Game Technical Artist

Job Description

• Create and implement game-ready art assets for characters, environments, props, and UI.
• Integrate art assets into the game engine, including materials, shaders, animations, and prefabs.
• Support rapid prototyping by maintaining simple, efficient art workflows and tools.
• Collaborate with programmers and designers to ensure visuals support gameplay and player clarity.
• Optimize assets and resolve visual or performance issues across builds and playtests.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with modern game engines (e.g., Unity or Unreal) and experience implementing art assets in-engine.
• Strong fundamentals in 3D art creation (models, textures, materials), with an understanding of game-ready asset constraints.
• Basic technical knowledge of shaders, lighting, materials, and animation setup.
• Ability to collaborate closely with programmers and designers to solve visual and technical challenges.
• Awareness of performance considerations such as draw calls, texture sizes, and asset optimization.
• Experience working on a commercial game or a portfolio of personal game projects is a plus.