Lead Technical Artist: AAA Visuals & Pipeline Lead

Clutch Recruitment; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 600,000 - 750,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days of annual leave

Private health insurance

Pension scheme

Relocation package

Learning & development budget

Team-building activities

Exclusive studio perks

Job summary

A leading AAA gaming studio based in Stockholm is searching for a Lead Technical Artist to bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical execution. This role involves managing a talented team of technical artists, enhancing visual quality across projects, and ensuring asset optimisation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical art within the gaming industry, showcasing their ability to solve complex visual challenges and lead innovative processes in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and generous perks included.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in a technical art role, with a portfolio showcasing AAA game projects.
• Extensive experience with industry-standard tools.
• Strong leadership skills with experience in mentoring a team.

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of technical artists.
• Ensure smooth integration of assets and efficient workflows.
• Design and implement shaders for visual effects.
• Collaborate with programming to troubleshoot assets for performance.

Skills

Experience in technical art role

Expert knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5

Shader programming

Asset optimisation

Leadership

Cross-department collaboration

Problem-solving

Passion for gaming

Tools

Unreal Engine 4/5

Maya

Substance Designer

Job description

A leading AAA gaming studio based in Stockholm is searching for a Lead Technical Artist to bridge the gap between artistic vision and technical execution. This role involves managing a talented team of technical artists, enhancing visual quality across projects, and ensuring asset optimisation. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in technical art within the gaming industry, showcasing their ability to solve complex visual challenges and lead innovative processes in a dynamic environment. Competitive salary and generous perks included.