Technical Art Lead: Pipelines, Tools & Mentorship

Fortis Games; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading game development studio in the United Kingdom is seeking a Staff Technical Artist to shape the technical foundations of their art pipelines across multiple projects. The role involves architecting scalable systems, mentoring senior team members, and ensuring seamless communication between disciplines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in game development, strong programming skills in C# and Python, and a focus on mobile optimization. Join a company committed to redefining how games are made while fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience as a Technical Artist in game development.
• Proven track record of building cross‑functional pipelines.
• Strong programming/scripting skills in C# and Python.
• Mastery of mobile performance optimization and rendering pipelines.
• Hands‑on experience with cutting‑edge workflows.
• Demonstrated success in mentoring and guiding Sr. ICs.
• Excellent collaboration and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Architect and oversee scalable art pipelines across projects.
• Design and implement new tools and processes.
• Introduce and evaluate emerging technologies.
• Mentor senior ICs and foster a culture of technical excellence.
• Facilitate cross‑functional communication.
• Oversee multiple technical workflows simultaneously.

Skills

Technical Artist

Unity

Blender

C#

Python

Mobile performance optimization

Mentoring

Collaboration

Tools

Substance

Maya

Photoshop

Job description

A leading game development studio in the United Kingdom is seeking a Staff Technical Artist to shape the technical foundations of their art pipelines across multiple projects. The role involves architecting scalable systems, mentoring senior team members, and ensuring seamless communication between disciplines. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in game development, strong programming skills in C# and Python, and a focus on mobile optimization. Join a company committed to redefining how games are made while fostering a diverse and inclusive culture.