Senior Technical Artist (Game Development)

Placements24; Benoni; Hybrid; ZAR 600.000 - 900.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Paid time off

Hybrid work model

Zusammenfassung

Placements24's client in Benoni seeks a Senior Technical Artist to bridge art and tech, optimize assets, develop tools, and improve pipelines for faster, higher fidelity visuals. You will collaborate with art and engineering teams to solve complex challenges and empower artists to create stunning in-game visuals.

You will mentor junior technical artists, stay ahead with real-time rendering techniques, and operate in a hybrid work setting with in-office collaboration in Benoni and remote

Qualifikationen

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Experience with asset pipelines, tool development and optimization.
• Strong knowledge of real-time rendering and shaders.
• Experience working in a hybrid environment.

Aufgaben

• Optimize 3D assets, textures, and shaders for real-time rendering performance.
• Develop and maintain art pipelines, tools, and scripts.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement art-related systems.
• Mentor junior technical artists.
• Profile performance bottlenecks in art assets and resolve them.
• Create and refine shaders, materials, and lighting setups.
• Stay current with new technologies in game development and real-time graphics.
• Contribute to art reviews with technical insights.

Kenntnisse

Pipeline optimization

Tool development

Shader optimization

Real-time rendering

Team collaboration

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Graphics or Computer Science

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Python

MEL

C#

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading game development studio celebrated for its innovative gameplay and cutting-edge graphics, is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Artist for their studio in Benoni . This crucial role bridges the gap between art and technology, optimizing assets, developing tools, and improving pipelines to enhance efficiency and visual fidelity. You will work closely with both the art and engineering teams to solve complex technical challenges and empower artists to create stunning in-game visuals. This hybrid position offers a collaborative studio experience combined with remote work flexibility.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize 3D assets, textures, and shaders for real-time rendering performance across multiple platforms.
• Develop and maintain art pipelines, tools, and scripts to improve artist workflow and efficiency.
• Collaborate with engineers to implement and troubleshoot art-related systems and features.
• Assist artists with technical issues, providing guidance on best practices for asset creation and integration.
• Profile and identify performance bottlenecks in art assets and implement solutions.
• Create and refine shaders, materials, and lighting setups.
• Stay current with new technologies and techniques in game development and real-time graphics.
• Contribute to art reviews and provide technical insights.
• Mentor junior technical artists and assist in their development.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the game industry, with a strong portfolio showcasing pipeline optimization and tool development.
• Proficiency in one or more industry-standard game engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and animation principles.
• Expertise in scripting languages (e.g., Python, MEL, C#) for tool development.
• Experience with shader creation and optimization (e.g., HLSL, GLSL).
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a deep understanding of real-time rendering techniques.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills, with experience working in a hybrid environment.
• Ability to work effectively with both artists and engineers.
• A degree in Computer Graphics, Computer Science, or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional growth and development. Employees benefit from generous paid time off, a creative and collaborative work environment, and access to cutting-edge technology. This hybrid role allows for a balance of in-office collaboration in Benoni and remote flexibility. You will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects and make a significant impact on the technical foundation of visually stunning games.