Senior Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Artist (Gamedev): Developing and maintaining high-quality shaders for the Formula One franchise with an accent on visual fidelity, real-time rendering, and rendering workflows. Focus on bridging the gap between artists and engineers, prototyping new visual features, and mentoring junior staff.

Location: Hybrid (3 days per week in office) in Birmingham, United Kingdom

Company

Electronic Arts (hirify.global) is a global leader in entertainment, creating immersive gaming experiences for players worldwide.

What you will do

• Implement and maintain high-quality shaders for the proprietary engine and 3ds Max to improve visual fidelity across characters and environments.
• Collaborate with rendering engineers and artists to prototype and integrate new visual features.
• Debug rendering issues and refine material setups to ensure visual parity between DCC tools and in-engine results.
• Mentor artists and junior technical artists in shader creation and rendering workflows.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with DCC packages such as 3ds Max or Maya, including asset integration for real-time projects.
• Experience writing, debugging, and improving shaders using HLSL or GLSL.
• Solid understanding of real-time rendering principles, including PBR workflows and lighting models.
• Basic scripting knowledge in Python or MAXScript.
• Experience supporting workflow automation and material authoring using Substance Painter/Designer.

Culture & Benefits

• Holistic benefits program emphasizing physical, emotional, financial, and community wellness.
• Healthcare coverage and mental well-being support.
• Retirement savings and paid time off.
• Family leaves and complimentary games.
• Inclusive and positive studio culture committed to diversity.