profiling (Unreal Insights, PIX, RenderDoc, Razor, real-time 3D constraints, hardware), an asset.

Even better if you have

• Be a strong team player;
• Demonstrate leadership and a sense of responsibility;
• Have good communication skills to clearly express ideas;
• Be focused on achieving outstanding results;
• Possess strong analytical and synthesis skills;
• Be able to adapt to changes and work under pressure while meeting agreed deadlines.

Why join us?

• Flexible work schedule: because unexpected events are part of life when you are sick or need personal days;
• Hybrid work: because we have adapted to the new reality;
• Access to Groupe insurance: To take care of yourself and your loved ones;
• Access to Groupe RRSPs: we think about your future;
• Access to a telemedicine service for the family: to avoid a pleasant 24hours in the emergency room;
• Bonus plan: we recognize the work accomplished.

Please note: your application is reviewed by a real human being - not an NPC, not an AI.

Come and create emotion with us!