Technical Artist (Mobile Games)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Unity/Mobile): Developing a series of new mobile games with an accent on bridging the gap between artists and engineers and optimizing the art pipeline. Focus on asset creation, including modelling and texturing, to ensure realistic visual feel for sports-themed competitive gameplay.

Location: Remote (Must be based in the UK)

Salary: £35,000–£55,000

Company

A Manchester-based games studio creating new and fresh titles that combine competitive gameplay with accessible settings.

What you will do

• Collaborate with the Creative Director to bridge the gap between artists and engineers.
• Develop and maintain an efficient art pipeline to ensure optimized game performance.
• Model and texture assets specifically for mobile platforms.
• Implement basic animations to enhance game assets.
• Optimize assets to ensure they look and feel realistic for the players.

Requirements

• At least 2 years of experience as a Technical Artist.
• Experience with Unity.
• Proficiency in Maya, Blender, or 3ds Max.
• Experience developing games for Mobile, Console, or PC platforms.
• Must be currently based in the UK; visa sponsorship or work permits are not available.
• A portfolio demonstrating relevant technical art work.

Nice to have

• Experience with sports games.
• Basic animation skills.
• Passion for football and other sports.

Culture & Benefits

• Remote-first work environment.
• Generous holiday package and pension scheme.
• Full development equipment provided.
• Small team environment (approx. 8 people) offering the chance to wear multiple hats and showcase a variety of skills.