Principal Technical Artist

Basic Info

Location

Amsterdam

Experience

7 years +

Schedule

Full Time

Salary

Competitive

Open to remote

No

Description

Join this VR studio as Principal Technical Artist to work on unannounced VR IP that’s being developed in Unreal Engine.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Drive improvements and maintain the toolchain for art asset creation and optimization
  • Train other artists in best practices, tools, and processes
  • Optimize scenes and assets, devising creative solutions for an optimal player experience
  • Research and implement technical improvements to enhance the pipeline
  • Provide technical tools and guidance to ensure art assets meet performance and quality standards

Desired Skills and Experience:

  • Solid understanding of rendering theory from cutting-edge consoles to mobile.
  • Deep knowledge of Unreal Engine 4/5
  • Experience in mentoring other technical artists in their professional development
  • Affinity with workflow optimization and proficiency in Python for writing scripts and tools
  • Effective communication skills with management and the team
  • Highly experienced with Houdini
  • Understanding of CGFX and/or HLSL shader languages

What's Offered

  • Healthy work-life balance
  • A hybrid working model with two office days per week
  • 30% Income tax reduction for eligible expats
  • Relocation cost compensation depending on your situation
  • 26 standard vacation days with an option to buy 5 more
  • Free train commuting to and from the office
  • Pension scheme
  • Thursday afternoon drinks
  • The latest VR hardware and titles which you can borrow and take home

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Skills

Unreal Engine
Python
Houdini

Contact

Mihai Ionescu

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