Technical Art Director

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Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Art, Digital Art, Computer Science, or related discipline.
• 9+ years of experience in Art, Engineering, or Technical Art roles.
• 3+ years of leadership or management experience.
• Deep knowledge of technical art solutions for AAA games in Unreal Engine.
• Experience shipping multiple AAA Unreal Engine console and PC games.
• Proven leadership skills with the ability to communicate and negotiate across disciplines.
• Ability to communicate detailed technical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Highly detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and adaptable to change.
• Understanding of risk management principles.
• Strong organizational and written communication skills.
• Willingness to uphold Cloud Chamber's values.

Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with Art and Technical Directors on project technical needs and develop content authoring techniques.
• Act as the representative on studio-wide technical topics.
• Define and participate in technological initiatives, architecture, planning, development, and review.
• Act as the primary contact for Technical Art issues, resolving problems proactively.
• Monitor project progress, provide updates, and adjust priorities as needed.
• Define performance budget guidelines for art teams.
• Manage a technical artist team to build tools, create workflows, and maximize visual specs within engine constraints.
• Mentor team members to improve their skills and careers.
• Review work for quality, provide feedback, and drive productivity.
• Identify opportunities for team improvement and best practices.