Technical Art Director (GameDev)

TL;DR

Technical Art Director (GameDev): Defining and driving the technical art vision and architecting robust end-to-end art pipelines for world-class visual fidelity with an accent on R&D, new technology adoption, and client partnership. Focus on strategic planning, solving complex architectural challenges, and ensuring projects set new benchmarks for performance and aesthetics.

Location: Onsite in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Company

hirify.global is a leading global game development company known for creating immersive experiences and pushing the boundaries of possibility in gaming.

What you will do

• Define and drive the technical art vision, standards, and visual benchmarks across all art disciplines.
• Spearhead research and adoption of emerging technologies to maintain a competitive edge in aesthetics and performance.
• Serve as a strategic partner to Art Directors, Producers, and Studio leadership, balancing visual ambition with technical feasibility.
• Lead pre-production planning and technical assessments, designing robust mitigation strategies.
• Mentor team members, fostering career growth and a culture of technical excellence and continuous learning.
• Architect scalable, efficient, and robust end-to-end art pipelines optimized for platform performance and global operations.
• Act as the primary technical liaison for clients, identifying opportunities and elevating deliverables to a world-class standard.

Requirements

• At least 5+ years of experience as a Lead Technical Artist or Technical Art Director in the video game industry, with at least one shipped AAA title.
• Deep understanding of end-to-end game art pipelines, including tools like Photoshop, Maya, ZBrush, and Substance.
• Proficiency in scripting and programming languages such as Python, C#, and C++ for reviewing, guiding, and prototyping solutions.
• Strong understanding of game engine technologies (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity), with solid grasp of rendering and performance optimization.
• Experience architecting scalable workflows and pipeline solutions supporting multiple teams, projects, and platforms.
• Strong leadership and communication skills to mentor and motivate art/technical art teams.
• English: B2 required.

Culture & Benefits

• Be a part of a team dedicated to creating exciting new experiences daily, focused on playing, growing, and winning together.
• Work with experts who share a mutual passion for making and playing games.
• Opportunity to explore new ideas and constantly drive to excel in your field.
• A culture that believes in earning success through dedication.
• Benefit from professional standards for documentation and knowledge sharing, ensuring best practices are adopted.
• Encourages autonomy and critical thinking within the team.