Senior Technical Artist (Game Development)

Placements24; Stellenbosch; Vor Ort; ZAR 900.000 - 1.200.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive salary

Comprehensive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Placements24 is seeking a Senior Technical Artist in Stellenbosch, Western Cape, to bridge art and tech, optimize assets, and develop tools for real-time rendering.

You will work with artists, engineers, and designers to ensure artistic integrity and performance, implement shaders, rigs, and pipelines, and stay ahead with the latest engine tech.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience as a Technical Artist in game development within Arts & Entertainment.
• Strong knowledge of real-time rendering pipelines and asset optimization.
• Experience in tooling and scripting for art pipelines.

Aufgaben

• Optimize 3D assets for real-time rendering in game engines.
• Develop and maintain art pipelines, tools, and scripts.
• Collaborate with artists, engineers, and designers to troubleshoot technical art issues.
• Implement and manage shaders, materials, and lighting setups within the game engine.
• Create and optimize character rigs and animation systems.
• Profile and identify performance bottlenecks in art assets and implement solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the art team.
• Stay updated with latest advancements in game engine technology and real-time graphics.

Kenntnisse

Unreal Engine

Unity

Python

Ausbildung

Degree in Computer Graphics or Game Development

Tools

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Suite

Shaders (HLSL/GLSL)

Jobbeschreibung

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the **Arts & Entertainment** industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Technical Artist to enhance their game development pipeline. This critical role is situated in the picturesque city of **Stellenbosch, Western Cape**. The ideal candidate will bridge the gap between art and technology, optimizing assets and developing tools and workflows to empower the art team. You will be instrumental in ensuring the technical feasibility and performance of game assets while maintaining artistic integrity. This position requires a blend of artistic sensibility, strong technical problem-solving skills, and a passion for creating high-fidelity game environments and characters. We are looking for a proactive individual who can identify and implement improvements that streamline the art production process and contribute to the overall quality of our client's games.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize 3D assets (models, textures, animations) for real-time rendering in game engines.
• Develop and maintain art pipelines, tools, and scripts to improve efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate closely with artists, engineers, and designers to troubleshoot and resolve technical art issues.
• Implement and manage shaders, materials, and lighting setups within the game engine.
• Create and optimize character rigs and animation systems.
• Profile and identify performance bottlenecks in art assets and implement solutions.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the art team.
• Stay updated with the latest advancements in game engine technology and real-time graphics.

Requirements

• Extensive experience as a Technical Artist within the **Arts & Entertainment** sector, specifically in game development.
• Proficiency with major game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, texturing, and animation software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Suite).
• Expertise in scripting languages like Python, MEL, or C# for tool development.
• Knowledge of shader creation and optimization techniques.
• Experience with performance profiling and optimization tools.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Strong communication and collaboration abilities, essential for working within the **Stellenbosch, Western Cape** team.
• A degree in Computer Graphics, Game Development, or a related field, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

Our client offers a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and the opportunity to work on cutting-edge game projects within the **Arts & Entertainment** industry. Employees will benefit from a collaborative work environment, opportunities for professional growth, and the chance to make a significant impact on visually stunning games developed in **Stellenbosch**.