Lead Technical Artist

Warner Bros. Entertainment; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a Lead Technical Artist to join their Art Department. In this role, you will collaborate with a talented team to drive the development of next-gen AAA games. Your expertise in MEL, Python, and Unreal Engine will be crucial as you create innovative tools and optimize workflows. This position offers a unique opportunity to inspire creativity and enhance game quality while working in a dynamic and supportive environment that values your contributions. If you are passionate about gaming and technology, this is the perfect opportunity to elevate your career.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in MEL, Python, C#, and scripting.
• Strong technical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Deep understanding of content creation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Be the main contact for tools, workflows, and engine functionality.
• Identify issues and develop solutions to enhance game quality.
• Collaborate with teams to design and implement tools and workflows.

Skills

MEL

Python

C#

scripting

Maya

Photoshop

Unreal Engine

custom tools

shaders

problem-solving

communication

people management

content creation pipelines

Tools

Houdini

Maya Bifrost

Perforce

SVN

JIRA

Confluence

Job description

Every great story has a new beginning, and yours starts here.

Welcome to Warner Bros. Discovery… the stuff dreams are made of.

Who We Are…

When we say, “the stuff dreams are made of,” we’re not just referring to the world of wizards, dragons and superheroes, or even to the wonders of Planet Earth. Behind WBD’s vast portfolio of iconic content and beloved brands, are the storytellers bringing our characters to life, the creators bringing them to your living rooms, and the dreamers creating what’s next…

From brilliant creatives to technology trailblazers across the globe, WBD offers career-defining opportunities, thoughtfully curated benefits, and the tools to explore and grow into your best self. Here you are supported, celebrated, and empowered to thrive.

TT Games was acquired by Warner Bros. in 2007 and is known for the hit LEGO games franchise. The company continues its mission to be a leading publisher of interactive entertainment for young gamers and their families.

The Role:

As a Lead Technical Artist within the Art Department, you will work alongside an enthusiastic team of developers to drive and deliver the next generation of AAA games at TT.

You will develop new tools and production pipelines, improve existing technology and workflows, and serve as a main point of contact for technical issues. A proactive, friendly, and creative communicator is essential, as you will bridge programming and art teams.

Key Responsibilities:

• Be the main contact for tools, workflows, and engine functionality across multiple project areas.
• Identify issues with existing tools and develop new solutions to enhance game quality.
• Maintain runtime budgets, optimize performance while preserving visual fidelity.
• Provide accurate time estimates, understand cross-discipline dependencies, and assess impacts on teams.
• Collaborate with the Technical Art Director and engineering teams to design and implement tools and workflows.
• Support team development, review training needs, and help define career growth paths.
• Be a passionate, collaborative team member committed to inspiring others.

Required Skills:

• Proficiency in MEL, Python, C#, scripting.
• Experience with Maya, Photoshop, Unreal Engine.
• Creating custom tools, scripts, and shaders.
• Strong technical and creative problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and people management abilities.
• Deep understanding of content creation pipelines (modeling, UV, texturing, lighting, shaders).

Beneficial Skills:

• Experience in multi-platform, multi-project environments.
• Shipped titles on current console hardware.
• Knowledge of Houdini, Maya Bifrost.
• Experience with Perforce, SVN, JIRA, Confluence.
• Performance evaluation skills.

How We Get Things Done…

Our guiding principles are central to our operations. Learn more at our website. We look forward to discussing how these values resonate with you.

The Legal Bits…

We embrace diversity and are committed to equal opportunity employment. If you need accommodations during the application process, contact us at [e-mail].