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Lead Technical Artist AAA Studio Berlin Ref 2261

We are assisting an established and successful studio who is looking for an experienced Lead Technical Artist to join them. As part of your role, you will work to work on their unique flagship title and be a part of an awesome and dedicated team of talented artists.   

Responsibilities

  • Works closely with the Art Director, Technical Director and other Leads
  • Manage, motivate, mentor and lead a team of 3 Technical Artists
  • Collaborate and communicate with the various teams to find solutions to any complex technical issues
  • Oversee development all pipelines – software plug-ins, proprietary tools, new in-game technology
  • Research, develop and implement new tools & scripts – coming up with cutting edge stuff
  • Provide guidelines and advise the teams regarding best practices, risks of any new features
  • Ensuring high quality bar is maintained within the team
  • Prepare, record and maintain all technical documentation   

Skills required...

  • A min of 5 years of experience as Technical Artist in the games industry
  • At least 2 years at Senior/Lead level with a shipped title under your belt
  • Real-time rendering pipelines
  • Unreal engine 4
  • Programming skills – preference for Python, C++
  • 2D and 3D content creation tools and scripting solutions
  • An experienced team leader, prepared to share knowledge and technical skills, in order to grow the team
  • A solutions-driven individual – a problem-solver 
  • Must be able to speak English – good verbal and writing

Company benefits:

  • Relocation bonus and ongoing support and assistance, occupational pension scheme
  • Flexible working hours, fresh fruit and vegetables every day, hot and cold beverages of your choice, in-house massage, fitness Club membership, monthly company events
  • Extensive games/books library and participation at various game conferences
  • A variety of exciting Team Events, regular in-house social events, summer and Christmas Party, beer and soft drinks for Friday meetings.

Application:
Please forward your Word formatted CV and your portfolio/showreel links to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2261

We are an equal opps recruitment agency, value diversity and do not discriminate. We are GDPR complaint.


Lead Lighting Artist AAA Games Studio, UK - Ref 2143


What will you be doing?

  • Liaising with and taking direction from the Art Director with regard to scene lighting for  cinematics and gameplay

  • Team management

  • Maintenance and raising the quality bar

  • Build lighting pipeline – engaging with the Technical and Engineering teams

  • Identifying risks and opportunities

  • Collaborate and coordinate with the Production team and other Leads on the project

  • Who you are?

    • A Lighting Artist, with experience at Senior/ Lead level in the games industry or film industry with an impressive portfolio showcasing your body of work

    • Good leadership skills

    • A passion for the craft

    • Shipped AAA title/s, at least 1 title

    • Pipelines and art techniques in Unreal

    • PBR and HDR pipelines

    • Understanding of cinematography lighting fundamentals

    • Baked and dynamic lighting solutions in Unreal

      • Benefits:

      This is a fantastic opportunity to work with a leading game studio. This studio offers a comprehensive benefits package, with a focus on the staff and their families, and advocates for a work-life balance.

        Applications:

      Does this sound like your dream job? Then please forward your CV as a Word document to cvs@big-planet.biz quoting reference 2143.

      We are an equal opps recruitment agency, value diversity, and do not discriminate. We are GDPR compliant.


Get in Touch

phone: +44 (0) 1273 233 534

email: info@big-planet.biz

cvs: cvs@big-planet.biz

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