Technical Artist d3t - 12 Month Contract

• Enjoy the technical challenge and constraints of real-time game art and have some understanding of modern rendering, shading and lighting techniques.
• Must be performance and quality focused.
• Must have an excellent working knowledge and proficiency in Maya and/or 3DS Max and an excellent in-depth knowledge in Python.
• Strong communication and organisation skills and confidence working within a multidisciplinary art team.
• Good understanding of the technical limitations of current console hardware.
• Practical and methodical approach to technical and creative problem-solving.
• Demonstrate dependability and commitment to projects and tasks, and a hunger to learn and improve as a Technical Artist.
• Flexible and calm approach with the ability to adapt to change.
• Ability to deliver quality work within fixed time constraints.
• Good knowledge of current game development practices and terminology and a passion for staying up to date with latest technology and embracing new game art techniques

• Knowledge of other scripting languages is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the Maya API and programming in C++ or C# is advantageous
• Some understanding of various other tools and software used in development, Photoshop, Substance, Houdini etc is also advantageous.
• Knowledge of Unreal Engine or Unity is advantageous.
• Knowledge of materials/shaders and a good understanding of a PBR workflow.
• Experience of working within game development for at least 2 years.
• At least 1 published title.

We work flexibly, but value in-person collaboration: this position is offered on a hybrid basis only at either of our UK sites (3 days per week in the studio: Wednesday, Thursday and another day of your choice). We value work/life balance and have a discretionary flexible hours system and operate a no-crunch policy as a studio.