Technical Art Manager (Gamedev)

TL;DR

Technical Art Manager (Gamedev): Leading a team of technical artists to build and scale creative workflows and content pipelines for an unpublished R&D title with an accent on tool development, pipeline architecture, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Focus on bridging the gap between art and engineering to ensure scalable, intuitive systems that empower artists across character, animation, environment, and VFX disciplines.

Location: Must be based in Sydney, Australia

Company

A global game developer dedicated to creating player-focused experiences and next-generation gaming technology.

What you will do

• Manage, coach, and mentor a team of technical artists to elevate craft and collaboration.
• Partner with Art Leadership, Production, and Engineering to define and implement tooling and pipeline requirements.
• Own and maintain artist-facing tools and workflows to ensure they are intuitive, documented, and scalable.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to evaluate technical solutions and balance production efficiency with long-term sustainability.
• Champion technical best practices and workflow consistency across multiple production streams.
• Communicate project constraints, risks, and opportunities to stakeholders to guide technical decision-making.

Requirements

• 6+ years of professional experience as a Technical Artist in games, including 2+ years in a people management role.
• Strong proficiency in Python and experience developing scalable artist tools and content pipelines.
• Professional experience with Unreal Engine 5 and modern content creation workflows (Autodesk Maya, Substance Suite).
• Deep understanding of art production pipelines and ability to translate artistic requirements into technical solutions.
• Proven experience partnering with engineers to improve content creation efficiency.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving skills to navigate ambiguity in a cross-functional environment.

Nice to have

• Experience designing scalable pipeline architecture for large content teams.
• Experience with UI development frameworks like PySide or PyQt.
• Familiarity with Houdini, Blender, ZBrush, or 3DS Max.
• Curiosity regarding AI-assisted workflows in content production.

Culture & Benefits

• Open paid time off policy and flexible work schedules.
• Paid parental leave for primary and secondary carers.
• Comprehensive medical insurance for employees and dependents.
• Wellness fund and employee assistance program.
• Play fund to support engagement with games and community.
• Learning and development opportunities.