Lead Technical Artist (AAA Project)

TL;DR

Lead Technical Artist (AAA Project): Research, innovation, and ensuring technical quality of production for multiplayer shooter games with an accent on optimization, asset development, rendering, and team leadership. Focus on balancing creative vision with technical constraints, developing technology roadmaps, and anticipating tooling needs from graphic trends.

Annecy, France - Office-based or Montreal, Canada - Office-based

Company

hirify.global Annecy studio develops AAA titles like Assassin’s Creed, Splinter Cell, Tom Clancy’s: The Division 2, Ghost Recon Wildlands, Steep, and Riders Republic, focusing on multiplayer online features and Snowdrop engine expertise.

What you will do

• Act as reference for Technical Art team, providing solutions to complex issues.
• Optimize content for memory usage and performance.
• Contribute to asset development and rendering (models, animations, textures) as needed.
• Plan, prioritize goals, set expectations, and hold team accountable for results.
• Provide continuous feedback, celebrate successes, and foster open communication.
• Develop technology roadmaps, identify risks, and report to management.

Requirements

• Solid experience as Technical Artist on AAA or AA productions, ideally multiplayer shooters.
• Experience with world-building: level art, lighting, props, level design, landscapes, water.
• Strong skills in performance, optimization, and workflows.
• Proficient in 3D modeling software (Blender, 3DS Max, Substance Designer, Maya).
• Solid scripting (Maxscript, Python); node-based visual scripting a plus.
• Significant game engine experience (Unreal Engine, Unity, proprietary) and realistic art pipelines.
• Versatile with world-building challenges, synthesis, interpersonal skills; English proficiency for international collaboration.