Technical Artist: VFX & Pipeline Expert (APAC Talent Pool)

Side; Philippines; On-site; PHP 500,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Side is building a global talent pool for Co-Development roles. The Technical Artist candidate bridges art and engineering, optimizing pipelines, shaders, and real-time visuals for AAA-quality visuals across platforms.

The role focuses on developing pipelines, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and staying ahead of rendering tech trends to deliver high-quality assets for future projects.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in the video game industry.
• Demonstrated contribution to at least one shipped title on PC, console, mobile, or VR/AR.
• Strong scripting and shader knowledge for game engines and pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Serve as liaison between art and engineering teams to resolve technical challenges.
• Develop, optimize, and maintain pipelines and tools for art asset creation and integration.
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to ensure assets meet performance and tech requirements across platforms.
• Debug and resolve shader, rendering, and asset optimization issues.
• Implement and refine real-time visual effects, lighting setups, and material systems for high-quality visuals.
• Provide technical support and training to artists on tools and workflows.
• Stay updated with industry trends and integrate innovative solutions into pipelines.
• Document tools and pipelines for onboarding and knowledge sharing.

Skills

Technical artistry

Scripting

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

Python

MEL

MaxScript

Unreal Engine

Unity

Maya

Blender

Substance Painter

ZBrush

Houdini

Job description

Side is building a global talent pool for Co-Development roles. The Technical Artist candidate bridges art and engineering, optimizing pipelines, shaders, and real-time visuals for AAA-quality visuals across platforms.

The role focuses on developing pipelines, collaborating with cross-disciplinary teams, and staying ahead of rendering tech trends to deliver high-quality assets for future projects.