Senior Technical Artist – Remote

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

📋 Description

• Oversee the technical assembly of AAA game cinematics utilizing Unreal Engine 5, guaranteeing seamless integration with gameplay components.

• Develop, execute, and sustain technical pipelines and workflows for cinematic production.

• Enhance the performance and quality of cinematic production.

• Collaborate with teams in gameplay, animation, and art to ensure cinematics align with the artistic vision and gameplay needs.

• Identify and troubleshoot technical issues related to rendering, lighting, shading, and VFX integration.

• Keep abreast of advancements in Unreal Engine 5 and related technologies to promote innovation in cinematic production.

• Optimize cinematic assets for performance on specific platforms while maintaining visual quality.

• Mentor and nurture junior technical artists.

⛳️ Requirements

• At least 10 years of experience in the gaming industry, specializing in technical artistry, with a proven history of delivering AAA titles as a Senior Technical Artist.

• Advanced expertise in Unreal Engine 5, including in-depth knowledge of cinematic tools, sequencer, real-time rendering, and performance optimization techniques.

• Significant experience in the technical assembly of game cinematics, with a robust understanding of animation, lighting, shading, and VFX integration.

• Strong capability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, encompassing gameplay, animation, and art teams.

• Outstanding problem-solving abilities, with a proactive attitude towards identifying and resolving technical challenges.

• A passion for innovation and a comprehensive understanding of the latest trends and technologies in game development and real-time rendering.

• Experience in mentoring and developing junior technical artists, dedicated to promoting technical excellence.

• Excellent communication skills, capable of articulating technical concepts clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences.

• Preferred: Experience with multiple shipped AAA titles, along with a portfolio showcasing contributions to high-quality cinematic production.

• Preferred: Proficiency in Python, Blueprints, or C++ for tool development and automation within Unreal Engine.

• Preferred: Strong comprehension of VFX integration and real-time particle systems in Unreal Engine 5.

• Preferred: Familiarity with platform-specific requirements and optimization techniques for consoles and high-end PCs.

🏝️ Benefits

• Employees have the option to work remotely.