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Lead Technical Artist

11814

Skillsearch Limited

Salary on application

Brighton and Hove, United Kingdom

United Kingdom

Art

ASAP

13/04/2022

Not applicable

Permanent | Full Time

No

Lead Technical Artist in Brighton

If you’re a Technical Artist who loves working on AAA titles and you’re looking for a chance to put your skills to the test on some world-class IP, this role could be perfect for you! Read on to find out more and apply today...

As a Lead Technical Artist at this studio in Brighton, you will be working on a brand new, exciting project, looking after your team and mentoring junior members, whilst also offering technical support and ensuring you keep up to date with industry trends, as well as a whole lot more.

As an established AAA studio, the team here have worked on several world-class titles for some huge world-famous clients. If you’re passionate, enthusiastic and want to make a difference and leave your stamp on the industry, this role is for you. As a part of the team, you will get to enjoy project bonuses, private medical care, season ticket loan, health and wellbeing allowance, and loads more!

Lead Technical Artist key responsibilities:

  • Lead the team to identify, plan and implement solutions to support content creation 

  • Manage a project’s technical art team 

  • Mentor junior members of the team 

  • Oversee game performance and ensure the art team keeps to targets 

  • Understand emerging trends and technologies in video games 

  • Make recommendations to how trends may impact a project 

  • Offer technical support 

Essential requirements for this role in Brighton:

  • Professional experience as a Technical Artist 

  • Have worked on one or more shipped AAA console game 

  • Understanding of modern game content creation processes 

  • Knowledge of DCC software such as Maya, Houdini, Blender, Substance, etc. 

  • Strong knowledge of game engines such as Unreal and Unity 

  • Able to develop tools and workflow enhancements using scripting languages 

  • Understanding of rendering pipelines 

  • Passionate about games 

Could this be the role for you? If you think so, don’t hesitate to get in touch! Contact Ben on bj@skillsearch.com or apply online now by submitting your CV in the form below.

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