Tech Artist (Game Development)

TL;DR

Tech Artist (Game Development): Creating believable and impactful player interactions, with a particular focus on shaders and behaviors from materials in nature and immersive gameplay systems. Focus on building shaders, VFX, destruction setups, and procedural workflows in Unreal Engine.

Location: Must be in the office in Stockholm, Sweden on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays.

Company

Avalanche Studios Group creates worlds beyond limits and is committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace.

What you will do

• Create immersive visual and physical gameplay feedback.
• Prototype and develop interactive gameplay systems and environmental reactions.
• Build shaders, VFX, destruction setups, and procedural workflows in Unreal Engine.
• Collaborate with design, animation, engineering, and art to improve gameplay feel and readability.
• Help establish Tech Art pipelines and workflows within a fast-moving incubation team.
• Contribute creatively through rapid iteration, experimentation, and problem solving.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience working as an Animator in the games industry.
• Extensive knowledge of current animation techniques and third-party animation software, including Maya and MotionBuilder.
• Experience implementing animations in Unreal Engine.
• Strong communication skills and experience working in a team environment.
• Comfortable with rapid prototyping and iteration cycles, including frequent team playtesting and feedback.
• Experienced in collaborating with designers to interpret and develop high-level briefs, identifying the best artistic and technical approaches to achieve gameplay goals.

Nice to have

• Motivated by diverse tasks and dynamic areas of responsibility

Culture & Benefits

• Hybrid model requires you to be in the office on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays to foster collaboration and creativity.
• Committed to developing a diverse and inclusive workplace.
• All Avalanchers have a shared responsibility to create an open work environment where everyone is treated equally and respectfully.

Hiring process

• To apply for this position, please register and provide your CV in English.
• Applications are reviewed continuously.
• Further studio-related information is provided under a non-disclosure agreement.