Technical Artist

Digital Sun Games; Valencia; Hybrid; EUR 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote 1 day per week

35-hour work week

Competitive salary

Supportive environment

Breakfast at office

Private health insurance subsidy

Mental health support

Free language classes (English & 2

Job summary

Digital Sun Games in Valencia, Spain, seeks a skilled Technical Artist to bridge art and programming and optimize asset pipelines for our indie projects.

You will work in-house with Unity/Unreal pipelines, develop tools for animators and artists, and collaborate across disciplines to push the visual quality of high-profile titles. Flexible hours and a 7-hour day contribute to a balanced workweek.

Qualifications

• Proficient in Unity or Unreal Engine; asset creation and optimization.
• Strong 3D modeling, texturing and rigging pipelines.
• Shader creation and real-time material optimization.
• Scripting for automation (Python, MEL, or C#).
• Performance profiling and asset optimization across PC/console/mobile.
• Fluent in Spanish and English communication.

Skills

Unity

Unreal Engine

3D modeling

Texturing

Rigging

Shader creation

Material optimization

Scripting (Python)

Scripting (C#)

Performance profiling

Asset optimization

Spanish & English communication

Tools

Blender

Maya

3ds Max

Houdini

Job description

About Digital Sun

Digital Sun is a standout studio in the indie game world. With three successful titles behind us, we’re always pushing creative boundaries and exploring new frontiers. Now, we’re searching for talented individuals to join us as we take on fresh challenges and continue shaping the future of indie gaming.

We are seeking a skilled and innovative Technical Artist (Tech-Artist) to join our in-house team in the vibrant city of Valencia, Spain.

If you have a passion for bridging the gap between art and programming, and enjoy optimizing workflows and assets for games, we want to hear from you!

Minimum Requirements

• Strong proficiency in game engines (Unity, Unreal Engine) with experience in creating and optimizing assets.
• Solid understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and rigging pipelines.
• Knowledge of shader creation and material optimization for real-time rendering.
• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MEL, or C#) for automating workflows and tool development.
• Familiarity with performance profiling and asset optimization for various platforms (PC, console, mobile).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work in a Spanish and English-speaking environment.

Desired Requirements

• 2+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in the gaming industry or a related field.
• Experience with procedural content generation (e.g., Houdini).
• Knowledge of VFX, particle systems, and lighting in game engines.
• Experience with animation systems and creating tools for animators.
• Proficiency in using and developing custom tools within DCC applications (e.g., Blender, Maya, 3ds Max).
• Strong understanding of shader programming using HLSL or GLSL.
• Ability to collaborate with both artists and engineers to solve complex visual and technical challenges.
• A portfolio showcasing technical problem-solving in art and game development.

What We Offer

• Flexible working hours with the option to work remotely one day per week.
• Work-life balance made easier with a 35-hour work week (7-hour workday).
• Competitive salary, aligned with your experience and profile.
• A supportive and dynamic work environment, where creativity and collaboration thrive.
• The opportunity to work on top-tier, high-quality games that push the boundaries of innovation.
• Complimentary breakfast every morning at the office to start your day right.
• Private health insurance subsidy to help keep you and your loved ones protected.
• Mental health support because we care about your well-being.
• Free language classes in both English and Spanish to help you grow personally and professionally.
• Optional benefits for transportation and dining to make your daily routine smoother.
• Regular social events and team gatherings, fostering a strong sense of community and fun.