Senior Technical Artist

Placements24; Stellenbosch; On-site; ZAR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Growth opportunities

Access to advanced tools

Creative work environment

Projects in Arts & Entertainment

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Artist to join a Stellenbosch studio. You will bridge art and technology, developing pipelines, tools, and workflows that empower the art team to create stunning visuals.

You will optimize assets for real-time performance across platforms, create shaders and lighting setups, and collaborate with engineers and artists to troubleshoot issues.

This role offers a creative, growth-focused environment in the Arts & Entertainment sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in CS, Art, or related field.
• 7+ years as Technical Artist in games/interactive media.
• Proficient in Python, MEL, C#, with Unreal Engine and Unity experience.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, animation, rendering.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain art pipelines, tools, and scripts to enhance art production efficiency and quality.
• Optimize art assets for real-time performance across platforms.
• Collaborate with engineers and artists to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions.
• Create shaders, materials, and lighting setups that meet artistic and technical requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the art team, fostering best practices in Stellenbosch.
• Research and implement new technologies and techniques to improve art asset creation and integration.

Skills

Python scripting

MEL scripting

C# scripting

Unreal Engine

Unity

3D modeling

Texturing

Animation

Rendering

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in CS/Art or related field

Equivalent practical experience

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Job description

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Artist to join their innovative studio in Stellenbosch, Western Cape. In this role, you will bridge the gap between art and technology, developing tools, pipelines, and workflows that empower the art team to create stunning visuals efficiently. You will play a critical part in optimizing art assets for performance and ensuring seamless integration into the game engine. This position offers a unique opportunity to influence the art pipeline and contribute significantly to the visual quality of our titles within the vibrant Arts & Entertainment industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain art pipelines, tools, and scripts to enhance art production efficiency and quality.


• Optimize art assets (models, textures, animations) for real-time performance across various platforms.


• Collaborate with engineers and artists to troubleshoot technical issues and implement solutions.


• Create shaders, materials, and lighting setups that meet artistic and technical requirements.


• Provide technical guidance and support to the art team, fostering best practices in Stellenbosch.


• Research and implement new technologies and techniques to improve art asset creation and integration in the Arts & Entertainment space.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Art, or a related field, or equivalent practical experience.


• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in the games or interactive media industry.


• Proficiency in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MEL, C#) and experience with game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).


• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, animation, and rendering principles.


• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to communicate complex technical concepts clearly.


• Experience working within a collaborative studio environment in Western Cape.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.


• Opportunities for professional growth and skill development.


• Access to advanced tools and technologies.


• A creative and inspiring work environment in the heart of Stellenbosch.


• Contribution to exciting projects within the Arts & Entertainment sector.