Lead Technical Artist (Canada)

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Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Art, Science, Engineering, or Industrial Design; MS preferred.
• 10+ years of experience in Technical Art within the video game industry.
• 3+ years as a Lead Technical Artist in AAA game development using UE4/5.
• Shipped at least 1 AAA Unreal Engine game on PC or console in the last 3 years.
• Deep understanding of modeling, texturing, shading, rigging, animation, lighting, and rendering.
• Proficiency in Python, C++, and C#.
• Experience with Maya and other DCC packages.
• Performance optimization experience for PC and console games.
• Familiarity with Agile and Modified Waterfall methodologies.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the development of tools and workflows for Art team efficiency.
• Direct, mentor, and support Technical Art staff.
• Collaborate with Art/Animation Directors and Graphics Engineers.
• Establish effective processes for game development.
• Ensure stability and performance of content creation tools.
• Identify and resolve potential issues proactively.
• Evaluate and integrate new technologies and processes.
• Organize documentation of tools and maintain knowledge base.