Lead Technical Artist

WorkinGames; Poland; Remote; PLN 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Remote flexibility

Competitive compensation

Long-term collaboration

Professional growth opportunities

Team retreats (remote)

Job summary

Beffio Studio is seeking a Lead Technical Artist to shape and guide our technical art pipeline across Unity3D, Unreal Engine, and Houdini. You will lead a small team, develop real-time tools, and drive efficient workflows while maintaining visual excellence and performance across multiple projects.

The role blends technical mastery with creative leadership, focusing on shader creation, procedural content, and cross‑department collaboration in a fully remote environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years as a Technical Artist with leadership experience.
• Expertise in Unity3D (URP/HDRP/SRP) and familiarity with Unreal Engine.
• Strong Houdini proficiency for procedural content and pipelines.
• Proficient in C#, HLSL, Python; experience building in-house tools.
• Solid understanding of real-time rendering, shaders, and lighting.
• Experience with version control (Git/Perforce) and collaborative workflows.
• Excellent problem solving, communication, and leadership abilities.
• Fluent English, written and spoken.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical Art Vision and set quality standards across projects.
• Design and maintain efficient production pipelines and tools.
• Develop Houdini-based procedural content for Unity3D and Unreal.
• Create in-house tools and scripts to support artists and pipelines.
• Develop shaders using Shader Graph, Amplify, or HLSL for advanced visuals.
• Collaborate with Art, Eng, and Production to align goals.
• Optimize assets and scenes for target platforms without losing quality.
• Mentor the technical art team and drive R&D initiatives.

Skills

Unity3D (URP/HDRP/SRP)

Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5)

Houdini (procedural)

C# scripting

Python scripting

Shader programming (HLSL)

Git / Perforce

Real-time rendering concepts

Tool development

Leadership / mentorship

Tools

Unity3D

Unreal Engine

Houdini

C#

HLSL

Python

Git

Perforce

Job description

Lead Technical Artist / Unity3D (Remote/Permanent) Beffio Studio – https://www.beffio.com

Job Type: Permanent / Remote Location: Fully Remote

About Us

Beffio Studio is an award-winning co-development art studio delivering world‑class art and technology solutions for games and real‑time projects. Since 2013, we’ve collaborated with top‑tier partners like Epic Games, NVIDIA, Google, Mercedes‑Benz, and Nike, building immersive experiences and game worlds with exceptional visual quality and technical precision. Our portfolio includes Fortnite Creative, High on Life, The Medium, Battle Teams 2, and Circuit Superstars.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Lead Technical Artist to shape, guide, and innovate our technical art pipeline across multiple projects. This leadership position blends technical mastery with creative insight — driving the intersection of art and technology to new heights. You’ll oversee the creation of real‑time tools, procedural workflows, and efficient pipelines across Unity3D, Unreal Engine, and Houdini. You’ll lead and mentor a small technical art team, define technical standards, and collaborate closely with Art Directors, Tech Leads, and Producers to ensure that Beffio’s visual excellence meets cutting‑edge performance. This is a senior, hands‑on role for someone who thrives in solving complex challenges, optimizing production efficiency, and innovating artistic workflows in a fully remote environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Technical Art Vision: Establish and maintain the studio’s technical art direction and quality standards across projects.
• Pipeline Innovation: Design, implement, and maintain production pipelines that improve workflow efficiency, automation, and performance.
• Procedural Systems: Develop and integrate Houdini‑based procedural content for Unity3D and Unreal Engine.
• Tool Development: Create in‑house tools, scripts, and utilities (C#, Python, HLSL) to support artists and technical processes.
• Shader Creation: Develop custom shaders using Shader Graph, Amplify, or HLSL to achieve complex visual effects.
• Cross‑Department Collaboration: Work closely with Art, Engineering, and Production to align technical goals with artistic vision.
• Performance Optimization: Ensure assets and scenes are optimized for target platforms without compromising quality.
• Mentorship: Guide and support the technical art team, fostering growth and technical excellence.
• R&D Leadership: Explore emerging technologies, real‑time workflows, and procedural techniques to keep Beffio ahead of industry trends.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a Technical Artist, with at least 2 years in a lead or senior position.
• Proven expertise in Unity3D (URP, HDRP, SRP) and familiarity with Unreal Engine (UE4/UE5).
• Strong experience in Houdini for procedural generation and pipeline automation.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as C#, HLSL, and Python.
• Solid understanding of 3D art production, asset integration, optimization, and rendering pipelines.
• Experience creating and maintaining tools that improve production efficiency.
• Knowledge of real‑time rendering principles, shaders, materials, and lighting systems.
• Experience with version control systems (Git, Perforce).
• Excellent problem‑solving, communication, and leadership skills.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).
• Bonus Skills: Experience with real‑time VFX systems (Niagara, VFX Graph). Familiarity with machine learning or procedural AI‑driven art workflows. Background in 3D modeling or texturing. Understanding of performance profiling and debugging tools for real‑time engines.

What We Offer

• Creative Leadership: Own the technical art pipeline across high‑profile projects.
• Remote Flexibility: Work from anywhere with core hours between 10:00–15:00 CET.
• Long‑Term Collaboration: Stable, ongoing projects with flexible contract options (B2B or employment).
• Competitive Compensation: Including 20+ days of paid vacation annually.
• Professional Growth: Opportunity to evolve into a Technical Director role.
• Cutting‑Edge Projects: Work on AAA‑quality productions for global clients.
• Collaborative Culture: Join a diverse, skilled, and passionate remote team.
• Team Retreats: Annual getaways to connect, align, and recharge.