Senior Technical Artist (3D Assets & Pipelines)

Placements24; Soweto; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.400.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

Professional development

Conferences attended

Cutting-edge tools

Career progression

Paid time off

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Artist in Soweto to enhance art pipelines and optimize 3D assets for real-time rendering. You will bridge art and engineering, developing tools, shaders, and workflows while mentoring artists and collaborating with programmers.

The role emphasizes pipeline development, asset optimization, and hands-on shader work within Unreal Engine or Unity, with a focus on performance and visual fidelity.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in computer graphics or related field.
• 5+ years as a Technical Artist with pipeline and shader work.
• Strong scripting for automation and tooling (Python, MEL, HLSL).
• Proficiency in Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter; Unreal/Unity experience.

Aufgaben

• Develop, maintain, and optimize art pipelines for 3D asset creation.
• Optimize assets for real-time rendering with memory efficiency.
• Create and implement shaders, materials, and lighting setups.
• Develop tools and scripts to automate art tasks and workflows.
• Troubleshoot technical art issues during production.
• Collaborate with artists and programmers to meet pipeline requirements.
• Stay updated on game engine tech and best practices.

Kenntnisse

Scripting (Python)

PBR workflows

Team collaboration

Shader development

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics or related

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

ZBrush

Substance Painter

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a prominent developer of cutting‑edge interactive entertainment, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Artist to enhance their art pipeline and optimize 3D assets for their ambitious projects in Soweto. This role serves as a critical bridge between art and engineering, focusing on developing efficient workflows, troubleshooting technical art challenges, and ensuring the seamless integration of high-quality assets into the game engine. You will work closely with artists and programmers to implement best practices for modeling, texturing, rigging, and performance optimization. The ideal candidate possesses a deep understanding of 3D art pipelines, scripting, and game engine technology, with a proven ability to solve complex technical problems. This is a unique opportunity to contribute to the creation of visually stunning and technically sound game experiences, playing a key role in the development process. We are looking for a proactive problem-solver and a collaborative team player to join us in Soweto.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and improve art pipelines for 3D asset creation, ensuring efficiency and quality.
• Optimize 3D assets (models, textures, materials) for real-time rendering in game engines, focusing on performance and memory usage.
• Create and implement shaders, materials, and lighting setups to achieve desired visual fidelity.
• Develop tools and scripts (e.g., Python, MEL) to automate art tasks and streamline workflows.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical art issues encountered during production.
• Collaborate with artists to provide technical guidance on asset creation, ensuring they meet pipeline requirements.
• Work with programmers to integrate art assets and implement technical features.
• Stay current with game engine advancements (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and industry best practices for technical art.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Game Design, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Technical Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing pipeline development, asset optimization, and shader work.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, ZBrush, Substance Painter).
• Expertise in one or more game engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Strong scripting skills (e.g., Python, MEL, HLSL) for pipeline automation and tool development.
• Excellent understanding of PBR workflows and real-time rendering techniques.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a keen eye for detail.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, crucial for collaboration in Soweto.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Opportunities for professional development, training, and attending industry conferences are provided.
• Access to cutting-edge development tools and hardware is guaranteed.
• A challenging yet rewarding work environment awaits in Soweto.
• Potential for performance-based bonuses and significant career progression within the company.
• Generous paid time off and holiday allowances.
• Join a studio dedicated to pushing the boundaries of interactive entertainment technology.