Experienced Technical Artist

Impleo; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in gaming is seeking an Experienced Technical Artist to bridge the gap between art and technology. In this role, you'll collaborate with talented artists and engineers to enhance visual quality while optimizing performance. You'll develop tools and shaders, improve workflows, and tackle technical challenges in art content pipelines. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a dynamic team that is shaping the future of gaming. If you have a passion for creativity and technology, join us to create exceptional gaming experiences!

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience in AAA games within 3D art, software engineering, or technical art roles.
• Strong understanding of art and animation pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with artists and developers to address technical challenges in art content pipelines.
• Develop and implement shaders, tools, and scripts to improve productivity.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Teamwork

Understanding of art and animation pipelines

Education

2+ years in AAA games

Tools

Python

C++

C#

Blueprints

Unreal Engine

Blender

3DS Max

Maya

Job description

Description

PLAY, GROW and WIN

To be a part of Virtuos means to be a creator.

At Virtuos, we harness the latest technologies to make games better and more immersive than ever before. Since our founding in 2004, we pride ourselves on constantly pushing the boundaries of possibility.

Virtuosi is a team of experts who share a passion for making and playing games, exploring new ideas, and excelling in their field. We believe in earning success through dedication.

As part of Virtuos, we are at the forefront of gaming, creating exciting new experiences daily. Join us to Play, Grow, and Win – together.

About Us: At Black Shamrock, we are dedicated to creating exceptional gaming experiences. As part of the Virtuos family, we leverage cutting-edge technology and innovative artistry to deliver high-quality games across platforms. Join our dynamic team and help shape the future of gaming!

Position Overview: As an Experienced Technical Artist, you will bridge the gap between art and technology, ensuring our games achieve high visual quality while maintaining optimal performance. You will collaborate with artists, designers, and engineers to create efficient pipelines, tools, and shaders, enhancing the artistic vision and gameplay experience.

Responsibilities:

1. Collaborate with artists and developers to address technical challenges in art content pipelines.
2. Develop and implement shaders, tools, and scripts to improve productivity and workflows.
3. Perform engine profiling to identify and communicate optimization opportunities.
4. Test and validate assets for technical quality and performance standards.
5. Research, prototype, and iterate on new ideas and technologies for art content.
6. Document processes, create tutorials, and share knowledge across the team.
7. Define and support content budgeting and technical guidelines for project efficiency.

Qualifications:

Core Skills:

• Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, teamwork, and ability to give constructive feedback.
• Understanding of art and animation pipelines.
• Experience with engine profiling and optimization techniques.

Technical Requirements:

• Proficient in Python; knowledge of C++/C#/Blueprints is a plus.
• Familiarity with Unreal Engine.
• Experience with version control systems.
• Managing art content memory and performance budgets.
• Creating custom tools and scripts to streamline workflows.
• Experience with 3D modeling tools like Blender, 3DS Max, or Maya.
• Shader development knowledge.
• Ability to learn new programming languages, tools, and systems quickly.
• Ability to review and provide feedback on other Technical Artists’ code.

Nice to Have:

• Experience creating procedural Houdini tools.
• Knowledge of Substance Designer/Painter.
• Ability to develop tools for batch processing repetitive tasks.
• Knowledge of texture compression techniques.
• Experience with art content creation and core art fundamentals.

Qualifications:

• At least 2 years of experience in AAA games within 3D art, software engineering, or technical art roles.