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Technical Artist - 12 Month Contract

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Description

d3t, part of Keywords Studios Group, is at the forefront of videogame technology and creativity. They work on multiple exciting projects, including EA SPORTS FC™ 26, Hogwarts Legacy, and Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy.

The Technical Artist role is a 12-month fixed-term contract, based in either Daresbury or Newcastle, with a hybrid working pattern of 3 days in-studio and 2 days remote.

Responsibilities:

  • Establish and maintain project art pipelines
  • Support art and animation teams
  • Create and integrate in-house toolsets
  • Ensure artwork meets performance guidelines
  • Collaborate with artists to improve asset performance
  • Maintain guidelines and standards
  • Stay updated with industry advancements
  • Share knowledge with the art team
  • Mentor team members

Requirements:

  • Experience with real-time game art and modern rendering techniques
  • Proficiency in Maya and/or 3DS Max and Python
  • Strong communication and organisation skills
  • Understanding of console hardware limitations
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Flexibility and adaptability

Desirable skills:

  • Knowledge of other scripting languages
  • Maya API and C++/C# programming
  • Familiarity with Unreal Engine or Unity
  • Materials/shaders and PBR workflow knowledge
  • Published titles experience

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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Skills

Required

  • Maya
  • 3DS Max
  • Python
  • real-time game art
  • modern rendering techniques
  • problem-solving

Nice to have

  • scripting languages
  • Maya API
  • C++
  • C#
  • Unreal Engine
  • Unity
  • materials/shaders
  • PBR workflow

Ready to apply?

You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.workable.com/view/rkEgbcc4i23BWVgyi6McHj/remote-technical-artist---12-month-contract-in-daresbury-at-keywords-studios

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