Senior Game Technical Artist

Placements24; LegKraal Gate; On-site; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and bonuses

Health, dental, vision insurance

Generous paid time off

Job summary

Placements24 seeks a Senior Game Technical Artist in Mahikeng to bridge art and code, optimizing assets and pipelines for cutting-edge visuals. You’ll work with art and engineering to solve visual challenges and streamline asset integration into the game engine.

The role requires expertise in both artistic and technical domains, with a focus on empowering artists through innovative tools and workflows in a collaborative studio setting in Mahikeng.

Qualifications

• 6+ years experience as a Technical Artist in games.
• Strong proficiency in 3D modeling, texturing and animation tools.
• Expertise in Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Proficiency with Python, MEL, or C# scripting.
• Experience with shader development and rendering optimization.
• Excellent problem-solving and collaborative work in Mahikeng.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain art pipelines and tools for game development.
• Work with artists to ensure assets are technically sound and performant for target platforms.
• Implement and troubleshoot shaders, materials, and rendering features within the engine.
• Create scripts and tools to automate art tasks and improve workflow efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate art assets and troubleshoot engine issues.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the art team.

Skills

3D modeling

Texturing

Animation

Python scripting

MEL scripting

C#

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Shader development

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking an experienced and highly technical Senior Game Technical Artist to join their dedicated team in Mahikeng . This crucial role bridges the gap between art and programming, focusing on optimizing art assets, developing efficient art pipelines, and implementing cutting-edge visual features. You will work closely with both the art and engineering departments to solve complex visual challenges, improve workflows, and ensure the smooth integration of art assets into the game engine. The ideal candidate has a strong understanding of both artistic principles and technical constraints, with a passion for empowering artists through innovative tools and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain art pipelines and tools for game development.


• Work with artists to ensure assets are technically sound and performant for target platforms.


• Implement and troubleshoot shaders , materials, and rendering features within the game engine.


• Create scripts and tools to automate art tasks and improve workflow efficiency.


• Collaborate with engineers to integrate art assets and troubleshoot engine-related issues.


• Provide technical guidance and support to the art team.

Requirements

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a Technical Artist in the game industry.


• Strong proficiency in 3D modeling, texturing, and animation software.


• Expertise in game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.


• Proficiency in scripting languages like Python, MEL, or C#.


• Experience with shader development and optimization techniques.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively in Mahikeng .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.


• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.


• Generous paid time off and company holidays.


• Opportunities for professional development and learning new technologies.


• A collaborative and innovative studio environment in Mahikeng .