Runtime Technical Artist (8-month contract)

Electronic Arts; Stockholms kommun; Hybrid; SEK 550,000 - 720,000; Part time

Job summary

Electronic Arts’ Battlefield Studios in Sweden (Stockholm/Gothenburg) is seeking a Technical Artist to support the Technical Art Director and the Runtime Performance Team. You will assist the art team with engine-level solutions, help define budgets for content, and report on project performance under direct supervision.

The role requires 3+ years in technical art for games, with a strong sense of how art impacts performance and rendering, plus familiarity with content pipelines and basic

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in technical art for games and AAA shipped titles is desirable.
• Strong understanding of how art affects performance and rendering.
• Understanding of content creation pipelines and optimization techniques.
• Some scripting skills and familiarity with game tooling is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Report concerns about artistic goals vs. practical constraints.
• Provide technical feedback on performance and budgets to project leaders.
• Conduct in-depth performance evaluations of content and scenes with recommendations.
• Offer technical expertise to help stakeholders make informed decisions.
• Profile performance and triage bugs to stay on top of issues.
• Define asset budgets and maintain technical constraints for assets.
• Document technical processes across the project for art and tech teams.
• Review content and the game to ensure consistency and quality.

Skills

Technical Art

Scripting basics

Profiling tools

Content creation

Art performance

Tools

PIX

RenderDoc

Job description

Locations: Stockholm, Stockholm County, Sweden

• Guildford
• Surrey
• United Kingdom

• Gothenburg
• Sweden

Role ID

215691

Worker Type

Temporary - with Benefits (EU & Malaysia)

Studio/Department

Work Model

Hybrid

Description & Requirements

Electronic Arts creates next-level entertainment experiences that inspire players and fans around the world. Here, everyone is part of the story. Part of a community that connects across the globe. A place where creativity thrives, new perspectives are invited, and ideas matter. A team where everyone makes play happen.

Battlefield is a storied franchise renowned for uncompromising combat gameplay and all-out warfare, for over two decades. 100 million players and 5 billion hours played later, Battlefield Studios is defining the future of the first-person shooter with the biggest launch in franchise history with Battlefield 6, and a new era beginning with Battlefield REDSEC.

United under the banner of Battlefield Studios, 4 world-class teams across Criterion, DICE, Motive, and Ripple Effect have come together to focus on the future of the franchise, a connected Battlefield universe filled with immersive experiences built on our unique DNA.

LET’S PUSH THINGS FORWARD

DICE is a creative studio with offices in Stockholm and Gothenburg. We believe in the power of inclusion and welcome game creators from all backgrounds to collaborate with us as we unlock the potential for the future of Battlefield!

We’re always pushing to be at the forefront of creative entertainment - blending digital art, design, and technology to push boundaries. Our collaborative culture is fueled by passion, driving innovation and making a positive difference for our players and community.

At DICE, your ideas matter. We offer an inclusive space where you can thrive, be yourself, and grow alongside a team dedicated to making a meaningful impact to the world of gaming.

We’re all-in on the future and our most ambitious Battlefield yet. Want to be part of something special? Read on.

The Challenge ahead

The Technical Artist will support the Technical Art Director with practical implementation and as part of our runtime Performance Team. He/she will help the wider art team with technical solutions in the engine, helping define budgets for content & reporting on project performance while answering to the Technical Art Director as the day-2-day manager.

Skills and Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in technical art for games. Prior experience as a high-level Technical Artist on a AAA game team and at least one AAA shipped title is highly desirable.
• Has a strong understanding of how Art affects performance and rendering.
• Has a strong understanding of content creation, 3Denginesand pipelines, and how to design andoptimizethem.
• Comfortable profiling games with tools such as PIX/Razor or RenderDoc .
• Good understanding of asset optimization challenges/techniques and content creation best practices
• Has some understanding of code and at least basic skills in scripting.

Responsibilities

• Report and communicate any concernsregardinga potential mismatch between artistic goals and practical reality.
• Provide technical feedback to project leaders on their performance and budgets .
• Provide in-depth performance evaluations of content and scenes to stakeholders with recommended actions .
• Provide stakeholders with technicalexpertisearound performance to helpfacilitatedecisions.
• Performance profiling and review bugs to stay on top of any issues.
• Provideclear guidance on technical performance constraints,maintain assets and help define asset budgets.
• Provide content optimizations to ensure high quality across the project.
• Document technical processes for art and technical artists project wide.
• Review content and the game to ensure consistency, quality and compliance with performance goals.

About Electronic Arts

We’re proud to have an extensive portfolio of games and experiences, locations around the world, and opportunities across EA. We value adaptability, resilience, creativity, and curiosity. From leadership that brings out your potential, to creating space for learning and experimenting, we empower you to do great work and pursue opportunities for growth.

We adopt a holistic approach to our benefits programs, emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, career, and community wellness to support a balanced life. Our packages are tailored to meet local needs and may include healthcare coverage, mental well-being support, retirement savings, paid time off, family leaves, complimentary games, and more. We nurture environments where our teams can always bring their best to what they do.

Electronic Arts is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, genetic information, religion, disability, medical condition, pregnancy, marital status, family status, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We will also consider employment qualified applicants with criminal records in accordance with applicable law. EA also makes workplace accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities as required by applicable law.