Berlin based YAGER Developments are looking for a Senior Technical Artist to push the studio’s artistic capabilities. Founded in 1999 by 5 enthusiastic gamers, YAGER combine long-term experience with a resilient and innovative spirit.
As a Senior Technical Artist, your primary duties, under the direction of the discipline lead, are to help lead the technical art team in creating tools and pipelines that will help the project look and perform to the highest possible level.
Your responsibilities…
Push the visual excellence of the project by solving complex technical art problems
Work proactively with team members to improve workflows and increase the speed and efficiency of the art team
Collaborate with feature teams to design, implement, document and maintain content creation pipelines and tools
Research and prototype new technologies to keep the project on the cutting edge of development
Support your colleagues with troubleshooting and mentorship to raise and maintain the technical expertise of the Art team
Advise on the technical feasibility and possible risks of new features
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Experience with technical art in a professional game development environment with at least one shipped title in a Technical Art role
Deep overall understanding of and experience with Unreal Engine, ideally with a strong specialization in either performance optimization, tool creation/editor modification, visual effects, or materials and rendering
Experience devising and supporting modern 3D art asset creation pipelines
Ability to take and apply direction and work well in an interdisciplinary team environment
Strong problem solving and troubleshooting skills
Ability to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing
Experience writing tools with Python, Blueprints, and/or C++
Perks and benefits include…
Relocation packages and budgets, temporary accommodation, administrative support
Green travel at a discount on the Berlin public transportation system
Support for mental and physical health, coaching and counselling and more
