Senior Technical Artist (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Senior Technical Artist (Gamedev): Developing shaders, materials, and real-time rendering workflows for official F1® games with an accent on visual fidelity and engine optimization. Focus on bridging the gap between art and engineering, building proprietary tools, and ensuring high-quality performance across characters, environments, and vehicles.

Location: Must be based in or able to commute to Birmingham, UK (Hybrid: 3 days/week in-office)

Company

A world-leading developer and publisher of interactive entertainment, known for creating high-quality gaming experiences across global franchises.

What you will do

• Act as the primary bridge between art and engineering teams to refine rendering workflows.
• Develop and debug high-quality HLSL shaders for proprietary engines and DCC tools.
• Guide look development for characters, environments, and vehicles to ensure visual consistency.
• Optimize rendering performance to meet strict platform and project requirements.
• Collaborate with rendering engineers to prototype and integrate new visual features.
• Support artists by troubleshooting rendering issues and improving material pipelines.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience with real-time engines and DCC packages like 3ds Max or Maya.
• Proven experience writing, debugging, and optimizing shaders using HLSL or GLSL.
• Strong knowledge of real-time rendering principles, including PBR workflows and lighting models.
• Basic scripting proficiency in Python or MAXScript.
• Must be able to work on-site in Birmingham, UK, 3 days per week.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive wellness programs covering physical, emotional, and financial health.
• Supportive environment that values creativity, resilience, and continuous learning.
• Competitive benefits packages including healthcare, retirement savings, and paid time off.
• Access to a global portfolio of games and professional growth opportunities.
• Inclusive workplace culture that celebrates diverse perspectives and ideas.