Technical Artist (Optimization) (Unity)

TL;DR

Technical Artist (Optimization) (Unity): Optimizing visual quality and performance for a mobile life simulator with an accent on mobile GPU architecture and rendering pipelines. Focus on identifying bottlenecks, developing shaders, and managing asset memory to ensure high immersion on mobile devices.

Location: Hybrid or office in Almaty, Tbilisi, or Yerevan

Company

hirify.global is an independent gaming studio developing OneState, an innovative mobile life simulator built in Unity.

What you will do

• Research and prototype new rendering and graphics technologies to integrate effective solutions into the production pipeline.
• Identify and eliminate CPU, GPU, and memory bottlenecks using Unity Profiler, Frame Debugger, Memory Profiler, and external tools.
• Optimize build size and monitor RAM usage by configuring Addressables and Asset Bundles.
• Review and validate new scenes and assets created by artists to ensure they meet technical requirements.
• Collaborate with artists and graphics programmers to balance visual quality and technical performance.
• Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices for the art team.

Requirements

• Experience as a Technical Artist with strong knowledge of Unity, SRP/URP, and Addressables/Asset Bundles.
• Solid understanding of mobile rendering, mobile GPU architecture, and graphics APIs.
• Proven experience in profiling and resolving performance bottlenecks such as CPU spikes and memory leaks.
• Ability to prototype and build Vertex and Fragment shaders.
• Deep understanding of the 3D asset creation pipeline and optimization techniques without loss of quality.

Nice to have

• Experience writing and optimizing shaders in HLSL.
• Proficiency in C# for developing Unity Editor tools and utilities.
• Experience with external profiling tools like Xcode, ARM Streamline, or RenderDoc.
• Hands-on experience with Blender, Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter, or Substance Designer.

Culture & Benefits

• Flexible working hours with the option of taking days off.
• Paid sick days without salary loss.
• Regular performance-based salary reviews and a clear promotion system.
• Low-bureaucracy environment and assistance in difficult life situations.

Hiring process

• CV review and initial application screening.
• HR interview to discuss motivation and expectations.
• Technical assessment, which may include interviews and a test assignment.
• Final interview with the hiring manager or team lead.