Technical Artist - Hybrid Madrid | Flexible Hours

Keywords Studios Plc; Madrid; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

22 days holiday

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme

Flexible hours

Anti-crunch policy

Free parking

Team socials

Breakout areas

Job summary

d3t Studio in Madrid is seeking a Technical Artist for a 12-month fixed-term contract, on-site with hybrid pattern (minimum 3 days in-studio). You will help define and maintain art pipelines across environments, characters, VFX and animation, contributing to high-quality game visuals for AAA projects.

You will work with Maya/3DS Max and Python, ensure performance budgets, and collaborate closely with artists to balance fidelity with efficiency.

Qualifications

• Essential skills include understanding rendering, shading and lighting techniques.
• Performance-focused with ability to optimize real-time art.
• Proficient in Maya and/or 3DS Max and Python.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain project art pipelines from inception to lifecycle.
• Assist art/animation teams and resolve technical issues.
• Develop in-house toolsets and materials/shaders for production.
• Ensure artwork meets memory and frame-rate guidelines via profiling.
• Collaborate with artists to improve performance while keeping visuals.
• Mentor teammates and manage production risks.

Skills

Rendering basics

Performance focus

Maya/3DS Max

Python

Communication

Hardware constraints

Problem solving

Reliability

Adaptability

Time management

Industry knowledge

Scripting

Maya API

C++/C#

Shaders/Materials

Published title

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

d3t Studio in Madrid is seeking a Technical Artist for a 12-month fixed-term contract, on-site with hybrid pattern (minimum 3 days in-studio). You will help define and maintain art pipelines across environments, characters, VFX and animation, contributing to high-quality game visuals for AAA projects.

You will work with Maya/3DS Max and Python, ensure performance budgets, and collaborate closely with artists to balance fidelity with efficiency.