Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Unreal/Houdini): Managing a team to optimize performance and automate production pipelines for large-scale game projects with an accent on shaders, materials, and tool development. Focus on solving memory/GPU constraints and building efficient workflows between art and programming.

Location: 100% remote, hybrid, or onsite (Quebec City and Montreal, Canada)

Company

hirify.global is a video game development studio based in Quebec City and Montreal with over 20 years of experience creating games across all platforms.

What you will do

• Analyze memory and performance issues to optimize real-time performance throughout the project.
• Create efficient shaders and materials for characters, environments, and visual effects.
• Optimize and automate graphic processes and production pipelines to improve team efficiency.
• Develop and maintain scripts and tools used by artists in Unreal Engine or 3D software.
• Collaborate with programmers to implement new game features and work with leads to solve efficiency challenges.

Requirements

• Approximately 5 years of experience in the video game industry.
• Advanced knowledge of game constraints and performance management (memory, GPU, CPU).
• Proficiency with Unreal Engine, Houdini, and Blender.
• Knowledge of Python, C++, MEL, and/or HLSL.
• English proficiency is required for collaboration with English-speaking partners.
• Availability to travel internationally when required.

Culture & Benefits

• 4.5-day work week (Friday afternoons off) year-round.
• Flexible work arrangement: choice of 100% remote, hybrid, or onsite.
• Up to 7 weeks of vacation per year, plus sick and personal days.
• Comprehensive group insurance from day one and RRSP contributions.
• $400 allowance for ergonomic equipment.
• Studio perks including gym access, chair massages, and free snacks.