Senior Technical Artist

Modmacon Pvt Ltd; Plum (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Technical Lead, where you will bridge the gap between art and programming teams in the gaming industry. This dynamic role involves leading a team of technical artists to ensure high-quality visuals and optimal performance in mobile games. You will mentor artists, conduct reviews, and solve complex challenges while maintaining the creative vision of the projects. With a focus on collaboration and innovation, this position offers the chance to shape the future of mobile gaming art alongside industry leaders. If you're passionate about gaming and technology, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Creative Growth

Competitive Compensation

Dynamic Work Culture

Industry Exposure

Qualifications

• Lead a team of technical artists in game development.
• Strong understanding of art and programming pipelines.

Responsibilities

• Guide technical direction and ensure optimized game visuals.
• Collaborate with artists for efficient asset integration.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Strong communication skills

Performance optimization

Shader programming (HLSL/GLSL)

Education

Experience as a Senior Technical Artist or Technical Lead

Experience in Agile development environment

Tools

Unity

Unreal Engine

Python

C#

Maya

Blender

Job description

At Modmacon, we specialize in creating high-quality mobile gaming art production. Our team collaborates with industry-leading game developers to bring visually stunning and immersive gaming experiences to life. As we continue to grow, we are looking for passionate and talented individuals to join The Mods and make a lasting impact in the world of gaming.

Job Summary:

Modmacon is seeking a Technical Lead to join our dynamic team in the gaming industry. You will play a key role in bridging the gap between the art and programming teams, ensuring the game’s visual elements are optimized and perform well mobile gaming art. You will lead a team of technical artists, manage the technical design and implementation of solutions, and collaborate with artists to overcome complex technical challenges while maintaining the creative vision.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead the team and guide technical direction, ensuring high-quality and optimized game visuals.
• Collaborate with artists to ensure the integration of art assets into the game engine is efficient and performs optimally.
• Conduct code and asset reviews, ensuring quality standards and best practices are followed.
• Mentor technical artists, fostering a collaborative environment.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to deliver technical solutions while solving complex problems.
• Help maintain the creative vision of the game, ensuring a balance between technical constraints and artistic goals.

Requirements:

• Experience as a Senior Technical Artist or Technical Lead in game development.
• Strong understanding of both art and programming pipelines in game development.
• Proficiency in game engines (e.g., Unity, Unreal Engine) and relevant scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#) for automating workflow and tool development.
• Knowledge of shader programming with HLSL/GLSL.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong communication skills to collaborate across teams.
• Experience with performance optimization across platforms.
• Familiarity with 3D modeling software (e.g., Maya, Blender).
• Experience working in an Agile development environment.

What We Offer:

• Creative Growth: Be part of a team shaping the future of mobile game art in the industry.
• Competitive Compensation: Attractive salary package.
• Dynamic Work Culture: Join a passionate team dedicated to creativity and innovation in gaming.
• Industry Exposure: Work with leading game studios and creators driving the stylized art movement