Senior Technical Artist - Real-time Rendering Specialist

Placements24; Mtubatuba Local Municipality; Hybride; ZAR 900 000 - 1 200 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Competitive salary

Health benefits

Professional development

Cutting-edge tools

Collaborative culture

Conferences & training

Career advancement

Résumé du poste

Placements24 in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal seeks a Senior Technical Artist to bridge art and tech, building pipelines for real-time engines and creating complex shaders. You will optimize assets, mentor artists, and collaborate with engineers to push visual fidelity and performance on exciting interactive projects.

The role requires a strong portfolio in real-time rendering, shader work, and asset optimization, plus experience with Unreal or Unity and Python/MEL/C# scripting.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist with a strong portfolio.
• Experience in real-time rendering and shader development.
• Knowledge of PBR workflows and material creation.
• Scripting experience for pipelines (Python, MEL, or C#).
• Proficiency with Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop.
• Ability to optimize assets for performance.

Responsabilités

• Develop, optimize, and maintain art pipelines for real-time rendering engines (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Create, implement, and refine advanced shaders, materials, and visual effects that meet artistic and technical requirements.
• Optimize 3D assets (models, textures, animations) for performance and memory usage in real-time environments.
• Create and maintain documentation for art pipelines, tools, and workflows.
• Develop custom tools and scripts (e.g., Python, MEL) to enhance artist productivity and automate tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate art assets and ensure technical feasibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical art issues encountered by the art and development teams.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in real-time rendering technologies, shaders, and asset optimization techniques.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technical artists and the wider art team.

Connaissances

Shader development

Real-time rendering

Asset optimization

Python scripting

C# scripting

MEL scripting

Unreal Engine/Unity

Team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics or related field

Outils

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Description du poste

About the Role

Our client is a dynamic and innovative studio at the forefront of creating visually stunning real-time experiences for gaming and interactive entertainment. We are seeking a talented Senior Technical Artist to join our team in Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal. This pivotal role bridges the gap between art and technology, ensuring that our visual creations are not only beautiful but also performant and optimized for real-time rendering engines. You will be responsible for developing and refining art pipelines, creating complex shaders, optimizing assets, and supporting the art team with technical solutions. The ideal candidate possesses a strong understanding of both artistic principles and programming/scripting, with a deep knowledge of modern real-time rendering techniques. You will play a crucial role in pushing the visual fidelity and performance of our projects, working closely with artists and engineers to achieve our ambitious goals. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking projects and shape the future of interactive entertainment in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment. We foster a culture of continuous learning and innovation, where your expertise will be valued and applied to challenging and rewarding work. Your contributions will directly impact the quality and success of our visually rich applications.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, optimize, and maintain art pipelines for real-time rendering engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Create, implement, and refine advanced shaders, materials, and visual effects that meet artistic and technical requirements.
• Optimize 3D assets (models, textures, animations) for performance and memory usage in real-time environments.
• Create and maintain documentation for art pipelines, tools, and workflows.
• Develop custom tools and scripts (e.g., Python, MEL) to enhance artist productivity and automate tasks.
• Collaborate with engineers to integrate art assets and ensure technical feasibility.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical art issues encountered by the art and development teams.
• Stay up-to-date with the latest advancements in real-time rendering technologies, shaders, and asset optimization techniques.
• Mentor and provide technical guidance to junior technical artists and the wider art team.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist, with a strong portfolio showcasing expertise in real-time rendering, shader development, and asset optimization.
• Proficiency with at least one major real-time engine (Unreal Engine, Unity).
• Strong knowledge of PBR (Physically Based Rendering) workflows and material creation.
• Expertise in creating and implementing complex shaders using engine-specific tools or node-based editors.
• Proficiency in 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Experience with scripting languages such as Python, MEL, or C# for tool development and pipeline automation.
• Excellent understanding of performance optimization techniques for real-time applications.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Computer Graphics, Game Development, or a related technical field, or equivalent industry experience.

Benefits

• Our client offers a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for professional development and growth.
• You will work in a collaborative and innovative environment on exciting projects that push the boundaries of real-time technology.
• Enjoy access to cutting-edge tools and resources.
• We provide a supportive team culture that values creativity and technical excellence.
• Opportunities to attend industry conferences and training sessions are encouraged.
• This role offers a significant impact on project success and career advancement within the gaming and interactive entertainment sectors.