Technical Artist - Dead by Daylight | Artiste technique - Dead by Daylight

Behaviour Interactive; Montreal; Hybrid; CAD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative company is seeking a Technical Artist to bridge the gap between art and technology. In this exciting role, you will collaborate with creative and technical teams to ensure that artistic visions are supported by the latest tools and processes. You'll have the opportunity to push technological boundaries, streamline production through automation, and develop best practices that enhance team efficiency. This position offers a flexible work environment, allowing you to work remotely or in-office, making it perfect for those looking to balance creativity with technical expertise in the vibrant gaming industry.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in 3D modeling, textures, animation, and scripting.
• Strong technical knowledge of real-time 3D graphics and digital content pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Assess the technical impact of artistic decisions and streamline production.
• Develop best practices and tools for problem-solving within the team.

Skills

3D Modeling

Animation

Lighting

Scripting (Python, Mel)

Communication Skills

Technical Knowledge of 3D Graphics

Problem Solving

Understanding of Rendering Pipeline

Education

Degree in Fine Arts

Degree in Computer Science

Degree in Engineering

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Substance

Unreal Engine

Job description

Technical Artist - Dead by Daylight | Artiste technique - Dead by Daylight

Pay: Competitive

Employment type: Other

Job Description

Req#: 2c892258-7005-4d52-bfa9-9a370c91110b

Location

Montreal, QC / Behaviour Digital | Behaviour Digital – Art & Animation | Art & Animation / Permanent - full-time | Hybrid

Note: Several work modes are offered (remote, flex, in-office). Opportunities are open to residents of Quebec or Ontario unless specified otherwise.

Role Summary

The Technical Artist ensures that technology, tools, and processes support the artistic vision. Collaborating with both creative and technical teams, they clarify technological capabilities and limitations, promoting solutions to technical challenges.

Responsibilities

1. Serve as a resource for assessing the technical impact of artistic decisions;
2. Streamline production through automation and process improvements;
3. Develop best practices, solutions, and tools for problem-solving;
4. Encourage asset and knowledge reuse across projects;
5. Ensure the team has the necessary technical expertise;
6. Push technological boundaries;
7. Facilitate strong communication between creative and technical teams;
8. Find innovative solutions for technical optimization within hardware limits;
9. Understand the rendering pipeline to assess performance impacts.

Qualifications

1. Degree in Fine Arts, Computer Science, or Engineering;
2. At least 2 years of experience in 3D modeling, textures, animation, lighting, effects, and scripting;
3. Technical knowledge of real-time 3D graphics and digital content pipelines;
4. Knowledge of real-time and pre-calculated lighting;
5. Strong communication skills;
6. Experience in the video game industry;
7. Understanding of scripting and programming (Python, Mel, shaders, etc.);
8. Experience with version control and production processes;
9. Proficiency with tools like Maya, 3ds Max, Substance;
10. Mandatory experience with Unreal Engine (additional engines a plus);
11. Understanding of rendering hardware across platforms (mobile, PC, consoles);
12. Fluent in English and French.

En français

Dans ce rôle, vous devrez :

1. Agir en tant que ressource pour évaluer l'impact technique des décisions artistiques;
2. Simplifier la production par l'automatisation et l'amélioration des processus;
3. Développer des bonnes pratiques, solutions et outils;
4. Promeut la réutilisation des ressources et du savoir-faire;
5. Assurer l'expertise technique de l'équipe;
6. Repousser les limites technologiques;
7. Maintenir une communication efficace entre les équipes créatives et techniques;
8. Proposer des solutions innovantes pour l'optimisation technique;
9. Comprendre le processus de rendu pour évaluer l'impact sur la performance.

Ce que nous recherchons :

1. Diplôme en beaux-arts, informatique ou génie;
2. 2 ans d'expérience en modélisation 3D, textures, animation, etc.;
3. Connaissances en graphisme 3D en temps réel et création de contenu numérique;
4. Connaissance de l’éclairage en temps réel et pré-calculé;
5. Bonnes compétences en communication;
6. Expérience dans l'industrie du jeu vidéo;
7. Compréhension des scripts et programmation (Python, Mel, CG, HLSL, etc.);
8. Expérience avec des outils 3D commerciaux (Maya, 3ds Max, Substance);
9. Expérience obligatoire avec Unreal Engine (autres moteurs un plus);
10. Compréhension du matériel de rendu sur plusieurs plateformes;
11. Maîtrise du français et de l'anglais.

Note: Toutes nos opportunités sont ouvertes aux résidents du Québec et de l'Ontario. Le mode de travail est flexible (télétravail, en présentiel ou hybride).