We’re on the hunt for a Technical Lead to join a leading mobile game art and production studio that are making waves in the mobile industry, collaborating with some of the biggest names in mobile game development.
As Technical Lead you'll be leading a talented team of Technical Artists, serving as the crucial bridge between Art and Programming teams. The position involves optimizing visual elements for mobile gaming while maintaining the high artistic standards the studio are known for. As you manage the technical design and implementation of solutions, collaborating with Artists to overcome complex technical challenges while maintaining the project’s creative vision.
What sets this Technical Lead role apart is the unique blend of technical expertise and artistic understanding required. While the core technical skills are essential, shader programming, animation ability and production line experience will play a big part in the role.
The studio has an impressive portfolio of work with major gaming clients, and this role offers significant growth potential. They're looking for someone who can hit the ground running but also bring fresh perspectives to their technical art pipeline. Ultimately, there is a huge opportunity to shape the future of mobile game art while building and mentoring a team of Technical Artists.
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
* Experience as a Senior Technical Artist or Technical Lead.
* Solid understanding of both art and programming pipelines in game development.
* Proficiency with game engines, like Unity or Unreal Engine and relevant scripting languages for automating workflow and tool development.
* Experience of shader programming with HLSL/GLSL.
* Familiar with 3D modelling software such as Maya, Blender.
* Experience with performance optimization across platforms.
* Track record of successful performance optimization.
* Effective communication skills to facilitate working across teams.
* Production line experience and animation expertise is a huge bonus for this role.
Perks and benefits include relocation support and a highly competitive compensation package, plus a host of extras that will be discussed during the interview process.