Technical Artist Lead (LATAM)

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Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Technical Artist in the gaming industry, with at least 3+ years in a lead or senior role.
• Proficiency in 3D art tools such as Maya, Blender, 3ds Max, and game engines like Unity or Unreal Engine.
• Strong knowledge of shader development, rendering pipelines, and performance optimization for multiple platforms.
• Experience with scripting/programming languages (e.g., Python, MEL, C#) to develop tools and automate workflows.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to troubleshoot and address technical challenges efficiently.
• Leadership skills with a proven track record of mentoring and guiding a team of technical artists.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and mentor technical artists, ensuring high-quality, high-performance deliverables.
• Collaborate with art and engineering teams to optimize workflows, game performance, and resolve technical challenges.
• Design tools to streamline artist workflows, enhance efficiency, and support multi-platform asset creation.
• Optimize assets to meet texture, polygon, and memory requirements for performance goals.
• Develop shaders and visual effects that balance visual quality with performance.
• Provide technical guidance on asset creation, rigging, and animation to support pipeline integrity.
• Prototype and troubleshoot visual features for new mechanics, integrating assets with engineering support.
• Research and implement new technologies to enhance the art and animation pipeline.
• Document tools, workflows, and processes for consistent project alignment.