Tech Art Lead

Marlee; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A gaming studio in Greater London seeks an experienced Lead Technical Artist to guide the Tech Art team for a successful social casino title. The ideal candidate has proven experience in mobile games, expert skills in Unity, and strong leadership abilities. This role requires a proactive mindset, the ability to optimize game performance, and excellent communication skills. Join us to push creative boundaries and mentor a talented team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Lead Technical Artist in mobile games.
• Solid understanding of 2D art import and integration best practices.
• Strong capabilities in shaders, VFX, and animation implementation.

Responsibilities

• Guide a dynamic Tech Art team that champions innovation.
• Design and implement visuals in Unity focusing on performance.
• Mentor and unblock your team effectively.

Skills

Lead Technical Artist experience in mobile games

Designing visuals in Unity

Understanding of 2D art import and integration

C# programming

2D/3D asset creation software

Version control systems (git)

Mobile game performance optimization

Shaders, VFX, animation, and art direction in Unity

Communication and problem-solving abilities

Fluency in English

Experience with project management tools like Jira

Job description

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About the role

Our partner needs an experienced Lead Technical Artist to join one of their most successful social casino titles. This is a key role that calls for a proactive, positive mindset. You'll be guiding a dynamic Tech Art team that champions innovation and collaboration across the entire project.

What you’ll do:

• Proven experience as a Lead Technical Artist in mobile games
• Expert skills in designing and implementing visuals in Unity, with a strong focus on technical performance
• Solid understanding of 2D art import and integration best practices within a 2D mobile application
• Experience in C# programming
• Strong knowledge of 2D/3D asset creation software
• Proficiency with version control systems (specifically git)
• Skills in optimizing mobile game performance
• Strong capabilities in shaders, VFX, animation, and art direction implementation in Unity
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem‑solving abilities
• Fluency in English and ability to represent the tech art team in cross‑functional forums
• Experience with project management tools like Jira

What makes you ideal:

• You're a supportive leader who mentors and unblocks your team
• You have an eye for quality and can deliver both visual and technical feedback
• You're highly organized and can manage multiple features and priorities simultaneously
• You contribute meaningfully to creative and technical discussions, balancing design vision with performance requirements
• You understand mobile games, art, and game mechanics at a deep level
• You're passionate about visual appeal and constantly explore new approaches to push creative boundaries within technical constraints