Senior Technical Artist

About the Role

Our client is seeking a highly skilled Senior Technical Artist to join their dynamic team in Nelspruit . This role bridges the gap between art and technology, focusing on optimizing art pipelines, developing tools, and solving complex technical challenges to empower the art team. You will play a crucial role in improving efficiency, performance, and visual quality across multiple projects. This position is ideal for an experienced artist with a strong programming or scripting background who thrives on problem-solving and innovation.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain art pipelines, tools, and workflows to enhance art team efficiency and productivity.
• Optimize 3D assets, shaders, and materials for real-time rendering engines, ensuring performance and visual quality.
• Collaborate with programmers and designers to implement and troubleshoot art-related features and systems.
• Create shaders, materials, and visual effects, and provide technical guidance on asset creation best practices.
• Support the art team by solving technical issues and providing training on new tools and processes.

Requirements

• 5+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in the game development or VFX industry.
• Proficiency in scripting languages such as Python, MEL, or C#.
• Strong knowledge of 3D modeling, texturing, and animation software (e.g., Maya, 3ds Max, Substance Painter).
• Experience with real-time rendering engines (e.g., Unreal Engine, Unity) and shader development.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities and strong communication skills for working in a hybrid team .

Benefits

• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
• Hybrid work model offering flexibility between the office and remote work.
• Opportunities for continuous learning and exposure to cutting-edge technology.
• A collaborative studio environment with a focus on artistic and technical excellence.
• The chance to work on exciting projects in the scenic surroundings of Nelspruit .

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