The Company:
Our client is a phenomenally successful international company that distributes its own internally developed AA+/AAA multi-platform video games in RPG and FPS genre across the world. Their catalogue features widely praised series that have collectively sold over 7 million copies throughout the world. The studio is currently developing several major cross-platform video games.
As a result of continued growth, they currently have an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic and pro-active Lead Technical Artist to join their busy studio.
To be successful in this role, you will be a team player with exceptional attention to detail whilst delivering excellent customer service to those within the studio.
Key Responsibilities
- Work with level designers, level artists and engineers to bring 3D art into the engine within UE4’s toolsets, pipelines and best practices
- Provide hands-on support to level artists and engineers in regard to asset performance and validation within the game
- Spearhead and proactively share the knowledge with level artists and engineers in the use of the 3D art pipeline within UE4
- Review outsourcing deliveries and identify opportunities for improvements on the pipelines between internal teams and externals
- Provide and review shaders within UE4 to secure visual quality and performance
- Keep updated to the latest trends within UE4 to secure the 3D art pipeline with an eye towards usability and efficiency
- Collaborate with engineers and testers to diagnose and resolve challenging technical issues in the 3D art to secure performance and stability of the game
Key Requirements
- 3 years of experience in a similar position.
- Strong Technical Background on the Art Production Process and Workflows
- Experience with Unreal Engine, Autodesk Maya/3D Studio Max, and other related software
- Able to find the balance between visual quality and real-time rendering performance
- An eye for what looks natural/believable
- Able to keep content relevant to the current projects’ art style and work within those limitations
- Able to work flexibly on both routine and more complex tasks across various projects and time-zones.
- Ability to prioritise workload as well as being flexible and responsive to last minute changes
- High level of attention to detail
- Methodical approach to work
- Good communication and interpersonal skills, able to listen carefully and respond appropriately at all levels.
- Excellent proficiency in English
Perks of Working with Our Client:
- Private Medical Insurance
- 25 days annual leave + Bank Holidays
- Sports Membership reimbursement
- Company Events
- Remote office set-up support
- Paid Blood Donation days
- Profit Sharing Bonus
- Generous Referral Scheme
- Flexible Hours
