Tech Art Lead – Environment

Tech Art Lead – Environment

Requirements

• Strong experience with Unreal Engine or other real-time game engine technologies
• Skilled in authoring materials and shaders using node-based graph editors or HLSL
• Proficient in Blueprints and other programming or scripting languages
• Proven leadership as a departmental lead, managing technical artists and collaborating closely with all art departments
• Proficiency with 3D modeling tools such as 3ds Max, Maya, or similar software
• Experienced in texture creation using tools like Substance Designer and Substance Painter
• Hands-on experience with procedural modeling and simulation tools, such as Houdini
• Expertise in optimizing art and gameplay content across multiple platforms (console, Switch, mobile)
• Contributed to shipping cross-platform content on consoles, Switch, and mobile devices
• Led the development of gameplay features, collaborating closely with design teams to drive creative direction

Responsibilities

• Manage and mentor a team of technical artists, provide art direction and feedback on tasks
• Optimize Art Content to ensure features are performant on all supported platforms (Console, handhelds, mobile)
• Collaborate with Art Leads to Create Shader and blueprint solutions for complex assets and provide proto models and guidance on how to approach creation of these assets
• Work with production to plan, scope and provide estimates for tasks and create tickets in Shotgrid
• Collaborate with Gameplay Programmers and Designers in executing new complex, technical gameplay features from start to finish
• Create Blueprint Solutions for Gameplay features that require dynamic shaders that telegraph gameplay states and are driven by gameplay mechanics
• Iterate with the Design team in Creating Shader and Blueprint solutions for Dynamic Gameplay assets while maintaining gameplay clarity

Preferred Qualifications

No preferred qualifications provided.