Technical Artist - Unity (Hybrid)

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Posted 01 September 2023
Salary Negotiable
LocationGuildford
Job type Contract
DisciplineArt
Reference19205
Contact NameJordan Langley

Job description

BAFTA-nominated Cavalier Game Studios are looking for a Technical Artist to strengthen their small, but dedicated art team as they embark upon their next adventure.

As a Technical Artist at Cavalier, you will using your extensive skills in the Unity engine as well your experience developing either a PC or console game to aid the studio with their upcoming project which has the goal being one of the highest quality games within its genre.

Cavalier Game Studios was founded in 2013 by ex-Lionhead and Mediatonic developers Charles Griffiths, James Griffiths, and Tom Lansdale with one purpose: to create genuinely original games for PC and Consoles. Cavalier Game Studio are the makers behind the cult hit The Sexy Brutale, a puzzle-and-adventure game featuring intrigue, murder, and the (quite-possibly) occult!

Your responsibilities…
  • Pre-visualisation of the look and motion of 2D game mechanics to bring them to life with animation and VFX
  • Assist the establishing of the art pipeline with the creation of tools in Unity
  • Work alongside the Lead Artist and UI Programmer to develop polished, high-quality effects and craft dramatic moments in a predominantly 2D title
The skills and experience you’ll bring to the role…
  • Experience shipping a PC/Console game
  • At least one shipped game developed within Unity engine
  • Expert understanding of shaders
  • Strong pre-viz skills
  • The ability to work with autonomy within a hugely experienced team 
  • Experience developing card games would be massively advantageous
Additional requirements...
  • Ability to work in the studio's Guildford office 2 days per week
  • Eligible to work in the UK