Technical Art Strategist

2 months ago


Guildford, Surrey, United Kingdom Wargaming Full time
Senior Technical Artist Job Description

Estimated salary: £60,000 - £80,000 per annum. We are seeking an experienced Senior Technical Artist to join our team in Guildford. As a key member of the art production pipeline, you will be responsible for creating, improving, and enforcing the use of art production tools and pipelines across every UI discipline.

About the Role

The ideal candidate will have proven experience with Unreal Engine 4 (or above) with at least one full production cycle behind them. They will be able to work with both 2D and 3D assets, have hands-on experience with shaders, lighting, and VFX, and working knowledge of asset optimisation and rendering.

Key Responsibilities

  • Create, improve, and enforce the use of art production tools and pipelines across every UI discipline
  • Question tech requests before they are actioned to ensure that they are asking for the right thing
  • Work with the Tech, Tools, and Graphics disciplines to ensure that new requests are appropriately assigned to the right people
  • Push the bar on quality for all UI production tools and innovate with new tooling
  • Work closely with the UI Director to ensure that all high-level UI goals can be met, and that long-term Tech dependencies are anticipated
  • Manage and guide the UI Tech team and help them develop their skills and career goals

Requirements

  • Proven experience with Unreal Engine 4 (or above) with at least one full production cycle behind you
  • Strong ability to work with both 2D and 3D assets
  • Hands-on experience with shaders, lighting, and VFX
  • Working knowledge of asset optimisation and rendering
  • Working knowledge of UMG
  • Expert knowledge of art pipeline and infrastructure development using Python
  • Strong understanding of modern rendering pipelines, with the ability to help art leads prototype shaders in Unreal to serve as an example or prototype for the Graphics team to refine
  • Expert understanding of performance optimisation techniques and related software, including Renderdoc, Pix, Unreal Insights, and how to turn findings into actionable changes and improvements to the art
  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Strong drive to champion the UI team's interests with other departments
  • Motivation to cross discipline lines and identify problems in other areas that might have an impact on the art team
  • Strong experience with version control systems (Perforce, Git) and ability to teach the essentials to artists

What Else You Will Do

In addition to your primary responsibilities, you will also be expected to:

  • Cross-discipline collaboration and problem-solving
  • Develop and maintain technical documentation
  • Participate in group discussions and contribute to decision-making processes

About Us

We are a dynamic and growing game development studio based in Guildford, with a strong focus on delivering high-quality games to players worldwide. Our team is passionate about creating engaging and immersive experiences, and we are committed to providing a collaborative and supportive work environment for our employees.

How to Apply

To apply for this exciting opportunity, please submit your application through the official Wargaming website. Ensure to include your updated CV and a cover letter outlining your relevant experience and qualifications. We look forward to hearing from you



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