Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Gamedev): Bridging the gap between artistic vision and technical implementation in game development, empowering both programming and art teams with an accent on scripting for tools, gameplay, and pipeline improvements. Focus on solving performance problems while championing visual quality, exploring new software and techniques, and improving existing pipelines.

Location: Hybrid in Chicago, IL, USA, based on project needs. No visa sponsorship available. E-Verify employer.

Salary: $83,000–$100,000 USD (annually)

Company

hirify.global is a game development studio specializing in contracting and consulting services for AAA and independent studios, focusing on work-life balance and talent investment.

What you will do

• Solve technical and performance problems from an artist's point of view, maintaining visual quality standards.
• Act as a bridge between art, engineering, and gameplay teams, fostering collaboration.
• Continuously explore new software and techniques, including novel solutions for game development.
• Prototype new workflows and systems to enhance production efficiency.
• Make improvements to existing pipelines as an integral part of a team.
• Clearly communicate your work and estimate task completion times.

Requirements

• Degree in Art, Technical Art, or equivalent professional experience.
• Formal training in writing code/scripts for tools and gameplay.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• 1+ years of experience in game development, or 3+ years in a related industry.
• Strong understanding of real-time rendering principles.
• Experience with version control systems such as Perforce or Git.
• A portfolio demonstrating AAA quality technical art ability, gameplay or pipeline scripting, and proficiency in cross-disciplinary tasks.
• Must be able to work in Chicago, IL.
• US work authorization required; visa sponsorship is not offered.

Culture & Benefits

• Emphasis on work-life balance, providing an alternative to traditional crunch culture.
• Strong belief in investing in talent and supporting career growth.
• Opportunity to solve cutting-edge problems on industry-leading projects.
• Commitment to a diverse team environment and encouraging marginalized candidates.