Principal Technical Artist (Tools & Pipeline)

TL;DR

Principal Technical Artist (Tools & Pipeline): Building and maintaining complex art pipelines and DCC workflows for an unpublished R&D game project with an accent on tool development, system architecture, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Focus on identifying new technological opportunities to increase art workflow efficiency, mentoring artists, and ensuring high-performance standards for content creation.

Location: Must be based in the United States (implied by US-specific benefits like 401k and EEO/Fair Chance Act compliance).

Company

A global game developer dedicated to creating player-focused experiences and innovative gaming content.

What you will do

• Develop and maintain pipelines and workflows for DCC software to support content development.
• Collaborate with art and engineering teams to identify and implement new technological solutions.
• Establish shared standards for art vision and technical workflows across the studio.
• Mentor fellow artists and foster long-term growth within the technical art discipline.
• Evaluate new systems and technology to support artistic, product, and gameplay goals.
• Ensure art assets maintain efficient memory and performance standards.

Requirements

• 7+ years of professional experience as a technical artist in the games industry.
• Expertise in industry-standard tools such as Maya and game engines like Unreal or Unity.
• Fluency in modern scripting languages and UI frameworks, specifically Python and PyQt/PySide.
• Proven experience in problem-solving and acting as a bridge between art and engineering disciplines.
• Portfolio demonstrating high-quality technical art, including stylized work.

Nice to have

• Experience writing shaders and working in HLSL.
• Strong understanding of 3D modeling, UV layouts, and materials.
• Deep knowledge of current console art pipelines.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance coverage.
• 401k retirement plan with company match.
• Flexible work schedules and open paid time off policy.
• Supportive environment with parental leave benefits.
• Collaborative culture focused on player empathy and team empowerment.