Senior Pipeline Technical Artist

📋 Description

• Serve as the primary technical authority and point of contact for the DCC Tools domain, supporting Rigging, Modeling, Animation, and Environment Art teams.

• Create and uphold interfaces between the Pipeline and associated art teams, clarifying ownership and the process for tool handoffs.

• Integrate and document tools into a cohesive DCC toolset, encompassing Maya, 3DS Max, Substance Painter/Designer, Photoshop, and asset export workflows.

• Investigate and prototype innovative pipeline strategies aimed at enhancing content production efficiency.

• Develop a comprehensive understanding of DCC tools and be capable of instructing users on their functionalities.

• Fulfill a dual role of coordination and technical expertise, ensuring clear interfaces and handoffs among all stakeholders.

⛳️ Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Technical Art or Pipeline Engineering, with a strong preference for candidates with games industry experience.

• Proficient in Python and tool development at an expert level.

• Significant experience with either 3DS Max or Substance Painter/Designer.

• Familiarity with production tracking integration within DCC applications.

• Strong empathy for artists and experience collaborating across various art disciplines.

• Solid Python development skills and a firm grasp of Object-Oriented programming concepts.

• Experience with graphical DCC tools such as Maya, 3DS Max, Substance Painter, Substance Designer, and Photoshop.

• Knowledge of asset export pipelines and content workflows.

• Ability to operate independently with a high degree of autonomy.

• Strong aptitude for learning new development areas.

• Exceptional communication skills for engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

• Capability to thrive in a team-oriented environment.

• Excellent time management skills.

• Creative problem-solving abilities.

🏝️ Benefits

• A generous PTO allowance

• Summer and Winter holidays studio closure (in addition to PTO allowance)

• Private Medical & Dental Healthcare

• Private Mental Health scheme

• A substantial annual Health & Wellbeing allowance

• Discretionary Studio Bonus

• High-quality technology for your home setup

• Additional benefits depending on your region