Lead Technical Artist - Elevate Pipelines for AAA Visuals

Placements24; Randburg; Sur place; ZAR 900 000 - 1 300 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

AAA titles projects

Professional development budget

Studio culture in Randburg

Relocation assistance

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a Lead Technical Artist to bridge art and technology, directing a team of technical artists and shaping pipelines for AAA-like visuals. You will optimize assets and engine integration with Python/MEL scripting, shader work, and performance tuning, collaborating across art, design, and engineering.

Relocation assistance may be provided; the role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 6 years as Technical Artist, in a lead or senior role.
• Proficiency in Python and MEL scripting.
• Strong understanding of art asset creation and engine integration.
• Experience with Unreal Engine or Unity and shader development.

Responsabilités

• Lead and mentor a team of technical artists.
• Develop and optimize art pipelines, tools, and shaders.
• Collaborate with art, design, and engineering teams to solve technical challenges.
• Implement asset creation processes and ensure efficiency.
• Profile and optimize art assets and engine performance.
• Research and integrate new technologies to enhance visuals and workflows.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Python

MEL

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Unreal Engine

Unity

Shader development

Performance optimization

Pipeline tools

Outils

Maya

3ds Max

Blender

Description du poste

Placements24 in Randburg seeks a Lead Technical Artist to bridge art and technology, directing a team of technical artists and shaping pipelines for AAA-like visuals. You will optimize assets and engine integration with Python/MEL scripting, shader work, and performance tuning, collaborating across art, design, and engineering.

Relocation assistance may be provided; the role offers a competitive salary and professional development opportunities.