Senior Technical Artist

Placements24; East London; Hybrid; ZAR 650,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth

Access to advanced technology

Collaborative East London studio

Job summary

Placements24 in East London is seeking a Senior Technical Artist to bridge art and tech in our East London studio. You will develop tools, optimize workflows, and troubleshoot challenges in the art pipeline for real-time game development.

You will collaborate with artists, implement shaders and materials, assist with rigging and animation, and stay current with engine features to push production quality and efficiency.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in game development.
• Strong proficiency in Python, C# and major game engines.
• Solid understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting and rendering.
• Experience with shader development, materials and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with rigging, skinning and animation systems.
• Excellent problem-solving and clear communication of technical concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize art pipelines and tools using scripting languages and engine tools.
• Collaborate with artists to troubleshoot asset creation, integration, and performance issues.
• Optimize 3D assets, shaders, and materials for real-time rendering in game engines.
• Create and implement shaders, materials, and visual effects to meet requirements.
• Assist with rigging, skinning, and animation setup for characters and props.
• Stay updated with latest engine features and best practices for technical art.

Skills

Technical Art 5+ yrs

Python

C#

Unreal Engine

Unity

3D Modeling

Texturing

Lighting

Rendering

Shader development

Material creation

Rigging

Animation systems

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Artist to join their innovative team in East London . This crucial role bridges the gap between art and technology, ensuring that artistic visions are realized efficiently and effectively within the game development pipeline. You will be instrumental in developing tools, optimizing workflows, and troubleshooting technical challenges related to art assets. This is an exceptional opportunity for a technically adept artist to contribute to cutting‑edge projects, collaborate with talented teams, and significantly impact the production process in our studio located inEast London .

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize art pipelines and tools using scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#) and engine‑specific tools.
• Collaborate with artists to troubleshoot and resolve technical issues related to asset creation, integration, and performance.
• Optimize 3D assets, shaders, and materials for real‑time rendering in game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Create and implement shaders, materials, and visual effects that meet artistic and technical requirements.
• Assist with rigging, skinning, and animation setup for characters and props.
• Stay up‑to‑date with the latest engine features and best practices for technical art.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in the game development industry.
• Strong proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, C#) and game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Solid understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, lighting, and rendering principles.
• Experience with shader development, material creation, and optimization techniques.
• Familiarity with rigging, skinning, and animation systems.
• Excellent problem‑solving skills and the ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuous learning.
• Access to advanced technology and tools.
• A dynamic and collaborative team environment in our East London studio.
• Generous paid time off and work‑life balance initiatives.