Lead Technical Artist (Unity3D)

TL;DR

Lead Technical Artist (Unity3D): Shaping and innovating technical art pipelines across multiple projects with an accent on the intersection of creative insight and technical mastery. Focus on designing real-time tools, developing Houdini-based procedural systems, and mentoring a technical art team to ensure visual excellence and high performance.

Location: Must be based in Europe (specifically mentioning Warsaw, Madrid, or Berlin as regional hubs)

Salary: $4,000–$6,000/month

Company

hirify.global is a premium co-development art studio specializing in high-end game art production, real-time VFX, and technical art solutions for AAA-quality projects.

What you will do

• Define and maintain the studio's technical art direction and quality standards.
• Design and implement efficient production pipelines for Unity3D and Unreal Engine.
• Develop custom tools and utilities using C#, Python, and HLSL.
• Create procedural workflows using Houdini for content generation.
• Collaborate with Art and Engineering teams to optimize performance and assets.
• Mentor and support the growth of the technical art team members.

Requirements

• 6+ years of experience as a Technical Artist with 2+ years in a lead or senior role.
• Expertise in Unity3D (URP, HDRP, SRP) and familiarity with Unreal Engine.
• Strong experience with Houdini and pipeline automation.
• Proficiency in C#, Python, and HLSL.
• Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Nice to have

• Experience with real-time VFX systems like Niagara or VFX Graph.
• Familiarity with machine learning or AI-driven art workflows.
• Background in 3D modeling or texturing.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work environment with core hours (10:00–15:00 CET).
• Flexible contract options (B2B or employment).
• 20+ days of paid vacation annually.
• Opportunities for professional growth into Technical Director roles.
• Annual company team retreats.
• Involvement in high-profile, AAA-quality projects for global clients.