Technical Artist

Free Radical Design logo
Posted 15 February 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationNottingham
Job type Permanent
DisciplineArt
Reference18682
Contact NameJoe Sutcliffe

Job description

Aardvark Swift are working with Free Radical Design on their search for a talented Technical Artist. Free Radical Design is a renowned game development studio with an incredible history of success, and they are currently working on the highly anticipated new Timesplitters game.

Your responsibilities...

  • Work closely with the art team to develop and implement tools and processes to improve efficiency and asset quality
  • Create and maintain technical documentation and best practices
  • Collaborate with programmers and other stakeholders to find technical solutions to art problems
  • Optimise in-game assets to meet performance requirements
  • Maintain and update the asset pipeline to ensure smooth integration into the Unreal Engine
  • Troubleshoot and debug technical issues related to art assets

The skills and experience you'll bring to the role...

  • 2+ years of experience as a Technical Artist in the games industry
  • Strong understanding of the Unreal Engine
  • Proficient in scripting and programming languages, such as Python or C#
  • Strong knowledge of 3D modelling, texturing, and shading techniques
  • Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
  • Excellent communication and collaboration skills
  • Passion for video games and a strong interest in advancing your technical skills 

Free Radical Design offers a dynamic and creative work environment, where you will have the opportunity to work on exciting projects with a talented team. The studio has a reputation for technological innovation and bring an extremely high standard of professionalism to game development in a fun and inclusive environment.