We’re looking for a Technical Artist to join Steel City Interactive, a studio that are set on redefining the sports game landscape as they continue development of their hugely anticipated boxing title, Undisputed, that looks set to send boxing titles back to the upper echelons of sports genre.
Steel City have created from the ground up a fun working environment where you are able to express your creativity and passion for games as part of a fast-growing, dynamic games studio. You will play a crucial role in the development of the title and take ownership and responsibility for developing features and collaborating with the wider team on planning and delivery.
Your responsibilities…
Liaising between heads of Programming and Art and acting as a bridge between both teams, enabling the studio to find best solutions for cross department areas such as cloth, physics, ragdoll etc
Researching and developing technical tools for a project, evaluating and recommending on what software and tools are required for game production
Setting up and maintaining workflows of art production, ensuring final art runs to visual and technical targets
Assisting in asset performance and validation
Own and solve complex technical issues during development
Developing and maintaining resources and pipelines in collaboration with programmers
Developing tools and software to execute the needs of the game
Optimizing of art assets to adhere to defined performance and memory budgets
Writing custom software specific to the needs of the game which will work with industry standard scripting languages
Researching and overseeing the implementation of rendering techniques
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
Proven experience on one or more published AA or AAA titles
High attention to detail
Career training in VFX
A strong portfolio or demo reel that demonstrates high level knowledge in technical art for games
Solid understanding of art and animation pipelines
Familiarity with game systems and the game development process
Scripting skills
Ability to identify the best tools and software to maximize game delivery
Rendering and post-effects experience
Experience in physics simulations
Shader development experience
Creative mindset and ability to overcome technical challenges
Excellent interpersonal skills in dealing with differences between creative and technical teams
Strong 3D art package proficiency
Experience working in game engines such as Unity / Unreal
Perks and benefits include…
Relocation benefits
Flexible working hours
Bonus scheme
23 days of annual leave, with an additional day accrued for each year of service
Extended Maternity and Paternity pay
Healthcare Cash Plan, encompassing optical and dental benefits
Access to 24/7 Doctors and an Employee Assistance Programme
2 dedicated Mental Health days and 5 Learning days per year
Technology Benefit, providing up to £750 for tech purchases
Career Progression Path and unlimited access to Udemy Courses
Discretionary Cost of Living Payments
Electric Car Vehicle Scheme
Discount Club for over 350 high street stores
Company sponsored outings, social activities and wrap parties
