Technical Artist (Remote)

Placements24; Klerksdorp; Hybrid; ZAR 450,000 - 800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Comprehensive health benefits (medical

Retirement plan with company matching

Generous paid time off

Professional development budget

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a highly skilled Technical Artist to join a fully remote development team. You will bridge art and technology, optimize assets, and build pipelines for efficient workflows across platforms.

You will collaborate with artists and programmers to implement engine features, ensure performance targets, and stay ahead of real-time graphics advancements in a remote, distributed team.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the game industry with a strong portfolio.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize art pipelines, tools, and shaders for game development.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Independent work

Shader development

Real-time rendering

GPU optimization

Remote collaboration

Tools

Unreal Engine

Unity

Maya

3ds Max

Substance Painter

Photoshop

Python

MEL

C#

Job description

About the Role

Our client, a leading innovator in the interactive entertainment space, is seeking a highly skilled Technical Artist to join their fully remote development team. This role is crucial in bridging the gap between art and technology, ensuring that the artistic vision for our games is realized efficiently and effectively within technical constraints. You will be instrumental in developing and maintaining art pipelines, tools, and workflows to empower our artists and optimize asset performance. As a remote-first company, we foster a collaborative and inclusive culture, providing the resources and support necessary for our distributed team to excel. The ideal candidate possesses a strong technical foundation, a deep understanding of game engines and artistic principles, and a passion for problem-solving. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a significant impact on cutting-edge game development projects and to collaborate with a world-class team from the comfort of your own home.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and optimize art pipelines, tools, and shaders for game development.
• Collaborate closely with artists to troubleshoot technical issues and provide solutions for asset creation and integration.
• Work with programmers to implement and refine engine features related to art and graphics.
• Ensure art assets meet performance targets and memory budgets across various platforms.
• Create and manage character rigs, skinning, and animation systems.
• Develop and implement custom tools and scripts to improve art workflow efficiency.
• Assist in setting up materials and visual effects within the game engine.
• Provide technical guidance and support to the art team.
• Stay current with advancements in real-time graphics, game engines, and art technologies.
• Contribute to the documentation of technical art processes and best practices.

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the game industry, with a portfolio showcasing relevant work.
• Strong proficiency in game engines such as Unreal Engine or Unity.
• Expertise in scripting languages like Python, MEL, or C#.
• Experience with 3D modeling and texturing software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, Photoshop).
• Understanding of shader development and real-time rendering techniques.
• Familiarity with rigging, skinning, and character setup.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a remote setting.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Knowledge of performance optimization techniques for games.
• A proactive approach to identifying and addressing technical challenges.

Benefits

• Highly competitive salary and benefits package.
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company contributions.
• Generous paid time off and flexible working hours.
• Budget for professional development, training, and conferences.
• Opportunity to work on exciting AAA titles.
• Fully remote work environment with strong team connectivity.
• Access to state-of-the-art technology and software.
• Supportive and collaborative company culture.
• Regular virtual team events and social opportunities.