TL;DR

Technical Art Director (Game Art): Lead the development and optimization of technical art pipelines and workflows for AAA game projects with an accent on visual fidelity, performance, and cross-disciplinary art standards. Focus on designing and improving art content pipelines, implementing new technologies, and providing technical leadership to the art team.

Location: Onsite in Xi'an, China with relocation support

Company

%hirify_global% is a leading independent video game development company founded in 2004, specializing in full-cycle game development and art production with global offices including a major studio in Xi'an, China.

What you will do

Define and communicate technical art direction and standards ensuring quality and consistency across projects.
Develop and maintain efficient art workflows and pipelines, owning graphics performance and content pipelines.
Research and implement new technologies to enhance visual fidelity and interactivity.
Provide technical guidance and support to the art team, solving complex challenges.
Collaborate closely with art directors, technical directors, designers, and producers to align technical art vision with creative goals.
Manage technical art budgets and schedules ensuring timely delivery of assets.

Requirements

Must be located in or willing to relocate to Xi'an, China.
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Art, or related field, or equivalent experience.
3-5 years experience as Lead Technical Artist or Technical Art Director with at least one shipped AAA title.
Expertise in art creation tools (Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, Substance) and scripting/programming (Python, C#, C++).
Strong understanding of game engines such as Unreal Engine and Unity.
Strong leadership and communication skills with ability to mentor and motivate teams.

Culture & Benefits

Work at one of %hirify_global%' fastest growing studios in Xi'an.
Relocation support provided.
Comprehensive medical healthcare for all staff.
Customized training programs and regular workshops.
Monthly gaming competitions and gaming corners with consoles.
Career and international mobility opportunities within %hirify_global%.