Experienced Technical Artist, Mexico/Remote

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Mexico.

📋 Description

• Collaborate closely with the Tech and Art departments, serving as a bridge to ensure clear communication and comprehension between the two.

• Lead Research and Development alongside other Technical Artists for all technical art aspects of assigned projects, continually seeking improvements in Art pipelines and enhancing the artistic quality standard.

• Work actively with all teams to guarantee that the overall performance of the project meets targets while maintaining the established visual standards as much as possible.

• Develop shaders using node-based tools such as Unreal’s Material Editor and Unity’s Shader Graph.

• Generate any necessary support meshes, textures, and masks required during the shader creation process.

• Assist the Art team with visual scripting (e.g., Unreal’s Blueprints) to facilitate basic functionalities needed for various art assets.

• Frequently test the game builds on the respective platforms to ensure that what is displayed in the Engine accurately reflects in the build.

• Support Art department leads in ensuring that all established pipelines are adhered to throughout the development process by the artists.

• Take the initiative to identify and address potential issues before they emerge.

• Embrace the defined art vision of the game and ensure its complete realization.

• Act as a Mentor for less experienced Technical Artists, aiding in their skill development.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 2.5 years of professional experience as a Technical Artist in the Games Industry, with at least one game released.

• Comprehensive understanding of the Unreal game engine.

• Adequate familiarity with tools such as 3D Studio Max or Maya, and Photoshop.

• Ability to determine when to quickly prototype by sacrificing quality for time, and when to focus on polishing the final product.

• Passion for collaboration and teamwork.

• Openness to provide and receive guidance, along with the adaptability to embrace change.

• Enthusiasm for playing and creating games with a mindset focused on innovation and advancement.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

🏝️ Benefits

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

• Flexible working hours and remote work options.