Technical Art Director

ZipRecruiter; Dallas (TX); Remote; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Eleventh Hour Games is seeking a Technical Art Director to bridge the gap between artists and developers in a fully remote environment. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced leader who is passionate about game production, asset management, and mentoring a creative team. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical skills and be enthusiastic about leading teams within a growing indie game studio.

Benefits

Flexible remote working arrangements

20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 5 floating holidays annually

90% paid health coverage premiums for U.S. employees

Dental and vision coverage

401K plan for U.S. employees

Team-oriented environment with casual game nights

Qualifications

• 5+ years creating game assets in the video game industry.
• 5+ years in a People Leadership role.
• Professional experience with Unity (preferably in the past 3 years).

Responsibilities

• Lead the production of game-ready assets related to Unity.
• Review and provide feedback on art assets.
• Collaborate with Art Leadership to align goals.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Technical Knowledge

Autonomy

Tools

Unity

Blender

Maya

Photoshop

Illustrator

Job description

Job Description

Salary:

What is your role?

As a Technical Art Director for Eleventh Hour Games, you will act as the bridge between artists and developers, ensuring optimal technical choices, developing efficient pipelines, and enhancing the performance and visual quality of our games. We seek an experienced leader with extensive technical knowledge who is passionate about managing people and driving best practices within our team.

This role is ideal for someone who desires ownership and possesses strong technical and communication skills, both written and verbal. Excellent communication skills and autonomy are required as you will work with a fully remote team.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years creating assets for games in the video game industry
• 5+ years in a People Leadership role
• 5+ years managing artist workflows
• Professional experience with Unity (preferably within the past 3 years)
• Experience using Unity/Unreal, Blender/Maya, Photoshop/Illustrator
• Strong understanding of animation, particle systems, renderers, shaders related to Unity
• Experience with management practices, including team feedback and evaluation processes
• Passion for leading teams, mentoring, and skill development

Responsibilities:

• Lead the production of game-ready assets related to animation, particle systems, Unity game objects, renderers, shaders
• Review and provide feedback on art assets
• Collaborate with Art Leadership to align goals and processes
• Design, build, and optimize pipelines to support production and implementation
• Ensure timely delivery of assets to other departments
• Provide quick and sustainable support for asset integration
• Work with the art team to enhance graphic fidelity and improve game performance

Why Eleventh Hour Games?

EHG is a rapidly growing indie studio passionate about top-down action RPGs. We value open communication, teamwork, and opportunities for ownership and growth. Our mission is to empower creators to develop extraordinary games, fostering passionate communities and individuals.

With our debut title, Last Epoch, we are advancing into the next chapter of adventure!

• Flexible remote working arrangements
• Team-oriented environment with casual game nights
• 20 vacation days, 10 sick days, 5 floating holidays annually (U.S. employees, increased with tenure)
• 90% paid health coverage premiums for U.S. employees and dependents
• Dental and vision coverage for U.S. employees and dependents
• 401K plan for U.S. employees

Remote work