Senior Technical Artist

Placements24; Randburg; Hybrid; ZAR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Health, dental and vision insurance

Continuous learning and development

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Artist in Randburg for a hybrid role bridging art and technology. You will optimize art pipelines, develop tools, and ensure seamless engine integration to boost visual quality and performance.

You will collaborate with artists and engineers, develop complex shaders, and maintain asset integrity across Unreal Engine and Unity environments. This role rewards technical leadership and continuous learning.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Technical Artist with a strong portfolio in game engines and art pipeline optimization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or MEL, and experience with C++ is a plus.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering techniques.
• Experience with shader development and material authoring tools.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient art pipelines, tools, and scripts to support art production workflows.
• Optimize 3D models, textures, and shaders for real-time performance in game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Collaborate with artists and engineers to troubleshoot issues and implement art-related solutions.
• Create and implement complex materials, shaders, and visual effects.
• Provide technical guidance to the art team and promote best practices in asset creation and engine integration.

Skills

Technical Art

Art Pipeline Optimization

Scripting (Python)

Shader Development

Game Engine (Unreal/Unity)

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

MEL

Shader Authoring Tools

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Artist to join their dynamic team in Randburg. This hybrid role involves bridging the gap between art and technology, optimizing art assets, developing tools and workflows, and ensuring the seamless integration of art into the game engine. You will play a critical role in empowering the art team, enhancing performance, and maintaining the visual quality of our projects. If you have a passion for both artistic creation and technical problem-solving, and thrive in a collaborative, hybrid environment, this is an excellent opportunity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain efficient art pipelines, tools, and scripts to support art production workflows.
• Optimize 3D models, textures, and shaders for real-time performance in game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Collaborate closely with artists and engineers to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions for art-related challenges.
• Create and implement complex materials, shaders, and visual effects.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the art team, fostering best practices in asset creation and engine integration.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist with a strong portfolio demonstrating expertise in game engines and art pipeline optimization.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python or MEL, and experience with C++ is a plus.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and rendering techniques.
• Experience with shader development and material authoring tools.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment, communicating clearly with both remote and on-site team members.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-driven bonuses.
• Hybrid work model offering a blend of remote flexibility and in-office collaboration.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and professional development.
• A collaborative and innovative work environment with a focus on technological advancement in art.