Senior Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Artist (Unreal Engine): Architecting and prototyping next-generation cosmetic systems and weapon skins for VALORANT with an accent on scalable Blueprint and C++ hybrid frameworks. Focus on building modular state architectures, procedural animation integrations, and complex event-driven ecosystems.

Location: Must be based in the USA (inferred from 401k and US-specific labor law references)

Company

A world-leading game developer focused on creating player-centric experiences and competitive titles like VALORANT.

What you will do

• Drive development of new cosmetic systems, translating creative ambitions into production-ready frameworks.
• Architect scalable hybrid (Blueprint + C++) systems for advanced, reactive cosmetic features.
• Prototype and evolve technical solutions for modular state architectures and advanced weapon logic.
• Collaborate with Art, Animation, VFX, and Engineering to expand the boundaries of premium content.
• Mentor other Technical Artists in system design, architecture, and debugging.
• Develop tools and pipelines to enhance team-wide efficiency and scalability.

Requirements

• 7+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in games or real-time engines.
• Deep expertise in Unreal Engine, specifically advanced Blueprint architecture and C++.
• Strong knowledge of animation systems, Anim Graphs, and procedural techniques.
• Proven experience owning complex technical problems from concept through production.
• Experience building scalable frameworks used by multiple developers or teams.
• Strong understanding of real-time performance, memory, and optimization strategies.

Nice to have

• Experience driving incubation work on shipped or prototype features.
• Strong background in systems design or gameplay-adjacent architecture.
• Familiarity with rendering pipelines, shaders (HLSL), or advanced material workflows.
• Experience with procedural animation, simulation systems, or physics-driven features.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• 401k plan with company match.
• Parental leave for employees, spouses, domestic partners, and children.
• Collaborative culture rooted in player empathy and a mission to put players first.