Senior Technical Artist: Performance Capture Pipeline

Rockstar Games; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A game development studio in Greater London is looking for a Senior Pipeline Technical Artist to improve automation systems and support the production team. This full-time role involves designing and optimizing pipelines, developing web APIs, and collaborating with the Technical Art and Tools team. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in technical art, strong Python or C# knowledge, and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Competitive salary offered with opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist or Tools Programmer in games or VFX.
• Experience building web APIs and backend services using Python or C#.
• Knowledge of automation systems and support processes.

Responsibilities

• Design and optimize pipelines for internal teams.
• Develop web APIs and backend services to support workflows.
• Collaborate with teams on automation-focused tasks.

Skills

Python

C#

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organizational skills

Tools

Docker

Kubernetes

MongoDB

Flask

gRPC

Job description

At Rockstar Games, we create world‑class entertainment experiences.

Become part of a team working on some of the most rewarding, large‑scale creative projects to be found in any entertainment medium - all within an inclusive, highly‑motivated environment where you can learn and collaborate with some of the most talented people in the industry.

Rockstar is on the lookout for a talented Senior Pipeline Technical Artist focused on our varied automated/pipeline systems. This is an exciting opportunity to work closely with our game development teams, across all development disciplines, and help drive our tools technology forward to support the development of various Rockstar Games projects.

This is a full‑time, permanent and in‑office position based in Rockstar’s unique game development studio in the heart of London.

WHAT WE DO

• We architect and build pipelines that improve our asset and automation processes. This includes building backend systems, web api, automated processes, data processing workflows, core libraries, service interface libraries and more.
• We research and develop new pipeline and development technologies for Technical Art and other departments.
• We support teams processing data at scale, supporting an always increasing content production demand.
• We collaborate and communicate with various other departments and Technical Art teams.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with the Technical Art and Tools team on a wide range of automation focused tasks within an established and evolving codebase.
• Design, build, improve or optimize pipelines used by internal Rockstar teams to streamline and support production.
• Design, build and improve web APIs and backend services that exist to support our Pipelines and Workflows.
• Provide general pipeline maintenance.
• Work with other Pipeline Animation team members to develop cutting‑edge solutions to support increasing content production necessities.
• Research and develop new pipeline and development technologies.

REQUIREMENTS

• Python and/or C# knowledge is a prerequisite for the role.
• 5+ years of applicable professional experience as a Technical Artist/TD/Tools Programmer in video games, film, or VFX industry.
• Experience designing, building and maintaining complex workflows and pipelines.
• Experience building web APIs and backend services in Python or C#, using a framework: gRPC, FastAPI, Flask, or ASP.NET Core.
• Database experience: Mongo, Neo4j, Memgraph, Redis.
• Experience with Docker/Containers and orchestration (preferably Kubernetes).
• Experience working with pre-existing proprietary or 3rd party automation systems/processes.
• Strong communication, self‑management, and organizational skills.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work within a schedule and deliver effectively to deadlines.

PLUSES

Please note that these are desirable skills and are not required to apply for the position.

• Relevant video games development experience, preferably on an AAA game.
• Experience with setting up CI/CD systems on GitHub or GitLab platforms.
• Knowledge of ELK stack.
• Experience with Agile Scrum method.
• Experience using Motionbuilder and/or Maya as a technical artist/TD.
• Experience with FFMPEG Tool Suite or similar video/audio processing tools.

HOW TO APPLY

Please apply with a CV and cover letter demonstrating how you meet the skills above. If we would like to move forward with your application, a Rockstar recruiter will reach out to you to explain next steps and guide you through the process.

Rockstar is committed to creating a work environment that promotes equal opportunity, dignity and respect. In line with this commitment, Rockstar will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified job applicants with disabilities during the recruitment process in order for such applicants to be considered for the position for which they are applying, as well as to qualified employees to enable them to perform the essential functions of their roles. If you need more information about Rockstar’s reasonable accommodation policies or process, or need to request an accommodation, please notify your recruiter during the interview process.

If you’ve got the right skills for the job, we want to hear from you. We encourage applications from all suitable candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief, race, or any other protected category.

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