Senior Technical Artist (#3004)

N-iX; Paris; Hybride; EUR 40 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical/VFX Artist, where you'll play a pivotal role in creating stunning visual effects for an ambitious PC/console strategy game. Your expertise will guide the content production pipeline, ensuring high-quality game assets and optimizing performance. Collaborate with talented teams in a dynamic environment that values innovation and professional growth. This is an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in the gaming industry while working on cutting-edge technology and creative projects.

Prestations

Flexible work arrangements

Competitive salary

Professional growth opportunities

Active tech communities

Qualifications

• 3+ years as a Technical Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Proficient in Unreal Engine and shader/material creation.

Responsabilités

• Create high-quality water and weather effects for the game.
• Collaborate with teams to resolve pipeline and workflow issues.

Connaissances

Unreal Engine

Shader Creation

Visual Effects

3D Mathematics

Problem-Solving

English Proficiency

Outils

Niagara

Houdini

Description du poste

Job Title: Technical/VFX Artist at N-iX Games

N-iX Games is seeking a highly talented and experienced Technical/VFX Artist to play a key role in our new ambitious PC/console strategy game. The ideal candidate will guide content production pipelines, help maintain performance, and be responsible for visual features.

Responsibilities:

• Create high-quality water and weather effects and assist team members with related systems
• Develop and optimize shaders, materials, decals, and foliage
• Create and enhance Niagara-based visual effects
• Work on lightning optimization
• Identify and resolve pipeline, workflow, and build issues or collaborate with teams to mitigate impacts
• Advise on asset optimization to meet technical limitations
• Collaborate with Art, Engineering, and Design teams to deliver a high-quality game experience
• Define new art workflows and stay updated on industry trends and best practices
• Serve as a communication point to facilitate cross-department collaboration

Requirements:

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a Technical Artist or similar role
• Strong portfolio demonstrating high-quality game assets
• Proficiency in Unreal Engine, including blueprints, Niagara, and performance profiling
• Experience with water and weather effects in Unreal Engine
• Deep understanding of modern lighting models and shader/material creation
• Knowledge of node-based shader editors and HLSL
• Upper-intermediate or higher English proficiency

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with city-building, RTS, or tactical games
• Solid understanding of 3D mathematics
• Knowledge of Houdini and procedural content creation
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

We Offer:

• Flexible work arrangements: remote, office-based, or hybrid
• Competitive salary and benefits
• Professional growth opportunities: mentorship, tech talks, training, and centers of excellence
• Active tech communities for knowledge sharing

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