Senior Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Artist (Gamedev): Bridging the gap between art and engineering by owning technical art deliverables, lighting, and VFX for original game titles. Focus on defining pipelines, optimizing performance for target platforms, and mentoring team members within a collaborative UK-based studio environment.

Location: Must be based in the UK

Company

hirify.global is a UK-based developer providing co-development services for AAA and indie titles while building original IP games.

What you will do

• Take ownership of technical art responsibilities including lighting and VFX on a per-project basis.
• Define and implement technical art deliverables, ensuring high quality and optimal performance.
• Collaborate cross-discipline to assist with tool creation and feature implementation using C++/C#.
• Mentor peers and provide technical art feedback to elevate team standards.
• Develop complex shader systems and particle effects within industry-standard game engines.
• Work autonomously to identify performance bottlenecks and provide informed optimization solutions.

Requirements

• Must have pre-existing right to work in the UK.
• Proven experience in 3D software such as Maya, 3DSMax, Blender, or Substance suite.
• Proficiency in shader development using Unity Shadergraph/Amplify or UE Material Editor.
• Strong experience in VFX development using tools like VFX Graph or Niagara.
• Knowledge of scripting languages including C++, C#, or HLSL.
• Experience with graphics debugging tools like RenderDoc.

Nice to have

• Experience operating across multiple projects simultaneously.
• Deep understanding of game-specific technical constraints and target hardware limitations.

Culture & Benefits

• Fully remote work within the UK.
• Inclusive, empathetic, and collaborative company culture.
• Opportunity to work on original IP and AAA/indie co-development projects.
• Focus on genuine respect, kindness, and personal development.