We are supporting Smilegate Barcelona as they search for a Senior Techncial Artist to join them as they aim to create best-in-class experiences that last forever in players' memories.
As a Senior Technical Artist at the studio, you will be part of spearheading technical solutions and optimizations to find the balance between quality and efficiency. You will act as the glue between artists and programmers, and work closely with project art leads and the technical art director.
Your responsibilities…
Work with art groups and programmers to effectively produce technically correct art content and bring it into the engine
Support artists and engineers in the use of the art pipeline and user-facing engine tools
Provide hands-on support to artists and engineers regarding asset performance and validation
Review creative process and identify opportunities for tool improvements
Develop 3D art pipeline tools and extensions with an eye towards usability and efficiency
Solve challenging technical issues in the 3D asset pipeline
Collaborate with engineers and testers to diagnose and resolve in-game problems
Inspire and empower the art team to optimize their processes
Maintain communication with peers in all departments
Occasionally support recruitment projects with HR collaboration
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
6+ years' experience as a Technical Artist in AAA video games, with two or more AAA shipped titles
Strong understanding of the performance implications of open-world development on consoles and PCs
Strong Understanding of Unreal Engine Blueprints or other Engine Node Graph Systems
Strong understanding of in-engine shader systems and in-engine tools development
Excellent communication skills with the ability to effectively balance the needs of game design, art, and programming
Web portfolio that demonstrates usable game development and tools
Samples, demonstrations, or documentation of tools pipelines developed to overcome development challenges
Perks and benefits on offer at Smilegate Barcelona include…
Relocation Package/assistance and visa support
Hybrid working
Flexible working hours and flexible Friday’s
Private Health insurance and dental cover
Restaurant tickets worth 180€ per month
16 weeks Maternity and Paternity leave plus full parental flexibility
Team social events
At Smilegate Barcelona, you'll be able to develop your career working in an exciting and international working environment, at incredible premises, complete with a games room, shower, auditorium, canteen, gym and more, all only 15 minutes from the beach and 1 min from Glories Mall.
