Description
d3t, part of Keywords Studios Group, is seeking a Senior Technical Artist for a 12-month contract. The role involves establishing and maintaining project art pipelines, supporting the art and animation team, creating in-house toolsets, and ensuring artwork performance.
Responsibilities:
- Establish and maintain project art pipelines
- Support art and animation team requirements
- Create and integrate in-house toolsets and materials/shaders
- Ensure artwork hits memory and frame rate guidelines
- Collaborate with artists to improve asset performance
- Take ownership of specific game features when required
- Ensure artwork adheres to guidelines
- Stay updated with industry advancements and share knowledge
- Add to the library of tutorials and technical guides
- Manage tasks, update Jira, and communicate progress
- Advise on resourcing concerns and production risks
- Mentor other team members
Requirements:
- Enjoy technical challenges of real-time game art
- Performance and quality focused
- Excellent working knowledge of Maya and/or 3DS Max and Python
- Excellent communication and organisation skills
- Evidence of leadership or role modelling
- Ability to create materials/shaders and understand PBR workflow
- Understanding of console hardware limitations
- Practical approach to problem-solving
- Flexible and calm approach to change
- Strong knowledge of modern game engines
Desirable Skills:
- Knowledge of other scripting languages
- Maya API and programming in C++ or C#
- Familiarity with Photoshop, Substance, Houdini, etc.
Benefits:
- 22 days holiday + 3 Festive Studio Closure + Bank Holidays
- Company Pension Scheme
- Flexible Working Hours
- Private Medical Insurance Scheme
- Anti-crunch ethos
- Professional, fun, and supportive working environment
- Free Parking
- Company Socials, Monthly Lunches + Annual d3t Events
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