Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Gamedev): Integrating and contributing to a team creating innovative experiences with in-depth shader and post-process knowledge. Focus on troubleshooting art pipelines, optimizing art within the game, and creating material shaders and blueprints.

Location: Must be based in the UK

Company

Climax is one of the leading creative lights of independent games development with an outstanding line of top published titles.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot art pipeline and provide solutions.
• Create and optimise material shaders and blueprints.
• Work closely with the code and art teams.
• Critique and iterate in a group and follow established art styles.
• Demonstrate an aptitude for platform technology, asset discipline, and pipeline processes.

Requirements

• Experience creating and optimizing shaders.
• Creative and self-motivated.
• Strong and versatile VFX skills.
• Experience in Unreal Engine.
• Experience using Maya and Blueprint.
• An artistic education to at least graduate level with a strong folio including examples of shader work.

Nice to have

• Console development experience.
• Lighting skill and Houdini knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Excellent holiday package and regular social events.
• A friendly, focused, ambitious, and relaxed working environment.
• Ongoing training and development, with career progression.
• Comprehensive health insurance and employee assistance programs.
• Company pension scheme, cycle to work scheme, and eye-care vouchers.