Lead Technical Artist (GameDev)

TL;DR

Lead Technical Artist (Unreal/Unity): Managing and mentoring a team of technical artists to define and optimize art pipelines for immersive gaming experiences with an accent on technical supervision and R&D. Focus on optimizing content for multiple platforms, developing training curricula, and researching new production workflows.

Location: Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam (Onsite)

Company

hirify.global is a global leader in game production, pushing the boundaries of possibility to create immersive gaming experiences since 2004.

What you will do

• Lead, mentor, and recruit a team of technical artists, managing workloads and overseeing career development.
• Define art pipelines and serve as the primary technical point of contact for clients on technical issues.
• Optimize game content for multiple platforms and train art teams on best practices and tool usage.
• Own and develop the team's training curriculum and supervise other technical artists.
• Research new workflows and stay current with emerging technologies to improve production efficiency.

Requirements

• Extensive experience with game art pipelines in Unreal, Unity, or comparable modern game engines.
• Proficiency in DCC software (Maya, 3DS Max, Blender) and intermediate knowledge of Python and DCC scripting.
• Strong knowledge of revision control systems (Perforce, Git, SVN) and engine scripting using Blueprints.
• Deep understanding of PBR, lighting, shading, game loops, level streaming, and animation systems.
• Proven track record of shipping one or more games as a main technical artist.
• Excellent written and spoken English skills.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of procedural modeling or rigging in Houdini.
• Experience with middleware such as SpeedTree, Simplygon, FaceFX, or Allegorithmic Substance.
• General IT troubleshooting skills, including DOS batch programming or TCP/IP networking knowledge.

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work at the forefront of the gaming industry on AAA-quality projects.
• Collaborative environment focused on the philosophy of "Play, Grow and Win".
• Professional growth through leadership responsibilities and mentorship.
• Exposure to the latest technologies and cutting-edge game production workflows.